by Jo Banks | Sep 5, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development
In a previous article, ‘What Labels Are Holding You Back’, I mention that we have to remain consistent with our view of ourselves, so we repeat the same thoughts, beliefs and behaviours that reinforce it. In addition, we also seek evidence and validation to support... 
by Jo Banks | Aug 5, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development
Following my previous article, ‘Why we stay too long’, I had a fantastic response through DMs and emails from people recognising that they have, indeed, stayed too long in a relationship, job or other circumstances they have outgrown or have become toxic. Pretty much... 
by Jo Banks | Jul 21, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development
Have you ever stayed too long in a job, relationship or other situation that you’ve outgrown or has become toxic? Or do you have a friend or family member who continually complains about their current circumstances but fails to do anything about it? In my... 
by Jo Banks | Jul 20, 2022 | Inspiration, Narcissism & Bullying, Self Development
In my previous article, ‘Trauma with a Little ‘t’ – Part 1’, I discussed micro-traumas, small rejections or disappointments we experience, particularly in childhood. I talked about what they are and how they become encoded in our nervous system. If you haven’t seen... 
by Jo Banks | Jul 7, 2022 | Inspiration, Narcissism & Bullying, Self Development
Since my post last week on men’s mental health issues (It’s now had nearly 53,000 views, with 900+ reactions and over 50 comments) and my subsequent post, ‘Man Up – Big Boys Don’t Cry,’ I’m starting to see so much more about mental health (especially men’s mental...