“I hate asking for help” – so many people tell me this whether it’s clients or friends, it seems that the concept of asking for help is still something people struggle to get their heads around. Asking for help isn’t failing. When I’ve talked with clients about this, they talk Read more
We all have them. Those weeks when you know you have a lot on or you’re going to have to do some things that are tough or not particularly enjoyable and you’re just going to have to grit your teeth and get on with it. I find, as a life Read more
A few weeks ago, my body clock was completely up the creek thanks to a combination of menopause, insomnia and a mind filled with one hundred and one things to do. I seemed to be waking around 4.30am and then, not surprisingly, crashing out at 9pm (sometimes even earlier). It Read more
Your flexible friend… No, I am not talking about your credit card here. I’m talking about the friend that appears to be happy to change their plans, travel to see their friends and just generally work around other’s arrangements. Avoid resentment. Now, the reason I say “appears to be” is Read more
When I talk to my clients about self-care or the much talked about ‘me’ time, invariably I get told all the reasons why people cannot fit this into their lives. Women particularly seem to struggle with terminology like self-care and me time. Self-care can be viewed as selfish, or a Read more
In the rollercoaster of life, there are inevitable moments when things get tough. Whether you’re facing personal challenges, professional setbacks, or a combination of both, maintaining self-motivation becomes crucial for overcoming obstacles and pushing forward. Pick yourself up…again! Easy to say and often not that easy to do. There will Read more
Now the festive season has faded, and the winter chill really settles in, the mid-winter months often bring a sense of post-holiday blues and seasonal challenges. February can be particularly tricky – although spring is on the horizon, we see little sunshine and the days can feel very grey. Historically, Read more
Forget the glossy magazine notion of a ‘tribe’. I’m talking about the real deal – the ones or one, who weave through the tapestry of your everyday life. They’re the laughter that erupts when you need it most, the ears that absorb your woes without judgment, the hands that extend Read more
We all do it. We all do it at odd times of the day or night. It’s definitely a curse and NOT helpful at all! Overthinking is a topic that comes up regularly in client sessions. At times of stress and when we are feeling overwhelmed with life, our brain Read more
We all crave more time. Yet, in our constant pursuit of more time, we often miss the precious slivers already available. We scramble and stress over what seems absent, oblivious to the small moments waiting to be repurposed. These “pockets of time,” as I call them, hold the key to Read more