by Josephine Hughes | Feb 14, 2019
What do you think of Valentine’s Day? Do you see it as a chance to celebrate love, or a day hijacked by commercial exploitation? Is it fun and meaningful, or do you feel cynical about it? Perhaps you enjoy it, or perhaps you feel excluded by it. For some people it...
by Josephine Hughes | Jan 10, 2019
Did you make New Year's resolutions this year? If so, how are you doing? Do you like the thought of a new year and a fresh start? Or are you one of those people who feel cynical about resolutions? Perhaps you've tried on previous occasions to make a change and it...
by Josephine Hughes | Dec 12, 2018
December can be a very poignant time of year for bereaved people. It can feel very lonely. The happiness that everyone else seems to be experiencing underlines the pain of loss. What might have once been a happy time now seems to have lost its lustre. The glitter,...
by Josephine Hughes | Nov 29, 2018
"We can't hate ourselves into a version of ourselves we can love" - Lori Deschene As we approach the festive season, the shops are full of party dresses. However, Christmas parties - with work colleagues, friends, or families - can be a source of worry for Good...
by Josephine Hughes | Nov 15, 2018
Every 13th November is World Kindness Day - when acts of kindness are promoted across the globe. It got me thinking. Is it sometimes easier to be kinder to others than to ourselves? Have you ever noticed how you might be being unkind to yourself? This might be in...
by Josephine Hughes | Nov 7, 2018
In speaking with mothers, one of the issues that often arises is that of the difficulty of juggling work and home life. Many working Mums find it stressful. They wonder if they're good enough and often feel guilty that they're unable to dedicate enough time to either...
