Making positive changes in your life or work is an exciting journey, but it often brings up the fear of going backwards. Whether you are a therapist, coach, or someone looking to improve your life, it’s normal to worry about slipping into old habits or losing momentum. The key to maintaining motivation is staying grounded in your "why," celebrating your progress, and embracing setbacks as opportunities to grow.

In this blog post, I explore how to maintain motivation after growth and positive changes, addressing the fear of regression and sharing practical strategies. Backed by neuroscience and habit formation research, I offer tips on staying motivated, building routines, and practicing self-compassion.

Reflect on the past year and step into the new with purpose. Explore cultural rituals, coaching insights, and therapeutic approaches to embrace meaningful growth and set intentions for the year ahead.

In any conversation, we all experience moments when things seem to flow seamlessly or, in contrast, hit an unexpected wall of tension or misunderstanding. By learning to identify different types of transactions in conversations we can communicate with more intention, avoid missteps, be less triggered, and build more meaningful connections.

Today’s article in the Guardian has reinvigorated discussion around an important issue that has long needed attention, the regulation of psychotherapy and counselling in the UK.

Are you aware of the distinct ego states that guide your thoughts, emotions, and actions? In this post, I explore the powerful framework of Transactional Analysis (TA), which breaks down our personalities into three primary states: Parent, Adult, and Child.