What I’ve learnt from Carol Dweck
Carol Dweck’s work has been very influential in my thinking and approach to life. Here, I share some of the key things I’ve taken away from her best-selling book, Mindset.
Why is it so difficult for us to be kind?
We have a voice and I would love for us to use this power to build each other up, rather than knock each other down, and to celebrate our strengths, differences and uniqueness. How can you be kind today?
What is stopping you?
This post will help you to help a friend move out of talking about their goals and into action to achieving them.
The stewing box technique
You want to have a positive outlook, but what happens when someone really annoys you? I say, let yourself feel annoyed - but within the confines of a stewing box!
Which wolf are you feeding?
Are you focusing on the good or the bad? The positives or the negatives? The things you want or the things you don’t want? Where you choose to focus your attention can really affect how you feel and the results you get.
Dash and Lily
I dare you to try something new this holiday season and be open to learning from the experience - whether it is good or bad, your confidence in yourself will grow!
Yes, if...
When we need to find an excuse as to why we can’t achieve a particular goal or we want to justify why we can’t do something we often use the phrase, “No, because....” But what if a simple reframe could open up a world of possibility and choice for you? What if “No, because…” changes to “Yes, if…”?
Making the lockdown pause work for you
Last time I looked at the lessons I’ve learnt during lockdown; today I look at how you can make this life pause work for you.
Mirror mirror on the wall
The things that annoy or delight you about others may be more a reflection on you than you first realised! Become an explorer in your own life and dig a bit deeper into why certain behaviours trigger you…
Are you afraid you are not good enough?
Fear can be debilitating and stop you living the life you want and deserve. This blog post explores the function of fear as well as ways to overcome it so it will no longer hold you back and you can go after your dreams and goals!
Why is it so much easier to accept something negative compared to something positive?
In this blog post I look at why I find it easier to hold onto horrible comments from my past rather than accept lovely compliments received today.
Help! I've changed my mind...
Have you got it all figured out? Yes, great! No, great!
This blog post explores the benefits of exploration and trying new things, as well as being confident in the path you have chosen for yourself. Remember, this is your life, your journey, your adventure - it is your responsibility to love the life you are living - and, if you are not, only you have the power to change this!
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Not exactly sure what coaching is all about? Here is a case study of Susie’s business coaching and self-development journey with me!