by Jo Banks | Apr 28, 2021 | Inspiration, Narcissism & Bullying, Self Development, Uncategorized
Have you ever stayed in a relationship or job far longer than you should have done? You saw the red flags, but you failed to act on them in the mistaken belief that either things would get better, or you simply convinced yourself that what you were witnessing... 
by Jo Banks | Dec 14, 2020 | Inspiration, Narcissism & Bullying, Self Development
The N-word (Narcissist) has raised its ugly head a few too many times with clients over the last few months, so I thought it worth a revisit. Sadly, there are people with varying levels of personality disorders all around us, ranging from borderline personality... 
by Jo Banks | Nov 16, 2020 | Inspiration, Self Development
For many people, excessive worry is a part of their everyday lives; so much so, that I frequently hear, ‘I worry if I have nothing to worry about!’. Why do we worry? The majority of excessive worriers learn this behaviour as a child. Typically they have... 
by Jo Banks | Nov 9, 2020 | Inspiration, Self Development
During the first lockdown I discovered a new found love of the great outdoors. Due to gyms being closed (and my dodgy hips making it almost impossible to run), I took up the rather expensive hobby of road cycling. Every day, regardless of the weather, I made a point... 
by Jo Banks | Sep 14, 2020 | Inspiration, Self Development
Unfortunately, so many people do feel guilty for taking time out for themselves. However, it’s a false economy. We’ve all heard the saying, ‘You can’t drink from an empty cup’, and it’s so true. When I ask clients who are near burnout, what amount of time they take... 
by Jo Banks | Jul 29, 2020 | Business, Inspiration, Self Development
In the ‘Building Resilience’ webinars, I’ve delivered to c1000 people during lockdown; I cover how your body reacts to stress, i.e. The Stress Response. Through the feedback I’ve received, it’s become apparent that many people don’t understand our...