Category Archives: Thought Patterns

We are not often aware of our thought-patterns. The more constructive your thought patterns the more success you will experience in all aspects of your life.

Building your Confidence Muscle

Posted on 21 June 2017 by Kirsten Long

Do you feel great when you feel confident? Do you perform well when you feel confident? Would you like to consciously build you own confidence? You and I both know that confidence is an asset. Yet how often do we doubt ourselves and … Continue reading →

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What you do today defines you tomorrow

Posted on 16 November 2016 by Kirsten Long

Every now and again I read something that makes a light bulb go off in my head – it’s that elusive “aha” moment that we all enjoy. I’ve had a mad and crazy year. I have made more mistakes in … Continue reading →

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Believing is Seeing

Posted on 11 May 2016 by Kirsten Long

Many years ago I met an old man with a silver beard and a poncho. He told me: Believing is seeing! I didn’t believe him. Slowly, over the years, I began to understand … I know that when a person … Continue reading →

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The darker side of “Just in Case”

Posted on 9 September 2015 by Kirsten Long

When I was young our family was devastated by the death of my sister. Watching the pain my parents went through was almost unbearable. One of the strange decisions I came to eventually was this: I would have lots of … Continue reading →

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3 Steps to Build Resiliance

Posted on 28 August 2015 by Kirsten Long

There are people in your life who survive hardship after hardship and come up smiling every time. You probably also know some people who seem unable to move on from difficult times. A family who are dear to my heart … Continue reading →

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How to Turn Worrying into a Valuable Tool

Posted on 7 May 2015 by Kirsten Long

I was an expert at worrying. Many of my clients are experts at worrying too. Which means that I really had to work on my worrying issue… Martha Beck gave me some useful insights. She describes the difference between dirty … Continue reading →

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A Formula for Letting Go

Posted on 26 February 2014 by Kirsten Long

Emotional pain arises from holding onto past issues. Letting go bring peace and contentment. How do you do that? Follow the 5 step formula below. Know this before you begin: you have to go through the process. You have to do … Continue reading →

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Warning: Holding onto these ten things will stunt your growth

Posted on 17 February 2014 by Kirsten Long

Holding onto issues keeps you stuck. You will live with emotional pain as long as you identify  with the problems/ issues of the past. Holding on is about believing in the past. Letting go is about moving on so you … Continue reading →

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The ONLY way to fulfillment

Posted on 28 January 2014 by Kirsten Long

Massage tables are difficult to climb onto, aren’t they? I made myself comfortable on the shaky bed, and waited restlessly for the massage to begin. As the masseuse rustled around softly, I smelled the heady aroma of essential oils. This is … Continue reading →

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Madiba, Rest In Peace

Posted on 11 December 2013 by Kirsten Long

Nelson Mandela 1918 – 2013 The memorial service for Nelson Mandela took place yesterday. Many fitting and memorable moments of the day will help us to revere Mandela as the great man he was.  In August 2007 my family and … Continue reading →

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