In certain corners, it is wise not to suggest that the Mind is the cause of the body’s illnesses. If you do, people hear that it is their fault, that somehow they are bad, or somehow they deserve to be ill. There is alot of shame and guilt that surrounds whether we have the right (more…)

It’s over! Christmas that is. And we’ve hailed in the New Year and I hope it’s going to be a happy one for you. And how was it? Christmas I mean? Did you get everything you wanted and more? Or were you left with some unwelcome presents: conflict, decisions, losses, sadness…. This time of year can be so bitter sweet. Truth is, (more…)

Christmas isn’t far away, and whether or not you’re in the mood for it, it’s going to be here soon. And while it’s meant to be a time for ‘good will’ it’s amazing how much ‘ill will’ Christmas can cause in your average family! Split families, inlaws, estranged brothers and sisters: all those buried hostilities creep out of the woodwork (more…)

You know me. Most of you. I’ve met most of you at some point. If you don’t know me in person because you’ve signed up through my website, I’m sure you’re getting to know me. I think for myself and I have my own unique philosophy on mental and emotional wellbeing. You’ll find out much more about me by visiting either of my sites: http://www.theopenmindguide.com or http://www.openmindtherapy.co.uk. (more…)

I met Tim this morning at a networking event and was immediately attracted to……..his business enterprise. Yes indeed. I immediately thought what a great business he has running and wondered just how many of my clients and associates would really benefit from knowing him. (more…)

I wanted you to have a place to share your progress and your feedback each week.  So I decided that I will open this post in this site for you to share your thoughts and your progress. 

The calls started this evening, Thursday 21st May 2009, and I’m looking forward to delivering the rest of the classes in the next few weeks.

Tonight we focussed on the kind of stuff we thought Assertiveness might be and what it really is.  We looked at what stopped us becoming more confident and assertive.  And we asked the question, how much of our programming is outmoded and outdated?

Please feel free to share you progress and your feedback below.  Just click on the title of this post above and it will open up the feedback forms below. Happy listening!

I wrote this e book with several types of presenter in mind. And I wrote it because during my therapy career, I have had a number of people come through who want to build their confidence to give presentations. So I’ve helped in whichever way I could to prepare them to give presentations……but one thing always lacked. (more…)

I happened to drop some leaflets off at the GP’s surgery a few days ago for my Assertiveness and Confidence class and the receptionist said about her colleague who was standing next to her: “I don’t think you need this, Ann?” To which her colleague (more…)

I’ve been in the South now for 10 years. I originated from Essex but spent 15 years up in the North West where I studied for my degree and worked and lived till my marriage failed and I came back home down South to Essex.

What has this to do with “Saying ‘No’” you might ask? (more…)

Firstly, let me wish you all great things for 2009. And I mean that really sincerely. Even in these times of economic doom and gloom, we underestimate our resourcefulness and how we can adapt to difficult times. Nothing is forever. There are miriad ways we can continue to thrive in this climate by being resourceful and above all, by refusing (more…)