Better Relationships – A Treasure Trove of Possibility

It’s everywhere!
Here at Calm Space. In many similarly inspiring places across the net. Your local bookshop has a big section. Even your daily paper sometimes goes there.
We’re all hunting for healing for our “21st century angst”.
The search is on for satisfaction for the soul, motivation for the days ahead, increased self-awareness, acceptance and belonging, shared [...]

Do You Hang on TOO Tight to Ceremony?

When you grow up in a Catholic household with strong Irish heritage, there’s never going to be any doubt about living in a world steeped in ceremonies and rituals.
When your Myers-Briggs personality type is identified as ESFJ, then one of your values is Social Tradition.  So ceremonies and rituals become a useful and successful strategy.
When [...]

Planning Some Christmas Calm

I know, I know…
I mentioned a word that many of you believe should never be used in the same sentence as “calm”.  (Was that “oxymoron” I heard you muttering?)
Just take a few deep breaths.  You’ll come good in a moment. I promise.
Firstly I must tell you, I know about your attempts at denial!  I know [...]

A Better Relationship Means Loving Their Flaws

With her trademark honesty, Chris explores the dark side of not feeling at all attractive. She shares her wake-up moment and lessons about loving someone with all their flaws, not just despite them…

Uninvited Advice

Has anyone ever given you advice on something big and life altering? And did you think to yourself “it’s my life!”? This month Chris challenges you to reassess your life and your relationships with a list of thought-provoking questions just for you… Is your life in your hands?

What’s the Difference Between Sex and the Garden Tap?

In a bold move this month, Chris likens women’s control of the intimacies within a relationship to the kid who had control of the garden tap as a child… Do YOU wield a power like this?

Truth and Lies in Relationships – Are you Perpetrator or Victim (or both)?

How important is honesty to you? Is it ever okay to edit the truth, or simply not tell a loved one something, to protect their feelings? This month, Chris asks the hard questions – and we’d love to hear what you think is the right thing…

All a-twitter with kindness

Chris confesses to being slightly cranky at home lately, and gathers some very wise words indeed from her twitter friends on how to show kindness to the one you love…

Life's no Play with a Workaholic!

Is resentment building in your head about how work and play fit (or don’t!) into your family/relationship? Join Chris as she expertly explores the tips and tricks to living with a workaholic….

Why Conversations Can be Hard Work!

Your personality can have a big effect on the way you relate – especially in an intimate relationship! Whether you’re the life of the party or crave some quiet alone-time, Chris shares some of her own intimate moments learning to relate successfully…

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