self-confidence

Facing the Fear

November 26, 2014

As you’ll have noticed from the slight dip in regular posts, apologies – November has been an extremely busy month! In April this year, I took probably the biggest gamble of my life so far. I saw a gap in an industry, and decided I would [...]

Seeing Your Own Beauty

August 16, 2014

This week I’ve had the pleasure of editing an incredible article by Laurie from MyPOTL. You can read it here on the Guardian Soulmates blog. In the article, Laurie explains how she finally recognised her most attractive qualities, after [...]

Learning to Give Yourself a Break

July 25, 2014

I’ve always been my biggest critic. From the earliest of ages, I was ridiculously driven. I can remember being 5 or 6 and staring at the scholarship board at my Primary School. I wanted to get my name up on the board. At Secondary School my aim [...]

The Date Auction – Part One

June 17, 2014

This Friday, I’m up FOR SALE! I’m not gonna lie – it’s not a situation I’ve ever found myself in before! A friend is running a charity Date Auction, and I guess I should be rather flattered that she chose me as one of [...]

Confidence Tips from Mister Mischief

May 25, 2014

Earlier this week a male reader sent me an email asking me if I could help him with his confidence. Admittedly shy, he struggles to approach women and wondered if I could help him in any way. My email back was honest – shyness is something [...]

DISABILITY – Dating with a Disability – Interview with Paralympic Swimmer Claire Cashmore

October 31, 2013

Dating and body image are often topics which come hand in hand. It’s a cliche, but unless you love yourself, it’s very hard to let someone else love you. Recently I wrote about dating a 21 year-old, and my memories of 21 year-old me. If [...]