You can be happy - right now! In recent years, psychologists have increasingly focussed their attention on finding out what makes us truly happy.   The research has found one fundamental concept to be true - that our happiness is a state of mind that comes from within, and... Read more

Do you know what you really want? Why do so many of us never start down the road to what we really want? Why do we let fear and doubt stop us from reaching our goals? One of the reasons why so many people never follow through on their dreams and aspirations is that they are too busy thinking about the 'how' before they have thought about the 'what'.... Read more

Fix your life No-one has the "perfect" life. All of us have a multitude of challenges and problems to deal with on a daily basis. But if some of these problems become so overwhelming that they affect your mental health, you need to start looking at... Read more

Never give up Persistence is one of the keys to success. Nothing can take the place of hard work and taking consistent action.... Read more

Give your confidence a boost Confident people are like a magnet to others. They are at ease with themselves, driven, successful and happy.... Read more

10 habits of the rich Yes, you can become a millionaire on an average income. Follow these 10 simple habits of the rich and you will automatically become wealthy.... Read more

Focus on the Positive What you focus on tends to happen. If you are consumed with pessimistic thoughts and worst-case scenarios, you tend not to take positive actions to ensure success, as your thoughts don't allow you to do so. If, on the other hand, you focus on how... Read more

Stay true to yourself I ask my clients to think about what ideals are most important to them, as part of establishing a foundation to work from. What principles do you live your life by?... Read more

Finding your work/life balance New Zealanders work longer hours than most other people in the world, which can make finding time to do the other things in life a real challenge. If you are struggling to do everything you want in your busy life, there are ways to find the balance that you're looking for.... Read more

Less than perfect Are you a perfectionist? Do you need everything you do to be flawless? If so, you may actually be doing more harm than good, and holding yourself back from achieving what you want.... Read more