We will all experience mental and emotional pain in our lives. This will often come from negative experiences, such as the end of a relationship, death of a loved one, divorce, financial stress, physical accident, loss of a job, loss of your home, illness/disease, relationship conflict or childhood neglect and trauma. But, all are part of life.  

As you start to examine your current issues and struggles, it can be useful to see how they might be a result of these past events.  

As a life coach I feel creating a space to talk openly is important, but just as important is helping people see their strengths, build resilience, work on their health, have quality relationships and implement positive behaviours.

Life will challenge you at times. It will test your character.

None of us are the final product. (No matter what you see on social media).

We all have parts of our character that may need work if we are to better cope with the changes, obstacles and difficulties of life. 

Here are five areas to reflect on: