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Understanding the Difference Between Guilt and Shame

In our journey of emotional healing and self-discovery, understanding the subtle yet significant difference between guilt and shame is essential. Though often used interchangeably, these emotions have distinct characteristics and impacts on our well-being. Recognizing this distinction can empower us to navigate our feelings more effectively and foster a healthier relationship with ourselves.

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Don’t Let Hurtful Memories Stifle Your Growth

Hurtful memories are an inevitable part of life, yet their impact on our personal growth can be profound. Holding onto these memories, however, can stifle our progress and hinder our ability to move forward. It's essential to understand how to manage and eventually let go of these memories to continue our journey of growth and self-discovery.

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Can Sport Help To Unite Countries?

Sport has a unique ability to bring people together, transcending borders, cultures, and languages. Throughout history, sporting events have served as a powerful tool for promoting unity, fostering goodwill, and bridging divides between nations. The notion that sport can help unite countries is not just an idealistic vision; it's a reality demonstrated through numerous examples and supported by a growing body of evidence.

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What Do We Mean By True Abundance?

Abundance is, for many people,  a word that often conjures images of wealth, luxury, and overflowing riches. However, true abundance transcends the material realm, encompassing a holistic sense of well-being, contentment, and fulfillment that permeates all areas of life.

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If only I had…

Often clients will talk to me about their lives,  and I quite frequently hear the phrase - “If only I had………”

It's a phrase filled with possibilities, regrets, and musings about paths not taken. It captures our longing for something different, whether it's a material possession, a different circumstance, or a past decision we wish we could change. 

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You're Never Too Old To Play

Play has a profound impact on mental health. Engaging in playful activities can significantly reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. When we play, our brains release endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals, which can lift our spirits and promote a sense of well-being. This is true whether we’re engaging in a board game, playing a sport, or simply having a laugh with friends.

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Can We Really Heal Ourselves?

Remarkably, scientific research has begun to shed light on the mechanisms underlying these ancient healing practices and studies have shown that practices such as acupuncture can modulate neurotransmitters, hormones, and immune responses, providing tangible evidence of its therapeutic effects. 

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Is Honesty The Best Policy?

However, the question of whether honesty is always the best policy becomes more nuanced when we consider the potential consequences of our truthfulness. There are instances where revealing the complete truth may cause harm or conflict, leading some to argue for the strategic use of discretion or selective honesty.

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The Importance of Living in the Now

Maybe it’s because of the information overload we are experiencing, but many people are too busy worrying about tomorrow than they are enjoying today. We are becoming “future-based” with updating our diaries with appointments, planning Zoom calls, things to do in 2 months time etc,  so we never seem to live in the now.

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