There is a simple truth... You are more amazing than you realise. Yip, even you. You are stronger than you think. Aha, even you. You're more resilient than you know. That's right, even you. You have the capacity for greatness and the courage and confidence to achieve your goals and dreams. You're hearing me: yes, … Continue reading The simple truth about you
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You are incomparable
"There is no competition for you as you are unique." These were the wise words from a connection during an interesting conversation at the end of last year. He had asked me to consider starting a podcast or webinar to share my story and tales of adventure. I replied saying I had some interviews lined … Continue reading You are incomparable
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
Self-doubt versus confidence
So there is an important distinction that needs to be made... Self-doubt vs confidence. These are NOT two sides of the same coin - even though there is a fair amount of literature out there that suggests they are. Having self-doubt does not mean you 'lack confidence' - even though it feels that way. In … Continue reading Self-doubt versus confidence
#WalkNZ – Finally reached Bluff
I've done it! I've finally reached Bluff, the southern most point and finish of the 3,000km (1,864mile) Te Araroa Trail down the length of New Zealand. This was the final six days of the trail (plus one rest day) that I had left to complete after Covid lockdown put an end to the walk in … Continue reading #WalkNZ – Finally reached Bluff
Be proud to be YOU!
"Why would you want to do that?" That was the response I got from someone when I told them I was planning on taking four months to sail around the coast of Great Britain with my fiance in a 28-foot boat. They said it in the tone of voice as if they thought I was … Continue reading Be proud to be YOU!
What comes first – bravery or action?
What comes first - bravery or action? So often in our heads we think we need to be brave or confident before we can take action - I need to be more confident before I ask that person out on a date; I need to be brave/confident before I go for my dream job or … Continue reading What comes first – bravery or action?
You are not broken
You are not broken. There is nothing to fix. You're just having a moment with a lot of thinking going on. That's all. You have everything you need inside you already - the strength, resilience, wisdom, guidance, courage. The answers are there. They are just clouded and overshadowed by your thinking. You'll hear them as … Continue reading You are not broken
Who are you really?
I remember meeting up with an old ex-boyfriend partway through walking the length of New Zealand and he said the weirdest thing... He said: "Where did this adventurousness come from? You weren't into the outdoors or adventure when we were going out." In other words he hadn't pegged me as someone who liked climbing mountains … Continue reading Who are you really?