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It’s easy to lose sight of your dreams and aspirations when life gets hectic. Whether you’re working on personal growth, exploring a new career path, or building stronger relationships, creating a vision board can be a powerful way to keep your goals front and centre. More than just a creative decoration, a vision board acts as a daily reminder of what you’re striving for and a source of motivation that can boost your overall wellbeing. What is a vision board? A vision board is a collage of images, words and affirmations that articulate what you want to achieve in your life. By placing this board in a prominent location, you create a visual representation of your aspirations, making them feel more attainable. It’s a wonderful exercise in self-reflection and a gateway to clarity about what you truly desire.   The benefits of creating a vision board ·       Clarified goals : The first step in creating a vision board is defining what you want in your life. Thi...

Confidence is one of the most important life skills you can develop as a child. In such a vast world with so many social rules, there’s much to discover and overcome. For any parent, helping to build their child’s confidence is one of the greatest lessons of all and it will stand them in good stead for conquering any difficulties or challenges that lie ahead of them. Ways to increase confidence in children Show appreciation No matter how big or small the achievement, always give praise to your children. And it’s equally as important to praise effort as well, so they don’t feel they have to achieve something great to be worthy of your approval or love. However, it's important to make sure it IS an achievement. For example, don't praise your children for tying their shoelaces unless they have a problem with that particular task and are making progress with it.  Let them be themselves One of the many reasons children lack confidence is because they're afraid to be themselves f...