How to overcome fear.

What fears have you overcome and how? Overcoming fears is a common human experience, and there are various strategies and approaches people use, ranging from self-help techniques to professional therapeutic interventions. The core idea behind many of these methods is to gradually confront the fear rather than avoid it, allowing the brain to learn that …

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Counselling Questions – Part 6 of 8

Three Levels of Difference: A Structured Guide for Counselling Sessions Introduction The "Three Levels of Difference" framework is a structured approach to help clients envision and internalize meaningful change. By guiding them through three distinct levels—observable changes, personal impact, and identity transformation—this process enhances self-awareness, motivation, and belief in their ability to create change. The …

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Counselling Questions – Part 4 of 8

Envisioning the Future: Questions for Exploring the Desired Outcome In counselling, future-focused questions help clients imagine a reality where their desired changes have already taken place. This technique shifts the conversation away from current struggles and toward hope, possibility, and action. When clients visualise their ideal future, they gain insight into what truly matters to …

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Counselling Questions – Part 3 of 8.

RESOURCES FOR THE OUTCOME Exploring Resources for Achieving the Desired Outcome In counselling, identifying personal resources—such as strengths, skills, and supportive relationships—plays a crucial role in helping clients achieve their goals. The following resource-based questions guide clients toward recognizing the internal and external assets they already possess, fostering a sense of capability and confidence. These …

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Counselling Questions – Part 2 of 8.

History of the Outcome Questions - continuation from part one. Exploring Desired Outcomes in Counselling In counselling, desired outcome questions serve as a powerful tool to help clients identify their strengths, reconnect with past successes, and envision a future where they achieve their goals. These questions shift the focus from problems to possibilities, encouraging clients …

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Counselling Questions – Part 1 of 8

Counsellin Questions - Part 1. This is the first in a series on counselling questions. As a counsellor it can sometimes be difficult to ask a question which is not the same old, same old you always use. Although there are many 'standard' questions which are great to start a session with, or to use in the first few minutes, it is sometimes difficult not to repeat oneself over and over again.

Intermittent Fasting: Before and After Changes in Your Body.

The forth in a short series on the benefits of Intermittent Fasting. I have lost over 10 kg in the last 90 days with very little effort and basically eating what I normally eat but at different times. I use the 16:8 fasting method. Basically I eat normally for 8 hours a day and then …

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Mediterranean Diet: How To Buy The Best Sourdough Bread?

Photo from Pexels-Lina-3639541 Third in the series on Intermittent Fasting (IF). We all love bread. But with so many options lining the shelves, choosing the right bread can feel overwhelming, especially if you are trying to stick to a healthy and delicious Mediterranean diet.  That is where sourdough bread comes in. It is not just any bread; …

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Intermittent Fasting: Your Guide to Healthy Weight Loss

That's not me on the left or even the right! Picture generated by Ai. The second in a short series on the benefits of Intermittent Fasting. (Click here for the first article). I have lost over 10 kg in the last 90 days with very little effort and basically eating what I normally eat but …

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