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David Bird Coaching, Counselling & Cognitive Hypnotherapy in Leighton Buzzard

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DB’s Coaching, Counselling & Cognitive Hypnotherapy Blog for Leighton Buzzard & Milton Keynes

Here's where I post what I write. Some may be useful. Some even entertaining. And if we're lucky, it's both.


March 28, 2019

Killing The Urge: What Drives The Urge To Self-Terminate (And How To Combat It)

March 28, 2019/ David Bird
Killing The Urge: What Drives The Urge To Self-Terminate (And How To Combat It)

Suicide. It's not something we like to talk about.

Keith Flint of Prodigy. Chester Bennington of Linkin Park. Chris Cornell of Audioslave and Soundgarden. And, of course, the beloved Robin Williams. All tragic losses…

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March 28, 2019/ David Bird/ Comment
suicide, depression, not good enough, defeat response, service mindset, purpose
June 29, 2018

Why do I lack motivation at work? 4 important things I learned leaving my day-job

June 29, 2018/ David Bird
Why do I lack motivation at work? 4 important things I learned leaving my day-job

Things have been getting busier for me in the Cognitive Hypnotherapy and Coaching in sunny Leighton Buzzard. So it was the sensible decision to take the final leap. But it was one I both wanted and didn't want to make. Why was I so conflicted?

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June 29, 2018/ David Bird/
motivation, control, purpose, meaning, communication, work, job

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