Kinder Aspirations for the New Year

It is time to say farewell to the chaos of 2021 and look toward setting smart goals for safety, health and happiness in 2022. But instead of the usual self-critical New Year resolutions based on ‘not being enough,’ why not use a gentler approach to set simple objectives with individual wellbeing in mind. Forget what others are doing to self-improve, as comparison frequently leaves people feeling just that…’less than.’

National Psychotherapy Day - September 25, 2021

National Psychotherapy Day - September 25, 2021

Danger and Opportunity

Reflecting on the symbolism of crisis with ancient concepts of Danger and Opportunity. ”Fight the uncertainty related to COVID-19 by staying strong, positive and empowered. Be aware of the positives brought about by change. Choosing to peer into the evolving possibilities of change, rather than fixating on a loss of the familiar, demonstrates the link between loss and opportunity. Within the crisis of COVID-19 lies a chance to identify and remove boundaries that may have trapped us in times past. For example, due to social distancing, improved interconnectedness in our working or personal relationships have emerged out of this crisis. Connecting remotely reduces energy costs to the Earth. Needed shifts in food production, agriculture, industry, as well as global economic practices/policies have become disturbingly apparent. So, the danger of COVID-19 has revealed the opportunity of just how much the world has needed these changes; the losses could lead to an improvement for all…..”