Remember when you were a kid and you forgot to do your homework? There was always that joke – I didn’t do my homework because the dog ate it. And how often did the dog actually eat your homework? And actually, did you even have a dog? The point is you can come up with … Continue reading Why you keep making excuses and how to stop – so you can make your goals and dreams happen
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Six questions to reassess your life, feel more positive and get back on track
Give yourself the thumbs up! Life has a way of life-ing and throwing curveballs. Circumstance comes along and life doesn't turn out how we think it should. We end up going through the motions on autopilot, overcome by responsibilities, expectations and logical reasons why things are a good or bad idea. "I'm too busy," we … Continue reading Six questions to reassess your life, feel more positive and get back on track
This is what causes a lack of confidence
Be the sun, always shining in the background Everybody wants to feel confident, right? And we hate that feeling when we feel we lack confidence and start doubting our abilities. It’s at those down times that, as humans, we have a tendency to think that confidence is like a magical property that is the answer … Continue reading This is what causes a lack of confidence
How self-doubt keeps you stuck
Self-doubt isn't like a felled tree over your path You know what it’s like… You’ve got this amazing dream and it really calls to you but you can’t help thinking.. what if I fail, what if people will laugh at me, I don’t have the confidence, I’m not ready, it’s impossible or I’m just not … Continue reading How self-doubt keeps you stuck
Volcano number 30 – Mt Taranaki
Mt Taranaki looked beautiful in the golden dawn light, its 2,500m high volcanic cone brilliant against the morning’s clear sky. I hadn’t done enough training really for the 1,600m ascent of the New Zealand volcano but it had been on my bucket list for years. Reaching the summit would mark it as volcano number 30 … Continue reading Volcano number 30 – Mt Taranaki
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Three reasons you’re a people pleaser
Most people pleasers bend and contort themselves to please others because of three key beliefs...🙏 They fear they aren't good enough and are seeking approval and validation or🙏 They fear they don't belong so they change themselves to "fit in" or🙏 They are scared that they are unlovable so they please others to avoid rejection, … Continue reading Three reasons you’re a people pleaser
Introvert versus extrovert
I've been talking to a few people recently who have said they're introverts, socially awkward, shy and not very confident.The funny thing is, at no point in the conversation had I thought they were any of these labels they had used to define themselves.They all came across as totally capable, bubbly, passionate, good communicators, funny, … Continue reading Introvert versus extrovert
How do you talk to yourself? Like a bully or with love?
"You’re so uncool. You’re boring. You’re stupid. You’re so not attractive."All things I've previously told myself."Why do you think you could do that? Those people are better than me. I should be more like them. I'm just not good enough."All things I've previously told myself."I've failed before so therefore it proves I can't do this. … Continue reading How do you talk to yourself? Like a bully or with love?
I’ve started Parkrun – this is what I’ve learnt
Photo not from Parkrun but a walking event from a couple of years ago A couple of months ago I started Parkrun - the Saturday morning 5km community running event.But I don't run (because I'm not a runner) - instead I walk. If I'm honest I've always been a bit put off by Parkrun by … Continue reading I’ve started Parkrun – this is what I’ve learnt