Dominique du PréMay 13, 20203 minLockdown FOMO?Well actually it's more like Lockdown guilt. Let me explain. When we went into lockdown at the end of March there seemed to be a general...
Dominique du PréJan 21, 20204 minQuestions to Ask YourselfA lot of our reactions and behaviours have just become habits. We have always reacted that way. We have a thought (often based on previous
Dominique du PréNov 13, 20192 minReasons to be KindThe 13th November marks World Kindness Day - but do we really need to be told to be kind?
Dominique du PréJul 8, 20193 minThe Magic of CounsellingI will confess that I was once one of those sceptics that wasn't really convinced that talking to a counsellor could make any difference....
Dominique du PréApr 1, 20193 minWhy We Cry (and why we think we shouldn't)Why do we cry, or more importantly, why do we feel we shouldn't? There is some science behind crying. We are the only animals it seems...
Dominique du PréMar 18, 20193 minBanish the thought!The thoughts I am referring to here are intrusive thoughts. These are the sort of thoughts that creep sneakily into your head just at...
Dominique du PréMar 4, 20193 minNighty NightMarch is National Bed Month (who knew!). But for many of us, a comfy bed doesn't always equate with a good night's sleep. Nikola Tesla...
Dominique du PréFeb 18, 20194 minI am an Imposter"I've run a game on everybody, and they're going to find me out". So said the inspirational, talented, respected, award winning Maya...
Dominique du PréFeb 4, 20193 minAre you pulling a 'sickie' today?Don't worry - if you are, you are probably in good company. Today is actually National Sickie Day (yes there is a 'day' for everything)...
Dominique du PréJan 28, 20193 minMid-life Crisis - Comedy or Reality?Is there really such a thing as a mid-life crisis for men? We have all heard the stereotypical actions of a man in mid-life crisis - the...
Dominique du PréJan 7, 20194 minTime to ReflectI'm going to be really honest now. I think the whole 'New Year' thing is a bit over-hyped. It is after all one day in 365. The idea of...
Dominique du PréDec 31, 20183 minBah Humbug to New Year's ResolutionsMost of us have set ourselves amazing, life changing new year's resolutions. I will run a marathon, give up sugar, pay off all my credit...
Dominique du PréNov 19, 20183 minKeep Calm and Carry OnSo, things aren’t exactly going to plan. You can feel beads of sweat forming on your forehead. Your muscles clench. Your heart is...