Self Care: Listening to your needs

Nov 29, 2013 | Parenthood, Women at work

It is often really easy to focus on everyone else and their needs and find that your needs have slipped to the bottom of the list.  Often it takes an illness or something to happen, to prompt you to take stock, and move your needs further up the list.  Yet, if you...

Start thinking clearly – your thoughts are worth it.

Nov 21, 2013 | Parenthood, Well-being

Today we live in a busy world where it can sometimes be difficult to escape and find time to think. When I say think, I mean really think for ourselves. We often say phrases like ‘I am so busy I don’t know where to start’ ‘I can’t think...

Making Big Decisions: three ways to help young people build a successful future

Nov 7, 2013 | Parenthood

I have worked with young people who often say phrases like ‘I should’ or ‘Everyone expects me to’ rather than ‘I really want to’ or ‘It is really important to me’.   The transition from adolescence to adult hood is a highly pressured, roller coaster experience...

Testimonial – VF

Apr 13, 2013 | Parenthood, Testimonials, Women at work

“….. I thought I would let you know about the wonderful miracle worker that is Sam James. After her post a few weeks ago I contacted her. Like many of you I’m sure, I had no idea what Life Coaching was really all about and was dubious but am a very strong...

The Pressure of Parenting: Three steps for more confident parenting decisions

Apr 9, 2013 | Parenthood

The challenges of being a parent in the pressures of today’s world been highlighted by one of the UK’s leading family support charities, Home Start UK, in a recent YouGov survey of parents.   Their recent research reported that 73% of parents are concerned about being...

Looking After the Whole Self

Nov 14, 2012 | Parenthood, Women at work

What do you to take care of yourself? When people are asked this question, some typical responses include: Eat healthily Exercise regularly Hair treatments Complementary therapies Spending time with loved ones Hobbies All of these activities are examples of taking...