by Gill Mathias | Jan 7, 2026 | Emotional Resilience, self belief, top tips
The Easiest Way to Silence your Negative Thoughts. Here are ways to quieten your inner critic The private conversations you have with yourself can be either a powerful stepping stone or a major obstacle to reaching your goals. If your inner monologue repeats things...
by Gill Mathias | Feb 20, 2024 | Anxiety, Blog, destress, hints, relax, relaxation, top tips
Decide how much stress is enough stress for you Let’s be clear about stress from the start, just so you know what I am talking about. “Is it possible to have no stress in your life?” is a question I am often asked. The answer, over a long period of...
by Gill Mathias | Mar 8, 2023 | Blog, Emotional Resilience, self belief, top tips
“What’s on your mind?” People usually ask us this question in moments of silence while driving down the highway. Typically, we respond with a one word answer. “Nothing.” It’s never true. We have lots on our mind. At that moment, we were thinking of a project we needed...
by Gill Mathias | Jun 13, 2022 | Blog, retirement, top tips
Staying healthy and feeling your best is important at any age. These tips can help you cope with the changes that accompany growing older—and live life to the fullest. As we grow older, we experience an increasing number of major life changes, including career...
by Gill Mathias | Apr 21, 2021 | Communication, top tips
It has been a truly challenging year for so many of the students and in some ways you have been the “unforgotten victims.” Mental health and anxiety have been severely challenged, but let me explain why talking is so important. Conversation may seem insignificant but...
by Gill Mathias | Mar 3, 2021 | Emotional Resilience, top tips
1. Pay attention to your warning signs Depression is an illness to be managed. If you had asthma, you would manage it. Depression too can flare up. Look at the clues – if you have low energy for days or are unable to do simple tasks like get dressed or clean your...
