Author Archives: Jo Lamble

Fear of failure

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Jo Lamble

One of the most common problems I see is also the most misunderstood – having a fear of failure. You’d think that anyone who was frightened of failure would avoid it at all costs. But no – people who have … Continue reading →

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Surviving exams

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Jo Lamble

 Many students are about to sit their final exams. Some families seem to breeze through this time and others find it all incredibly stressful. It all depends on the family dynamics and the student’s attitude towards study. If there … Continue reading →

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What is empathy?

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Jo Lamble

Think back to the last time a friend told you that they had been struggling with a bad back. Or the last time your partner told you that he or she was feeling exhausted. What did you do? What did … Continue reading →

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Keeping up with the Jones’ marriage

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Jo Lamble

It’s amazing how often I hear people comparing their own relationship with that of their parents, friends, or even strangers. They seem so happy. Why can’t we be more like them? And for those who do split, people comment on … Continue reading →

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Looking for guarantees

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Jo Lamble

Sometimes it can feel as if we have no control over our lives. Bad things happen to good people. Most of us don’t like feeling out of control, so we do all that we can to avoid that feeling. Eating … Continue reading →

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