Karen's Aware Share

Society seems to view menopause in a negative way and in many respects it is sold in a way that is not positive. I firmly endorse that...

Labels reflect how people observe not only others but also themselves. The labels can be good or bad and irrespective of this, they can...

So how can you be proud of yourself? And is it really that important? For some raised in a supportive environment, it can come naturally,...

Do you feel anxious in social situations? It’s quite common for people to feel nervous or even self-conscious in certain situations such...

Have you ever considered that there is good stress as well as bad stress? Negative feelings actually do have a positive job to do. And...

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the topic of self-love seems really appropriate. It is so important to love yourself in order to be able...

Our lives can be very stressful, for some more than others. When we feel like this, it can lead us to put abnormal amounts of pressure on...

‘It’s OK to say no’. However, I could have said, ‘It’s not OK to always say ‘yes’. Why is saying ‘no’ so hard to do? Have you ever found...

Living in the present moment is a term that is often used, but what does it actually mean? And is it really important? Perhaps you are...

The importance of self-care should never be underestimated. It’s often the case that we put the needs of others first and forget that we...

In her famous book, ‘Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway’, Susan Jeffers says, “The only way to get rid of the fear of doing something is to...

You don’t have to feel lonely if you are alone. In fact it can be rewarding; it just depends how you deal with it. Loneliness can affect...

After the disappointments of Christmas 2020, many people will be spending the festive period with family and friends. However, it’s a...

You are not alone if sometimes you think or feel you are not good enough. You may find that you are comparing yourself to others who just...

Cost of living crisis, changing interest rates, recession and uncertainty as well as other life circumstances all lead to many people...

Overwhelm is an emotional state in which you find you are really struggling to cope with your current situation. There is too much going...

It often doesn’t feel like it, but we always have a choice and we never lose that. You may be thinking that you haven’t chosen your...

There are few people who have not been affected in some shape or form by the pandemic. It seems a long time ago since the first outbreak...

With all that 2020 has thrown at us, maybe the New Year should be the time to set in motion a new approach. This could include a new way...

We had hoped that we wouldn’t be in this situation again following the first lockdown, but we are. The Prime Minister has announced that...