This week a phrase came to my attention that I've heard many, many times over the years. But, this time, it hit differently.
'Courage is not the absence of fear...but showing up and taking action despite it'.
Oooof. Why is it that these seemingly 'cheesy' phrases can have an impact on us one day and not the next?
I'll tell you...;)
Read MoreHave you ever felt scared that you've gone 'backwards' and undone all your 'hard work'? I definitely have - and as a result, I recently returned from an incredibly powerful internal 'adventure' and I would love to share it with you…
Read Moreyou know what? Sometimes I really hate the truth...and sometimes, I love it. But most often times, its a bit of both....
Read MoreIf you want to be or have more confidence, it’s definitely worth remembering these points…
Read MoreDo you want to know a relationship saving sentence - workplace relevant; romantic relationship relevant; friends and family relevant?
It is this:
"The story that I'm telling myself is..."
And you can say it to yourself AND/OR others to clear up troubling situations.
Read Morea communication lesson: what you hear in your mind is very rarely actual truth…
"Surely, I've posted SO much about this trip and spammed people with photos and videos, I can't post anymore?" ...said my brain, preventing me from posting another adventure-related post.
I was SO wrong.
Read MoreDistinctions are EVERYTHING.
”Let it BE, rather than let it go” came to me yesterday and I immediately thought "YES. That's it, a perfect distinction".
And why shouldn’t we just ‘let it go’?
Read MoreWhat is it that helps make us who we are and follow the paths that we do?
I was reflecting on this as I was preparing to head off on my current adventure.
I might never have been this person who enjoys doing these things that make some people say “nope, you’re mad!”, and others say “can I come, too?!”
Read MoreThe last five months have been very hard, and the last few weeks before I set off, particularly so. I’m sharing to increase congruence - which is vital in the work that I do.
This is NOT a sympathy request post, or attention seeking, or an invitation to ask for further details. If you want to offer me commiseration, I appreciate you, and that is not what this is about, thank you.
Read MoreI wanted to share this one tip that helps anyone with pretty much anything. It is the one daily practice that is my only non-negotiable.
Here is the story of how it came to be…
Do you find yourself struggling to think well of yourself? Or dismissing things you were once proud of but now think ‘don’t count’ as they are a while ago? Do you struggle to remember your moments of inspiration or brilliance – or even go so far as to insist that you haven’t had any?
You’re not alone – and it is depressingly easy to fall into that trap, but I WON’T HAVE IT!
Read MoreIt was a common theme throughout my life from various figures – mistaking a naturally exuberant personality with self-confidence, or (worse) ‘loving yourself’ & then, usually, trying to crush it in some way, teach me a lesson or ‘bring me down a peg or two’...
Read MoreI know it’s weird for a coach to say this, so read on to find out why…
Read MoreWell, this is a biggie. The one thing that holds us all back from pretty much everything and anything we want. Here I share some useful learnings in dealing with it.
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