“You don’t look 54” was the way a conversation at the weekend started for me which then led to a discussion about “what does 54 actually look like?” The conclusion we came to was that there is no definitive image that we can now say represents our age. These days Read more…
When we’re hit with uncertainty either suddenly or in large amounts, it can throw us off. We can get frustrated, stressed, discouraged which leads us to feeling overwhelmed. This is a normal part of life but how would it be if we could train ourselves to “go with the punches” Read more…
Recently it struck me (again) about the power of how we talk to each other. It was after stopping to chat to someone on my dog walk and as they were talking a lot of their conversation had phrases like “just my luck” “I’m okay, things could be better” and Read more…
We often talk about decluttering, spring cleaning and all the benefits we feel once we’ve actually knuckled down and done it! This got me thinking about the value of decluttering your admin – whether you work from home, work for yourself or someone else, there is always a pile of Read more…
As a coach, I come across a lot of different methods and ideas for dealing with certain things that don’t necessarily come out of a psychology textbook. Some of my best and most favourite learnings have been from my own clients. I have also been lucky enough to work with Read more…
How often do you feel rested? What does that even mean? Does rest come under the same banner as self-care? What actually is rest? According to the dictionary it can be “the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep” or “relief or freedom, especially from anything that wearies, troubles or disturbs.” Read more…
Do you feel appreciated? Do you have conversations with people about NOT feeling appreciated? For you to feel appreciated, what must happen? I talk a lot about gratitude and being grateful for things/people in our lives as do many others, but there doesn’t seem to be much discussion about appreciation Read more…
As our days seem to get busier, as we cram more and more into each day, we are all forever looking for ways to claw back time or alternatively, we feel worn out and stressed by the never ending to do list and wonder how we’ll ever manage to complete Read more…
“gratitude” noun “The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” Last week, I had a conversation with a client about feeling grateful and how it was something that they wanted to a) continue feeling and b) wanted their children to be more aware of. Read more…
As women, we are particularly good at putting everyone else first and for some inexplicable reason, we feel guilty for taking time to look after ourselves. How many times have you gone to do something for yourself and then thought either “I haven’t got time for that right now” or Read more…