Walking through a muddy forest is not dissimilar to life in general. There are some good bits, some bad bits and some truly horrid bits. Sometimes you just want it all to end. You want to give up or you wish a giant black hole could transport you to anywhere else but here. The thing … Continue reading Life is like a muddy forest
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You do not have a problem
"You know what your problem is..." The words barrelled out of my mum's mouth. "Your problem is you always make assumptions about people that aren't correct. Like the assumption you're making about me." In the past I would have taken this observation personally. I would have taken it on board to mean there was something … Continue reading You do not have a problem
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?
The greatest magic trick
I had the music blaring, was having a boogie, when a song that reminded me of a bad time in the past came on. I went from having a joyful boogie to feeling the anger and self-loathing I used to feel. But what was really going on? In the space of the songs changing, nothing … Continue reading The greatest magic trick
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?
The simple truth about you
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