Life Coach

Remembering to look after yourself

I suspect we are all fairly comfortable dealing with the physical wounds, the bumps and bruises, that life deals out. We know what to do with physical wounds, we know when to reach for the...

Dealing with life's curve balls

Two weekends ago, I attended the first conference in New Zealand on "Compassion in Healthcare", writes life coach Jan Aitken.

Is the pen mightier than the keyboard?

Does it really matter how we write, or take notes, asks Jan Aitken.

Re-framing your internal voice

I often tell people to be careful with their "self-talk" and I've received some puzzled looks in response, writes life coach Jan Aitken.

Seeing out New Year's resolutions

Welcome to February. It's hard to believe the first month of the year has already flown by, exclaims life coach Jan Aitken.

Meeting and setting goals

The final column of the year is always a bit tricky, writes life coach Jan Aitken.

Making time for yourself

There can be a certain craziness present in December, writes life coach Jan Aitken.

Leaving their comfort zone

A certain amount of care is a good idea for when we leave a comfort zone, says Jan Aitken.

A Christmas state of mind

Get yourself in a state this Christmas, writes life coach Jan Aitken - just make sure it's the right one for the occasion.

Knowing when to walk away

Were often told the best approach to life is to "never give up". We can have anything we want and be anything we choose. While I wholeheartedly support encouraging people to do what fulfills them,...

It's OK to not be OK

The theme of this year's Mental Health Awareness Week is getting back to nature. Photo: Getty Images

It's OK to not be OK

Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week. It's a hot topic and often the news - and there's a reason for that, writes Jan Aitken.

Getting the halls decked

There are health benefits to getting out the Christmas decorations early, writes Jan Aitken.

The upside of down time

Feeling a little bored? That may not be a bad thing, writes life coach Jan Aitken.

In praise of praise

With the right kind of encouragement, we can all do better, writes life coach Jan Aitken.

The art of failure

When we fail, we know we're making progress, writes life coach Jan Aitken.

Ah, the good old days

I spent some considerable time having a nostalgic wander through my memories, glorifying past times and basking in the warm glow of happy days gone by, writes life coach Jan Aitken.