Our focus on learning, formed when we are children, is often centered on academic subjects - maths, english science. All valuable knowledge for the workplace, but outside of that so is learning about ourselves.

Knowing who we are, what we like, what we want from life. This learning path is different for us all, it's a deeply personal level of understanding. The reward isnt a good grade, a certificate or qualification - but it does contribute to a feeling of acceptance, confidence and assurance.

Personal development, or self development, can be the light bulb moment which helps your awareness about what is happening on your life and how you can make decisions, set goals and have a greater sense of control over your life. Its an investment in yourself which can change your life, as long as you continue to stay engaged in your learning.

Just wanted to share my experience of how depression affected my actions - those thoughts that lead to destrcutive, repeated behaviours - and to reassure those who may be feeling ashamed or embarrassed, that they are not the only ones to use these 'control' behaviours, you are not alone and there is another side, a way out of this.

Knowledge is power, but unless you are using that knowledge, its holds no power. Self Awareness is knowing more about yourself. But it's how you use these insights that you uncover is what truly makes an impact.

We can use the information we learn about ourselves to steer our life - we can use this everyday. It helps us reflect, make decisions, change our thoughts, behaviours and actions.
What do you think - how would knowing yourself a little better give you insights into what's going on in your life?

Learning about healthy friendships. Often I hear children, preteens and teens who are struggling with their peers, friendships and bullying. In this episode, I talk about how friendships can change, how boundaries waver and can go from a positive experience to a negative experience. What can we teach our children? Let's start the conversation on how to create and be in healthy friendships.