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Five Alives!

1. What do you believe?
It’s brainstorm game; get that A4 paper now and fill it – both sides if necessary!
2. What do you want?
If you could have the life you really want, what would it be? Again, get descriptive.
3. Who would you have to be?
Who would you have to be in order to attract this life to you? Would you need to study, meet a different set of people, be in a different place, look a different way, talk with a different emphasis (i.e.; with commitment rather than lackadaisical) – …

How can I help my partner to help himself?

He’s extremely pessemistic about life at the moment and has very little confidence in himself, despite my efforts to boost his spirits. Sometimes I find his attitudes very draining.

How can I develop belief in myself

Although I now have a degree in child psychology, am a qualified lecturer in child care I still think I am not worthy/clever/do not deserve etc.

Long term motivation

I think I can get motivated but what helps people stay motivated? Long term goals seem so far away or even impossible at times I’m worried I’ll get “stuck” or give up.

Finding my passion

All my life I have “picked up” and “dropped” ideas, gone on courses, read books, got motivated then lost the impetus. How on earth do I find out what my passion is?

Sleepwalking through life

I’m self-employed (in a job that I sleepwalk through) and have moved away from where all the work is to live with my parents, travelling to do chunks of work every so often.

What holds me back?

Some days I am really strong and positive others pathetic and cannot get motivated or focused – I want to change my career but seem unable to move forward?

How can I change ME?

I’ve recognised and found it difficult to face the many flaws I have. My controlling behaviour and outwardly strong coping persona is putting me under very much strain.

My Marriage feels like a habit

I think we’re a habit for each other and I want more from my marriage than that. How can I make changes?

Get out of a rut and follow my dream

I left my permanent job but am now stuck in the freelancers’ trap of accepting every offer that comes my way instead of following my dream.