Monthly Archives: October 2011

5 Stages of Grief and Loss  Denial: Not accepting or even acknowledging loss. Anger:  Feelings of anger and blame. Bargaining:  Attempting to make deals, begging, wishing, praying. Depression:  Overwhelming feelings of hopelessness, frustration, self- pity.  Mourning the loss as well … Continue reading →

Face your fears – challenges seem scary but your fears are usually exagerated. Facing your fears increases your confidence and boosts your esteem. Forget your failures  – learn from them. Avoid making the same mistakes again but don’t limit yourself … Continue reading →

Its good to be self aware of our universal needs  and allow people in your life who help you meet these needs.  Humans have 5 basic needs: Survival, Belonging, Fun. Freedom, and Achievement. Survival is the most important and if this … Continue reading →

Choice theory developed by Dr. Willam Glasser  teaches that all long lasting psychological problems are relationship problems.  The problem relationship is always part of our present life.  What happened in the past has everything to do with what we are today, but … Continue reading →

The only person whose behaviour we can control is our own.   The only way to facilitate change in our lives to to change  ourselves  and be self-aware of our own thoughts, and behaviours.  We can ask our selves:  What do I … Continue reading →

 People often think that feelings just happen or that an event/ situation triggers a feeling  and the event causes the “feeling., and they have no control over their feelings.  Choice theory, developed by Dr. William Glasser,  teaches that events, people … Continue reading →