On saturday, I'll be doing a sponsored walk for 20 miles along the Thames with the team from the Mary Ward Legal Centre, to raise funds for this very worthy cause which specialises in cases of dire need, using volunteers and lawyers working long hours on modest pay.

   Is the cold weather making you  unhappy or uncomfortable? Here are some antidotes:

1.  Stop focussing on it and put  energy into something which gives you a warm feeling, beit actually being in the sun or else something that simply makes you feel good.

2.  Identify what is important for you today and create some of that e.g. if it's beauty, buy some flowers or go to an art exhibition; if it's communication, make some time to talk with a friend or colleague.

3.  Build up your resilience - you're probably tougher than you think. Not so long ago - certainly within my living memory - winter was winter every year (and things did not come to a standstill!)

4.  Think of other places where there have been droughts, tsunamis, earthquakes, Haiti, for example - this will help to put things in perspective.

5.  Be sensible - put on more clothes!!

6.  Count your blessings - make a list of appreciations.

I'm conducting a little survey. If you complete this by 17th february, I'm offering 30% reduction on 2 hours of Life Coaching or Stye Coaching. This is just for me.

1.  Which service do you like the look of most on my website? Why?

2.  Which service are you most likely to use?

3.  What do you need in your life to make you happier and more fulfilled?

4.  On a scale of 1 - 10 ( 10 being 'I'm 100% committed') how committed are you to your own personal growth and development?

5.  How is your self-esteem - on a scale of 1 - 10?

6.  Which age-bracket do you fall into?

a) 18 -25    b) 26 -35    c) 36 - 50    d) 51 -65    e) 66 - 80     f) 81 +

Thank you.

Shan