Why this podcast? because it is incredibly difficult to recognise toxic people and harder to leave if you are in a toxic relationship. This first episode is about recognising toxic individuals - what are the 'red flags'? I offer tips on how to deal with toxic individuals. As this is a vast topic, further episodes will cover toxic relationships and more.

Hope you like my new format. It's been a busy time for me, life just took over and there was definitely uncertainty! This led me to think about how difficult it can be to cope with uncertainty and confusion. This podcast gives you 7 tips on how to cope. Let me know if you enjoy it and what other situations you would like to hear about with tips.

My podcast today is to give you some idea of what has been happening to me over the last few months. Like many, I always have good intentions and then life takes over.

I was about to publish my podcast at the end of October on ‘setbacks’ and how to turn them into solutions. But I hit some setbacks, some of my own doing and some outside of my control. I will focus here on the setbacks that were of my own doing. Check out my website mindcircles.co.uk on ‘Owning your setbacks’.

I know this podcast will resonate with many as it's about having a ‘CRISIS OF CONFIDENCE’ with tips on how to overcome this crisis.

Hope it inspires you be confident in whatever you do. Every success to you all. Thanks for listening.

This is the time of year that students are getting their results from exams and they're at a crossroads. But many people might be at a crossroads so my podcast today is not just for students but for everyone who may find themselves not sure what to do next - so here are some tips on how to move forward and take the next step forward.

Just remember no matter the decision, there are no right or wrong answers. If the path you take does not work out as planned treat it as a learning curve. Get out of your comfort zone, you never know where it will lead. Any path you take may lead you to brighter places, and open doors that you perhaps never imagined existed. Listen to my tips and what important questions you have to ask yourself.

Remember you only get one life and it is your life to live the way you choose. Enjoy the journey. Remember to smile and laugh they cost you nothing. Virtual hugs to you all

This is a short podcast but still offers 7 tips on how to cope with life in a more fulfilling way. I hope you not only enjoy listening but use the tips and your journal or diary to move forward in a more positive way. It's coming up to the summer months (albeit it's very cold here in Scotland!) but I will try to do a longer podcast in July - until then, remember to smile and laugh they cost you nothing

Here are 5 tips on how to stop beating yourself up – sometimes also called self-bullying.

It’s great to have goals. Yes you need to have things in life you want to achieve. But you don’t have to constantly seek perfection in everything and then beat yourself up for everything not being perfect or making mistake or not achieving your goals when you wanted.

It’s ok to critique yourself and learn from mistakes because this helps you to be more self-aware and find new ways to improve.

However, if you constantly beat yourself up, criticise yourself then instead of helping you reach your goals it erodes your confidence and your peace of mind.

Take a moment to think about some questions.....

You might not believe it but when you’ve been through the ringer, in other words, through so many challenges, you might feel defeated but you can rise stronger. You can be like the Phoenix, someone who is ready to rise above the troubles of the past and take on new opportunities. When you change your mindset you find that you have the power to build something better, even spectacular. You probably don’t realise it but you have immense power within you. It’s never too late to turn things around. Don’t be afraid of change, rise above your challenges, learn from them and see them as opportunities. Of course you need tips and my ABC are the go-to for bringing balance into your life and improve your overall wellbeing

Be more like water – be flexible, uncompromising and persistent in overcoming challenges and obstacles just like water finds its way. You might be wondering what water has to do with exploring your emotions but life is ever-changing like water. Bottling up your emotions, usually due to past conditioning, impacts negatively on your health. Take time to confront, embrace, and understand your feelings, let them flow smoothly rather than bottling them up. You and only you are in control of your emotions – they are not in control of you. Remember changes are a natural part of life. Learn to accept change. Use your journal to write down your feelings.