Elaine Sihera
Bio
British Empowerment Coach/Public speaker/DEI Consultant. Author: The New Theory of Confidence and 7 Steps To Finding And Keeping 'The One'!. Graduate/Doctor of Open Univ; Postgrad Cambridge Univ. Keen on motivation, relationships and books.
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Common Anxieties, And A Key Question, Of People Approaching 40
Being 40 years old is supposed to be a trying, and worrying, time for many people who seem to reach a bewildering crossroads in their life that causes them to question everything they might have done before, perhaps to lose their self-esteem, to doubt their achievements, and to dread the future.
By Elaine Sihera9 months ago in Psyche
Celebrating Impact: Meghan Markle
What can be said about this intelligent, independent, and compassionate woman who is using her platform to make such a difference in empowering others; words that haven't already been said about her? So many truths - and even lies - about her life have been put into print that I do not intend to add much more to it. This is mainly to give my own perspective of why I've included her in my trailblazing list.To me, she is the ideal role model for all women, particularly Black ones, in all sorts of ways. But first, a few brief words about her background.
By Elaine Sihera9 months ago in Motivation
How To Care Without Letting Others Take Advantage
Do you sometimes have that uneasy feeling that you are being taken advantage of, but not quite sure how to deal with it? If you feel that way, your instincts are right, and perhaps some coping mechanisms could be useful. The first crucial action iin such a situation is learning to say NO, and always being consistent with it, so that people know where you stand.
By Elaine Sihera9 months ago in Psyche
Celebrating Impact: David Olusaga
There is no doubt about one man who has made a huge impact on storytelling in Britain as he expands the narrative, and understanding, of the Black British experience. Intellectually astute and creatively prodigious, with a clear desire to inform and educate, he is simply in a class of his own on expertise, talent and passion for telling it like it is.
By Elaine Sihera9 months ago in History
Celebrating Impact:Betty Campbell
According to the Welsh government website, "Betty Campbell was told that a working-class Black girl could never succeed, and that her desire to become a teacher would face 'insurmountable' problems". She once said that such a negative response made her cry, being the first time she ever cried in school, but it also made her more determined and resilient. "I was going to be a teacher by hook or by crook”, she said.
By Elaine Sihera9 months ago in Education
6 Essential Reasons Why We Make Decisions
On a general basis, decision-making is the process of choosing between two or more alternative courses of action. It's a cognitive process involving three stages: identifying the decision to be made, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions. Decision-making can be simple or complex, and it can be made by individuals or groups, and it can be better understood by an example.
By Elaine Sihera9 months ago in Psyche
The Biggest Challenges Couples Face After Commitment
For many people who might not know this fact, 42% of marriages in the United States end in divorce, with 57% of those divorces being initiated by women - who are more likely to cite mental health as a relationship pressure. The most common reasons for divorce are infidelity, lack of communication, and financial problems, not things one can plan for beforehand
By Elaine Sihera9 months ago in Humans
Celebrating Impact: Sir Steve McQueen
I had not heard of Steve McQueen until 2013, yet he had been making waves and establishing his presence at least 20 years before that! But entirely typical of the invisibility of British minorities and their achievement, though he actually WON the Turner Prize for art in 1999, the media focused on another White nominee instead!
By Elaine Sihera9 months ago in Geeks
The Simplest Way To Start Self-Love
Self-love is so important for overall mental and physical health. Much psychology research has shown that people with high self-esteem are more likely to be happy, healthy, and successful in life. They are also more likely to have strong relationships and make good choices. Not surprisingly, lacking self-love can have dire consequences for the individual, as revealed by a 2019 study by the University of California, which found that 80% of people experience low self-esteem at some point in their lives. Yet another study, published in the journal "Self and Identity" in 2020, found that people with low self-esteem are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and other health concerns.
By Elaine Sihera9 months ago in Psyche
Celebrating Impact(3): Margaret Mitchell
Which of us has not heard of the thought-provoking iconic movie, Gone With The Wind (1939)? Despite the story being written way back in 1936, the book is still making its mark on society through new generations of avid readers. However, why am I featuring its famous White author in my Black History Month tributes? Simply because I was blown away to learn of her involvement in improving the lives of African Americans in her locality at a time when even looking at a person across the segregated colour divide could cost someone his life!
By Elaine Sihera9 months ago in Writers
Celebrating Impact(2): Marcus Rashford
It is hardly surprising that someone born on October 31 should be such a shining beacon in his own life. After all, that particular day is full of other famous precedents, including the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, which marked the end of the Cold War, NASA launching its Wind spacecraft on a mission to explore the space environment between the Sun and Earth, and Martin Luther, in 1517, reportedly nailing his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, sparking the Protestant Reformation. Despite being not yet 26 years old, his influence has been seismic, affecting not only the game he plays, football, but British society as well in the impact he's made, challenging the government, no less, to be more caring and empathetic.
By Elaine Sihera9 months ago in Cleats
5 Key Considerations Before Marriage
It seems that a gradual increase in people preferring to live together has added to an equally rapid decline in the desire to marry. For example, in 2020, there were 85,770 marriages in England and Wales, the lowest number on record since 1838 - down from 36 marriages per 1,000 people in 1991 to less than half that number (17.9 per 1,000) in 2019. Additionally, the average age at marriage in England and Wales has risen much higher. From the mid-twenties for both genders three decades ago, it is now 35.3 years for men and 33.2 for women, and 60% of these unions are civil ceremonies
By Elaine Sihera9 months ago in Humans