Author Archives: North London Counsellor Blog
40. SelfEsteem “I do this all the time”
Self Esteem sings ” I do this all the time” A modern treatise to feminism wrapped up in a ballad. The lyrics have it all. Male Oppression, Female Oppression.Age, Marriage, Children, Friends, Female Appearance. A guide to living a life … Continue reading
39. Eileen Ash: 110 not out
Eileen Ash Woman Cricketer (30 Oct 1911 – 3 Dec 2021)Eileen Ash died last Friday aged 110. Thriving on a diet of yoga, red wine and a positive attitude. She was an international cricketer, worked for MI6, and lived through … Continue reading
38. Leadership in a UK Crisis
In a crisis what type of leadership does the UK Have? At one extreme there is the Downing Street leadership style where everything is good until it isn’t. Fundamentally libertarian the culture is to let people do what they like. … Continue reading
37. Terence Wilson aka Astro UB40
Terence Wilson aka Astro was a founding member of the band UB40. Created in Birmingham by working class lads on the dole. UB40 was the claim form to get your money. Born out of the turbulent times of Thatcher’s Britain … Continue reading
36. Power in Sport – All Change 2
In the constant era of change there are gains and losses. Humans move in pendulum swings. The pressure of change isn’t slow or subtle. It gains and builds pressure slowly and surely. And then breaks. A tipping point. The cry … Continue reading
35. Power in Sport – All Change
Change is painful. Resistance, Stubborness, Denial, Turning a Blind Eye. Cricket the Gentleman’s Game seen as systemically racist, British Rowing failing at the Olympics losing a winning coach are just two of the most recent examples. Through the cycle of … Continue reading
34. Death of the Generations?
It is inevitable that each generation carries its own set of values from the time of its first memories laid down in childhood, & early adulthood. You remember your era of events, politicians, sports finalists, films, music, and disasters! You … Continue reading
33. World in a Rush
World in a Rush. And it keeps speeding up. For what? Technology is a big driver. The world on a click. Instant gratification. No wait. Speed is everything. As long as the news is first, its truthfulness second. The rush … Continue reading
32. Despair Helpless Hopeless
The world seems a difficult place at the moment. War, Afghanistan, Extreme Weather, Post Pandemic, & the Economy. More so. Issues coming home to roost. Climate Change, Politics Funding of Social Care, Pandemic, Economy. The platform of our lives shifting. … Continue reading
31. Althea Gibson Won
Althea Gibson was the first black tennis player to win Wimbledon in 1957. Also the first black woman to play on a pro Golf Tour. Multi talented, powerful with a natural athletic stature she broke race barriers for the first … Continue reading