What is emotional intelligence? The ability to understand, use and manage our emotions. Once we learn to master this, we can use it to manage our stress levels, communicate more effectively, relate and empathise with other people, and diffuse conflict …
Why is the number three so important? There’s something magical about it, and not just for me. There are countless examples of the religious and cultural significance of the number three throughout many societies. Stories always have a start, middle …
How can I learn to say no to people? I have struggled with this dilemma for years. I am a people pleaser, and I hate conflict. There is also something so very British about having a stiff upper lip, not …
Do you often find yourself asking “How can I reduce my stress levels?” I certainly do. Life seems to provide us with a never-ending supply of challenging situations to overcome. We seem to work ever longer hours, but are less …
Why is connection so important? Social interaction is a vital part of our human existence. We crave it, because deep down we know we need it to feel secure and happy. Loneliness is one of the most difficult things to …
What are you reading at the moment? I have started reading a book called Ikigai, The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, written by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles. Having been searching for more meaning in my life …
What are the most important things in life for you? I realised recently that I hadn’t done a mental audit of my own values for a long time. It turns out that these can change quite dramatically over time, so …