I was talking to my mum the other day about self-development and we got onto the topic of relationships.Previously I was in an emotionally abusive relationship which sapped my dwindling spark but how things can change – I’m now about to get married next year to the most wonderful man.And in the intervening years I’ve … Continue reading Finding your cheerleader
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The secret to happiness
It’s the first week back at my computer working - but from a different country.Same nine to five, same job, same clients, same deadlines, same to-do list.The only thing different is the location (and I admit, a better view).But I still felt the groan and the frustration of the alarm clock going off at 6:30am … Continue reading The secret to happiness
The one question to ask – Is it true?
"But I need practical advice on what to do," said a client, who I'm coaching to achieve a big goal. "OK, so when you start to have a thought or a feeling, ask if it's true," I said. "Look for the evidence that it's not fact. If you can do that you'll see the illusion … Continue reading The one question to ask – Is it true?
What’s happening when you don’t know what to do – and how to figure it out
Sometimes it feels like you don't know what to do or who you are... You're searching for the answers, you're asking advice, you're overthinking and stressing about the fact that you "should" know but you don't. I've been there. When I was walking the South Island section of the Te Araroa Trail I felt I … Continue reading What’s happening when you don’t know what to do – and how to figure it out
The only thing holding you back from achieving your goals
The only thing that is holding you back from achieving your goals and dreams is... What you think. In other words, the stories that you tell yourself that you believe to be true. What's holding you back is NOT the excuses you've made up or the situation you find yourself in or even your fears … Continue reading The only thing holding you back from achieving your goals
What colour is your garden?
What colour is your garden? Your go-to answer is more than likely to be GREEN. But... Look a bit closer. You'll notice different shades and tones of green: dark, light, shiny, matt. There will be yellowy greens, silvery greens, red-tinged greens. "Oh yeah," I can all hear you say. The different greens in our gardens … Continue reading What colour is your garden?
An introduction to self-belief and finding your awesome – group workshop for women
An introduction to self-belief and finding your awesome Pilot group workshop for women Starting Wednesday June 28th Weekly 7:30pm-9pm UK (2:30pm East Coast US/11:30am West Coast US/6:30am NZ) Zoom – four sessions Limited spaces Cost: £150 To jump on board and take the first step on your journey to being the person you want to … Continue reading An introduction to self-belief and finding your awesome – group workshop for women
How to break through the “I can’t” to the “I can”
You know what it's like. There's some goal you want to achieve but you just don't think you can. You think of every reason and excuse under the sun. You think of all the what ifs and fears and doubts. You latch onto that feeling of anxiety. You just think you can't do it. But … Continue reading How to break through the “I can’t” to the “I can”
What to do on a bad day
Sometimes you wake up and it's just not your day. You want to throw the towel in. You think: what's the point. So what can you do? Firstly, remember it's ok to feel like that. Don't beat yourself up for being human. Instead of pulling out your inner bully, focus on one small thing you … Continue reading What to do on a bad day
What’s it like to sail around Great Britain in a 28-foot boat?
So my fiance Mark only went and self-published an e-book on our experience sailing around the coast of Great Britain earlier this year. It's titled - A Voyage Around Britain in a small Yacht: A true and honest log of two everyday people sailing around the UK. I'm incredibly excited and proud! Of course I'm biased … Continue reading What’s it like to sail around Great Britain in a 28-foot boat?