Can we please stop asking this damn question! — “We are complete with or without a mate, with or without a child … that decision is ours and ours alone.” — Jennifer Aniston Jennifer Aniston has endured decades, yes, decades of interrogation over her womb! While male actors of her rank are asked questions about their acting ambitions, philanthropic…

Enhance your communication skills and deepen your relationships — I strive to be both interesting and interested. You could be the most interesting person on the planet, but if you aren’t interested in others, you will lack the ability to connect. There’s a difference between prying into something that is none of our business and showing an interest in…

Do you know what the opposite of a “trigger” is? — Most of us can recall the visceral discomfort of feeling triggered. That moment when something in our environment induces a spikey and aggravating emotional reaction. The first step to self-awareness is recognising your triggers and then working toward a place of finding serenity in place of agitation. Enough about triggers…

From extreme extrovert to outgoing introvert, there’s a good reason for my retreat — They say we have to hit rock bottom to jolt ourselves awake. Princess Jasper’s premature passing was my unraveling. …

Adult children of narcissistic fathers often feel deeply flawed — If you stroke a dog against the flow of its fur, how do you think she would feel? The chances are she would walk away. It’s not that it’s abusive, nor is it painful; it just doesn’t feel right or comfortable for the poor dog. It’s certainly not a gentle…

The fourth F may be the one you relate to the most — Did you know there are actually four recognised responses to danger? I’ve only recently encountered the term “fawning,” which I relate to deeply. I feel like I’m the last to know, but I want to share some of my learnings about this stress response. Let me ask you some questions…

Is trauma the reason why some mothers show a lack of warmth toward those who aren’t mothers — A woman’s parental status is instrumental in her friendships and social circles. It shouldn’t matter, and yet it does. I am someone who has chosen not to have children. This is the right choice for me, yet it has had a detrimental impact on my life in many ways. Perhaps…

Are you a Conga Leader or Popularity Prover? — I would rather shave my legs with a cheese grater and douse them in lemon juice than be in a WhatsApp group! If you add me to a WhatsApp group, I will likely leave as soon as possible. …

To prevent this, careful of pushing opinions as facts — Whoever it was who said words would never hurt us in that sticks and stones rhyme is a sociopath! Words matter. How we select language to construct the messages we put out into the world is crucial. It’s not just about semantics. Do you want your words to invite others…