Louise McMilan
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It’s the same word – or is it?
Have you ever had a conversation and come away frustrated as you don't think you have been heard or been on the same page? Perhaps you or a friend have been upset because you interpreted something different to the intention. When, even in your own mind, you were very...
Let’s talk Loneliness
Loneliness is one of those feelings that can creep up on you when you least expected it and can happen to anyone of us. It is a normal human emotion! Most of us will experience it at some point in our life. What can cause loneliness You live alone Members of your...
Mental Health – an understanding
I've suffered from limiting self-belief and lack of self-confidence for most of my life. I never believed I was good enough in many aspects of my life. Career, love and friendships. Even though I was a professionally qualified in HR. I was waiting for someone to...
Self-Belief
One of the biggest things that can bring us down or stop us in our tracks is our own lack of self-belief. Primarily this comes from our inner voice. That is telling us that we can't do something or that something should be done in a certain way. Self-belief is the...
Expectations – love them or loathe them
Expectations - love them or loathe them they are all around us! William Shakespeare once said "Expectation is the root of all heartache" I get this! There are so many expectations of us as a person. Some that are clearly defined and others that are not said but...
Life really is like a Roller Coaster
I think we’d all agree that life at times is a bit like a roller coaster. The ups and downs, the slow and fast bits and the mixed feelings you get inside. The Roller Coaster ride As you slowly go up on a roller coaster there is that nervous bit. That in trepidation...
My love of walking
Since having Breast Cancer I have begun walking so much more as it has helped me get in tune with nature. I loved both before but not on the scale that I have now. I love to get out and observe my surroundings – nature at its best! Who do I walk with? I’m very...
Courage
Courage – let me ask you a question: What does courage mean to you? When thinking of your answer(s) do you immediately think of someone saving another person’s life or being adventurous and climbing a mountain such as Kilimanjaro? It’s easy to look up the word in a...