by Gavin Devereux | Mar 13, 2023 | Advice
Who am I? Self-reflection – the key to answering the “who am I” question. Answering the “who am I” question requires each of us to take a deeper look at ourselves. However, we are complex. Our whole being is made up of our interactions and...
by Gavin Devereux | Feb 9, 2023 | Advice
5 steps to overcoming setbacks in life Overcoming setbacks is vital for happiness. I thought life would all be plane sailing, but I was wrong! I know now that setbacks are a part of life for almost everyone. I also realise that setbacks come in many forms and often...
by Gavin Devereux | Jan 10, 2023 | Advice
Improving communication with anyone Improving communication – what’s in it for me? Better relationships and less conflict. In other words, improving communication gives you the ability to get on with more people. Our children, wider family, friends, work...
by Gavin Devereux | Oct 3, 2022 | Advice
School refusal – what’s behind it? The number of school refusals is mounting. The question is: what is driving school refusal? This is a complex issue. It can include demotivation, lack of energy, and avoidance behaviours. For example, finding it hard to...
by Gavin Devereux | Aug 29, 2022 | Advice
Gaining confidence – there is no magic pill! Building confidence requires effort. Learning anything takes time. There are no shortcuts or magic pills. Gaining confidence is no exception. We all need to do the work. For example, none of us suddenly learned how...
by Gavin Devereux | Jul 7, 2022 | Advice
What motivates your teen? How to motivate teenagers. What motivates you might switch your teen off. Therefore, trying to get them to do something that they have no interest in, could lead to resistance. This resistance often looks like boredom, low energy, and...
