I began writing this article with two issues in mind. Namely, stress and anxiety. Both are highly relevant to our current times which are Covid times. As a therapist I tend to break down the meaning and background of each issue a client presents, for them to understand possible reasons…
The entrepreneur and stress
Entrepreneurs have an alpha mindset, what do I mean by an alpha mindset? Alphas are highly competitive and lean towards dominance, they have an innate desire to prove themselves to the point of exhaustion which often develops into obsessional behaviour. Driving themselves relentlessly, they will take on more than they…
Why is Christmas so stressful for some people?
A client told me recently: I don’t have enough money for small gifts for my children, and a Turkey for the adults. After some deliberation, and getting priorities in the right order, she made her decision, small gifts for the children and shepherd’s pie also for the children, their favourite meal, and…