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Have you heard about the rise of the narcissistic ‘screenager’? According to Dr Sarah Conrath, Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan’s Research Centre in the States, narcissism is on the rise. For many years, psychologists have been studying narcissism by surveying American college students. Narcissism, defined as extreme selfishness with a grandiose view of…Continue Reading “The Rise Of The Narcissistic ‘Screenager’”
So we have reached our last session of life coaching with the fantastic Deborah Chalk. I am so sad it has come to an end as I have enjoyed every moment of working with Deborah and the other ladies. Deborah offered to coach one of us directly in this session. I moved house last week…Continue Reading “My Experience of Having Life Coaching – Session 10”
We started Session 9 of our life coaching with Deborah Chalk by having a general chat about how we are feeling and what had happened over the previous week. Each member of the group took it in turns to discuss our thoughts and feelings. Deborah asked us to think about who we are without those…Continue Reading “My Experience of Having Life Coaching – Session 9”
Session 8 of my life coaching experience with Deborah Chalk started with her introducing The Model Of Change by Martha Beck. This is a really useful tool for coping with change. I, for one, definitely need all the help I can get with this, as I know I have an aversion to change. Life can…Continue Reading “My Experience of Having Life Coaching – Session 8”
So here we are at Session 7 and it is my turn to be coached. I was thinking about what I would like Deborah to coach me on. I struggled at first as I am extremely fortunate to live a happy healthy life, to have a loving husband, two healthy children and a roof over…Continue Reading “My Experience of Having Life Coaching – Session 7”
A recent study has discovered a possible link between dirty, cluttered kitchens and women eating more unhealthy snacks. So if you want to lose weight or reduce temptation, get the mop out and clear down the work surfaces. The Study: The researchers from Cornell University in the USA studied how many biscuits, carrot sticks and…Continue Reading “Cluttered kitchens may lead women to eat more”
I want to tell you about my experience of having life coaching. I was recently presented with the fantastic opportunity to have a series of free group life coaching sessions with a Dr Martha Beck Certified Life Coach. Deborah Chalk is a trained life coach and career coach and was motivated to offer the free sessions…Continue Reading “My Experience Of Having Life Coaching – Session 1”
Further to my article about Happy Foods, I am continuing along that theme. Recent research has shown that a Mediterranean diet can help beat depression. A study showed that it is a more effective treatment for clinical depression than social support. Over a three month period a group of patients who had been diagnosed with clinical depression ate…Continue Reading “Mediterranean Diet Can Help Beat Depression”
Congratulations if you are expecting a baby, it is a wonderful time in any woman’s life. With advances in medical science, we are now in the fortunate position to learn the sex of our baby whilst it is still in the womb. However, this can lead to a difficult decision as to whether you find…Continue Reading “Pregnant? To Find Out The Sex Or Not, That Is The Question”
People with an active lifestyle report having an increased feeling of wellbeing. We know that an active lifestyle is good for our physical health, but according to a survey carried out by YMCA, staying active is one of the secrets to feeling happier. In the YMCA survey, those with an active lifestyle recorded the highest…Continue Reading “Want To Increase Your Wellbeing? Get Active!”