This is the time of year that students are getting their results from exams and they're at a crossroads. But many people might be at a crossroads so my podcast today is not just for students but for everyone who may find themselves not sure what to do next - so here are some tips on how to move forward and take the next step forward.

Just remember no matter the decision, there are no right or wrong answers. If the path you take does not work out as planned treat it as a learning curve. Get out of your comfort zone, you never know where it will lead. Any path you take may lead you to brighter places, and open doors that you perhaps never imagined existed. Listen to my tips and what important questions you have to ask yourself.

Remember you only get one life and it is your life to live the way you choose. Enjoy the journey. Remember to smile and laugh they cost you nothing. Virtual hugs to you all

This is a short podcast but still offers 7 tips on how to cope with life in a more fulfilling way. I hope you not only enjoy listening but use the tips and your journal or diary to move forward in a more positive way. It's coming up to the summer months (albeit it's very cold here in Scotland!) but I will try to do a longer podcast in July - until then, remember to smile and laugh they cost you nothing

Here are 5 tips on how to stop beating yourself up – sometimes also called self-bullying.

It’s great to have goals. Yes you need to have things in life you want to achieve. But you don’t have to constantly seek perfection in everything and then beat yourself up for everything not being perfect or making mistake or not achieving your goals when you wanted.

It’s ok to critique yourself and learn from mistakes because this helps you to be more self-aware and find new ways to improve.

However, if you constantly beat yourself up, criticise yourself then instead of helping you reach your goals it erodes your confidence and your peace of mind.

Take a moment to think about some questions.....