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Author Archives: Jo Lamble
Consider all options
Humans, like animals don’t cope well with feeling trapped. We can feel trapped in a bad relationship, in a job we hate, or in a debt cycle. Like animals, when we feel trapped, we freeze – we feel paralysed and … Continue reading
Body image issues start at home
There has been a lot of coverage about the detrimental effects of unrealistic images in the media on our young girls and boys. And while I agree wholeheartedly that more needs to be done to stop airbrushing and to provide … Continue reading
Why are we so fascinated by the TomKat divorce?
Not since Tom divorced Nicole have I been asked so much about a celebrity split. This time of course, it’s Tom and Katie. We were somewhat shocked by the former, but not by the latter. We expect Hollywood couples to … Continue reading
What if?
If there’s one question that paralyses more than any other, it’s: What if ………. ? What if I hadn’t gone back to turn off the heater? What if I’d slept in 5 more minutes? What if I had arrived half … Continue reading
Encouraging children to have opinions
Children who are encouraged to have opinions from an early age are given a distinct advantage over those who are not. As an adult, being able to express your views and stand up for yourself is rewarded. While we don’t … Continue reading
Validation
We all crave validation. We want the important people in our lives to acknowledge how we feel, whether or not they feel the same way. When we don’t feel validated, we don’t feel understood and rightly or wrongly, we can … Continue reading
Yes but…..
I try to practice tolerance. Yet I really struggle with one particular phrase: “Yes, but…” It’s a phrase I hear twenty times a day. It will always be the first words out of my children’s mouths whenever I offer my … Continue reading
The dangers of excessive praise
Yesterday, Professor Helen McGrath from RMIT was quoted as saying that lavishing children with praise can create a very high self-esteem which in turn can lead to bullying behaviour. Professor McGrath’s comments make sense. A child who is constantly told … Continue reading
Kids helping kids
I have just heard about a fabulous new initiative that is being launched this weekend. It’s called Kids in Philanthropy and it’s aim is to get kids helping other kids. It’s the brainchild of Dr Catriona Wallace (and her two … Continue reading
Feeling frustrated or disappointed? Check your expectations
It may sound far too simplistic, but most of our frustrations and disappointments come from unrealistic expectations. If someone or something doesn’t meet our expectations, we are disappointed. If that person or situation continues to disappoint or frustrate you, then … Continue reading