Is laughter really the best medicine?
Positive StepsSadhbh Dunne Time and time again we’ve heard expressions centred around the effects of laughter. ‘Sure if you don’t laugh, you’d cry’ is one I’ve definitely uttered myself on occasion. In this crazy thing called life and all it presents us with, sometimes laughter and keeping a care-free attitude are all we can turn […]
Finding a sense of purpose
Positive StepsSadhbh Dunne People who seek the services of a life coach often point to a feeling that something is missing from their lives. It frequently relates to feeling unclear about their place in the world. They may feel that their life has no sense of meaning or purpose. Even if you have never even […]
Caught in a pressure cooker?
Positive StepsSadhbh Dunne Perform well at work. Keep on top of your finances. Spend precious time with family. Don’t neglect friends. Be active and healthy. Pressures in life come from a lot of different places and take on many different forms. Sustained pressure will have an impact on how you present in the world and […]
Time to ramp up your resilience
Positive StepsSadhbh Dunne Life is never linear. Just when you think you might be getting ahead there will no doubt be something around the corner that will knock you back into line. These ups and downs range from the minor inconveniences we all experience from time to time to major traumatic life events that can […]
The trudgery of begrudgery
Positive StepsSadhbh Dunne DURING sessions I see my clients make huge breakthroughs; they may gain clarity on something that has been swirling around their head for a period, or unlock some never realised confidence or become ready to take strong practical steps to change their future. However, I also often see them struggle with other […]
Recharge, reset and reap the rewards
Positive StepsSadhbh Dunne In a world where everything goes a million miles an hour, there is a lot to be said for a period of pause. Some sort of a reset if you will. Giving our bodies and minds a chance to calm is often what is most helpful in propelling us forward once again, […]
Why silence is golden
Positive StepsSadhbh Dunne Believe it or not, some people would prefer physical pain to sitting in silence. This might seem difficult to believe, I’m aware, but through my work I know that this is why people can sometimes struggle with taking action to change their behaviours or mindframe. If you can’t sit long enough to […]
Finding it hard to focus and get jobs done?
Positive StepsSadhbh Dunne We’ve made it through the million days of January. The month seemed endless, but it still sort of feels like it went past in a blur somehow? Everyone seems to have landed head first into the new month with to do lists and projects requiring attention. What I’ve particularly noticed during this […]
Our emotions reveal who we really are
Positive StepsSadhbh Dunne Have you ever looked around you and wondered what thoughts and emotions are running through other people’s heads? Maybe they’re anxious about a job interview, or nervous about meeting someone for the first time, or full of glee to be jetting out of the airport, or apprehensive about an appointment. I know […]
How to keep hope alive
Positive StepsSadhbh Dunne Here in the second week of January I expect the loud declarations of ‘New Year, New Me’ to have faded a little bit. The resolutions, goals or expectations have been thought about and may be in the process of being actively pursued or perhaps will be sitting neatly in your diary or […]