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?
5 types of imposter - which one are you?
In her book, The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women, Valerie Young outlines five ways imposter syndrome feelings may emerge. I outline these in this latest blog post and share some ideas to help you reframe your thinking, if you identify with any of these.
A quick hack to stop panic attacks
Panic attacks and anxiety can dent your self-confidence. This mindfulness technique might be the thing you need to quickly reclaim some calm.
Psychometric tests
The term ‘psychometric tests’ can fill some of us with dread. We don’t want to be put into a box, or given a label, or be judged or compared to others. This post explains a bit more about what the 3 psychometric tests can measure and how we can use them to help us become more self-aware and effective within our careers.
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.
Is it important to keep setting goals?
In this blog post I talk about my own experience of what happened after I achieved my own BHAG of writing a book…
Conditional V non-conditional confidence
When you struggle with imposter syndrome you often will experience conditional confidence but non-conditional confidence may be more useful to help you build self-worth and genuine self-confidence. This post explores the topic in more detail…
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…
I'm an SC - what about you?
The Everything DiSC® profile and coaching session is a great way to deepen your self awareness, and use your strengths to determine how you want to utilise these to achieve your goals.
Are you in an abusive relationship with yourself?
How do you break out of an abusive relationship, when the abuser is you? In this blog post I explore the importance of self-compassion and kindness as a way to build your self-confidence.
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.
Which is greater - your desire to succeed or your fear to fail?
I share my response and insights into this interesting question, based on my personal experience after I failed to complete the challenge of walking around the Isle of Wight.
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!
How do I increase my motivation and stop procrastinating?
The Oxford English Dictionary’s definitions of motivation and procrastination are:
Motivation means “a reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way”
Procrastination means “the action of delaying or postponing something”
This blog post explores in more detail how to increase motivation and decrease procrastination.