Author Archives: David

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What is a victim mentality and how can it be broken?

What is a victim mentality? How to stop being a victim? The term victim mentality is often used to describe an individual who perceives many issues, if not all challenges in their life as the fault of outside influences and … Read More

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Being present and staying in the moment

There is often a strong push to be successful and our attention is often on future outcomes. If we achieve this task, if we gain that promotion, if we reach that milestone then we will be happy. Work and family … Read More

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No motivation? Here is how to motivate yourself

What is motivation? Where do we go when we feel like, ‘I have no motivation?’ Perhaps there has been a recent trauma in your life? A job loss? A break-up? A family passing? I have had my fair share of … Read More

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Stop overthinking and live life to the fullest

Why do I overthink everything? How can I enjoy life more and be in a state of flow? How is overthinking stopping me from living the life I wish to live? Going gung ho and rushing into things is not … Read More

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What jealousy really means & how to stop feeling jealous

Jealousy is a normal feeling, do not feel any shame around this feeling. It is what you do next that is important, and your actions that define you, not your feelings. Jealousy often arises due to a fear of losing … Read More

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Learn to love you – the importance of self-care

How to love yourself and how to take time for yourself? What is self care? We live in such a fast paced world and we are often living in the tomorrow and not getting time to pause and catch our … Read More

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Identifying, avoiding and beating burnout

Am I burnt out? What does burnout feel like? We are living in a fast paced world with pressure to work long hours and lots of social media and technological distractions. We can often compare our lives to the lives … Read More

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Ways to cope when people let you down

When people let you down it can be painful. When friends disappoint you or there is a family disappointment it can leave us feeling as if there is a lack of empathy and care towards ourselves. We will learn in … Read More

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Accepting what is and accepting life

In this article we will learn to accept what is, the power of acceptance and peaceful living. “The only thing that is constant is change.” Heraclitus We often worry about things that never really happen. We bring baggage from our … Read More

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Life Journeys: Indre Talks To Judith Gericke

In this conversation Personal Trainer Judith Gericke talks about how strength training can be the foundation of your resilience and catalyst for your well-being. Training is much more than the aesthetics of the body. It can help you handle challenges … Read More