Welcome to Living Being Doing

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My name is Shirley Anstis, and I am a counsellor, therapeutic writer and author.

Welcome to my blog on wellbeing in body, mind and soul. A place to share insights, findings and reviews to help us to live happier and more fulfilled lives as we remember to be living beings, not just doing beings. Comment, share and you can also get in touch with me “Here” .

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For my counselling practice therapeutic writing courses and talks.

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My book on self-awareness and self-care, “An A-Z for your life“. Available from Amazon as a paperback or on Kindle, or get a signed copy directly from me.

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My second book around identity, “They Call Me … A look at nicknames on the Caribbean Island of Grenada”. Available from Amazon as a paperback or on Kindle, or get a signed copy directly from me. You can also find “They Call Me …” on Twitter and Facebook.

In December 2020 I published my third book, ‘Black British Members of Parliament in the House of Commons, 22 stories of passion, achievement and success’. Find out more about these serving MPs and order you copy from Amazon here. d also like to get copies into libraries and schools to educate and inspire; do contact me if you can help with this. 

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Black Members of Parliament in the House of Commons
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Join our business networking group – Berkshire Black Business. It is for anyone interested in Berkshire’s Black and minority ethic communities. Let’s connect, inspire and grow.