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,...

‘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...

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

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...

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...

The reality is that we are not actually in control of anything. We really have little control over what happens to us, but we do have the...

Sometimes life sucks! Tips on things to do to cope with the situation. It is only temporary, so try to accept it.