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Are Dementia and Alzheimer's the same thing?

Posted on 12th September 2018 at 07:45

Despite all the press coverage – and scare stories – over the last few years about Dementia and Alzheimer’s there still seems to be a huge amount of confusion about them. And we should quickly say that no pun was intended.

In talking to clients, we’ve noticed that most people seem to use these two words interchangeably. And, even when there’s been a diagnosis of one or the other, they don’t seem to be much the wiser. To know what it actually means. Or what can be done to help.

Does everything in life simply boil down to love or fear?

Posted on 5th September 2018 at 07:45

If you think this sounds far too simplistic – not to mention rather hippy’ish (!) – please bear with us. We’d like to give you another one of our different perspectives on life.

There can be little doubt that we each experience a huge range of different emotions during our day to day lives. And in our own unique way.

We all seem to have our own particular range of emotions. Those we tend to express most often and feel more comfortable with. Positive and less so.

And, as a quick aside, the Mr Men – and Little Miss – books many of us enjoyed as children offer brilliant caricatures of some of them. Mr Happy. Mr Grumpy. Mr Worry.

If you don't know what to do, sleep on it

Posted on 22nd August 2018 at 07:30

We’ve all experienced it at times. Situations – or people – we’ve thought AND thought about, but still don’t know how to deal with them.

Sometimes there are just too many options.

Or, perhaps, conflicting pieces of advice (!).

Other times, we’re completely stumped and don’t have any idea what to do.

If you’ve given something lots of thought and are still stuck, then it’s time to give your logical – conscious – mind a rest and hand it over to your subconscious mind. This is your creative mind, where all those flashes of inspiration and radical new insights come from.

Looking on the bright side of life

Posted on 8th August 2018 at 07:45

It’s interesting how certain blog posts seem to really hit the spot with people and spark some rather animated – for want of a better word (!) – conversations. The one a couple of weeks ago is a great example of this, where we suggested looking at what was happening in your life to see what you’d been focussing on recently.

Not surprisingly, many of the reactions were defensive. How we didn’t understand what was happening in their lives / what they’d been through / how their life was / fill in the blank.

Sadly, by seeing it as criticism, they completely missed the point.

Whatever you focus on grows...

Posted on 25th July 2018 at 07:30

A few weeks ago we wrote about the mixed messages we unwittingly send out each day. Thinking one thing, saying another and doing yet something else.

It’s little wonder we can find it so challenging to get the results we want. Or, more accurately, say we want. Sometimes. When we’re really aware of we’re saying. Let alone what we’re thinking and doing. And then sending out a consistent message with our thoughts, words and actions all pointing in the same direction.

Age isn't a number, it's a state of mind

Posted on 11th July 2018 at 07:45

Yes, we know it’s a bit of cliché, but it doesn’t stop it from being true…

We’ve all met – or know (!) – people at both ends of the age spectrum. Those who seem to be old before their time. Or, perhaps, have always been old in terms of their outlook on life. David refers to them as “Junior Pensioners” which may be slightly uncharitable but a good way of describing them (!).

Sadly, their glass always seems to be half empty… “It can only get worse.” “It’s all downhill from here.” “What can you expect at my age?” And we heard these all – and more – from someone in their 30’s recently…

Then there are those who never seem to age. Who are always fully engaged in life and all the – good – things it has to offer. And, interestingly, many of them have problems that would be the end of the world to their less positive counterparts. Their glass is always half full.

Obstacles are only temporary...

Posted on 27th June 2018 at 07:45

We all face obstacles from time to time. Or challenges, if you prefer (!).

Large or small. Anticipated or coming out of the blue. Necessitating a small detour or sounding the death knell for our plans and dreams. Some even seem to have a life of their own, bringing their friends with them and settling in for a party (!).

Often, it’s not the obstacle itself that defeats us, but how we perceive it. And so react to it.

In other words, our mindset is more important than the obstacle itself in determining how successfully we deal with it.

Do you choose to be kind or right?

Posted on 13th June 2018 at 07:45

We were reminded of this truism a few days ago as we listened to someone – who had better remain nameless (!) – describing in great detail how they’d recently “put someone right”. We won’t go into details but are sure you’ve listened to similar stories in the past. And, probably, secretly commiserated with the person unlucky enough to be on the receiving end of such unsolicited advice.

However, it didn’t stop there, but was followed by great indignation when their comments weren’t well received. In fact, you could say that they got a dose of their own medicine (!).

And, as an aside, isn’t it ironic that those who are best at handing out advice – in all its different forms – are so bad at taking it?!?

Anyway, before we digress much further, it was a good reminder that life isn’t always about being right.

Why daydreaming and visualisation aren't the same thing

Posted on 30th May 2018 at 07:30

A couple of weeks ago we wrote about the mixed messages we send out every day without realising it. It’s led to some interesting discussions about how – exactly – do you get all your fruit in a row; particularly when it comes to imagining whatever it is in all its glory in your head. Is it simply a matter of daydreaming about it or is there more to it than that?

Well, as so often is the case, the answer is “yes” and “no”.

Are you sending out mixed messages?

Posted on 16th May 2018 at 07:30

There’s no doubt that we all send out mixed messages at times. Sometimes we’re aware of it. Like those occasions when we find ourselves saying that we’d love to do something – or see someone – while that little voice in our head is shouting “no” very loudly. Those dreaded family visits or other occasions we promise ourselves that we’ll never get roped into again (!).

Thankfully, we’re not going to venture any further into this particular minefield (!) but, instead, talk about the mixed messages we send out every day without realising it. And, if you think this doesn’t apply to you, read on.

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