I have written and spoken about this on many occasions: I come from a cultural background where therapy and coaching are ridiculed. When going through some marital troubles a few years back, I attended couples therapy with my then-husband, and I hated it. I now...
During a Centrd Life workshop recently, one of the attendees asked me about upsetting others when setting healthy boundaries. She specifically referred to her fear of being judged or rejected if she says ‘no’ to people. I think we can all relate to this fear. However,...
When I was a child, I would drive my mother nuts, asking her how we know that other people see the world the way we see it. I was talking about specific things like colours and shapes, but the question nevertheless was there. We go through life thinking that...
When I had burnout a few years ago, I didn’t understand what was happening to me. I thought it was just stress that wasn’t going away. Then I realised, when I am stressed, things feel overwhelming and “too much,” like I have too much work and too many...
When I decided to give up my London life and to start travelling at the beginning of last year, I didn’t know what to expect. I thought that just by being in wonderful locations I will have nothing to worry about and generally would be in a better mood. Partly,...
I recently arrived back in London from my travels. Struggling with jet lag and managing my work commitments, I decided to rest a bit in the afternoon. I tried to settle down but just felt restless. So, I googled: “How to take a nap?” Yes, I actually felt the need to...
I always thought I knew how to feel my emotions, until I realised that I was only willing to feel certain emotions--those that I deemed positive or acceptable. Everything else, I pushed down or away. There can be a cultural reason for avoiding certain emotions....
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