In a world that doesn’t seem to pause, emails buzzing, notifications pinging, to-do lists expanding, it’s easy to get swept away in the chaos. We move from task to task, day to day, often without checking in with the one person we need the most: ourselves. That’s where the 10-minute Read more…
Productive. Organised. Just two of the things that I am known for being. In fact, even as a child I was known for being organised. As I got older, I was the person who planned the get togethers, who made sure people stayed in contact with each other, I made Read more…
We’ve all been in that situation when we are aware a friend, a family member is struggling and we really want to be able to help but we don’t know how? We also know that sometimes we can’t help and we have to accept that too. It might be that Read more…
With so many self-help books, so many podcasts about this subject, you’d think that we would have all mastered the art of “loving ourselves!” As Valentines Day approaches, it can stir up all sorts of emotions for many reasons (I’ve written lots of blogs on the subject in the past) Read more…
The roles of a life coach and a counsellor can overlap, but they have distinct differences so these are the things that you need to consider when trying to decide which support would be most beneficial to you – Focus and approach. Training and credentials. What can they help with? Read more…
This is a question I get asked frequently. I suppose the same people might ask why someone would use a personal trainer? To be honest, it’s like everything, down to personal choice. If you want to get fit and healthy but struggle to commit to the gym or an exercise Read more…
“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…
Imagine you’re having a conversation with someone close to you. They share their hopes and dreams for the future. How would you typically react? The Enthusiast Are you the enthusiastic one, who looks to encourage them even if sometimes the dreams seem a little far-fetched or unachievable? The Realist Perhaps 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…
Do you find yourself trying to constantly balance your life? Walking that tightrope that ensures you have a good life balance? Talking to both my clients and friends, it seems that we either have SO much going on in our lives that we feel exhausted, or the diary is looking Read more…