I’ve written about Trust before, but this is a big issue and also a central value for me, so I come back to this topic often. I also want to provide an update on how I’ve been Boosting my Confidence recently, because that’s linked in with my self-trust. I hope…
When I have coaching conversations with others and their words are constantly on the past, it’s a sign that they aren’t living in the NOW. When you think about it, what control do you have over the past? There is none. Harsh as that sounds. We cannot change what has…
There’s a misconception that coaching always has to be a long term investment, but coaching can provide really quick results in a short amount of time, even a short chat, or an hours Focus session. Maybe a boost in motivation and confidence as you prepare for one specific event (eg…
The saying ‘buy cheap, pay twice‘ is often spoken in our house when we’re considering options for something new. In fact, this was taught to me as I was growing up. A couple of things that come to mind are owning a car that’s reliable so won’t be the cheapest,…
I first read Think Like a Tree ( The natural principles guide to life ) by Sarah Spencer last year. Since then I’ve dipped into it several times as phrases or thoughts have come to mind, particularly when I’m having a coaching conversation in the outdoors. To read all about…
Embracing Change The first step to navigating change in midlife is to embrace it. It’s normal to feel anxious or uncertain about the future, but instead of resisting the changes, try to approach them with an open mind and a positive attitude. Embracing change can help you feel more in…
Parkinson’s Law is the principle that a task or project will expand to fill the time allotted for its completion. Give a task a week, it will take a week. Only have an hour…you can get it done (to a good enough standard) in an hour. Realising 4 months had already passed…
Here’s an update the challenges I’ve done since my last post: Completed 13-20 A very relaxing evening with my friend at the Titanic Spa near Huddersfield. I’ve never been to a spa before, though I have been in saunas and jacuzzi’s. It was a great evening, in superb company –…
How does Imposter Syndrome show up: Which of these 👆 show up for you? Here’s my 3 top tips to move beyond Imposter Syndrome: 1. Share your feelings You build up stories that just aren’t true, and through sharing your thoughts you can start to recognise this for yourself. Find…
The physical symptoms of perimenopause can include hot flushes, night sweats, joint pain, brain fog, the feeling of ‘can’t be arsed’ – the CBAs, irregular periods and sleep disturbances to name just a few. The Balance App from Dr Louise Newson is a great resource where you can log and…
When did I first notice things ‘weren’t right’ This is impossible to pin down precisely, and exactly why perimenopause is such a challenge. A switch didn’t flip overnight like breaking a bone in an accident and suddenly I knew “I’m in perimenopause”. There wasn’t a clear idea that I’d lost…
Modern day distractions come in many forms and vary drastically depending on a your lifestyle. From the mundane – like scrolling through social media – to the more complex such as getting lost in a book, distractions are all around us. Technology has made it easier than ever to be…
