Whether you work for yourself from home or your travel to work for someone else working within reasonable hours is a top priority if you to want to have a life that includes more than work. Here’s what I’ve learned about keeping reasonable hours: Plan ahead and prioritize - know what is … [Read more...]
Right now I’m in a place of flux. I’m questioning everything I’ve been doing and how it’s working for me. I’m feeling the frustration of things not happening as easily as I thought they would. I’m trying new things and seeing the outcomes and value I get from them and the value my clients are … [Read more...]
The next stage of my life (and my business) is calling. I am being presented with new exciting opportunities and with old dysfunctional relationship dynamics again. My resistance is up, I am avoiding and stalling and procrastinating. My self-doubt is strong and, far from beating myself up about it, … [Read more...]
Mrs Nice Lady wants everyone to be happy and makes it a personal challenge when it doesn’t happen. In particular, Mrs Nice Lady says things she thinks people want to hear. This can include: saying “nice” things, giving half the answer or even giving no answer at all in case it upsets … [Read more...]
I love nothing more than driving a clean car; it’s been number one priority since new. But lately I’ve stopped looking at it, I’ve hidden stuff in the boot, I’ve taken out bits and I’ve randomly put things back. I’ve made do with what I had, I’ve used workarounds, I’ve made excuses, in essence, … [Read more...]
It used to be that when I made a phone call with a request, no matter how simple or how important I would get told: “I’m sorry, I can’t hear you”. Somehow my voice would drop to such a level that it was barely audible. You can imagine then what it is like when I tried to delegate a task! Couple this … [Read more...]
From my first coach, I learned how to thoroughly enjoy my own space. I am a homebody and I love home! Home is a place where I can regroup and nurture myself after being out in the world, where I can do what I need to do and chill out as well! Knowing this is true for me you might wonder then - how … [Read more...]
What an interesting week it’s been as I ponder this thought! Here’s what’s come up for me. I like myself - sometimes: When I’m doing things I’m proud of When others tell me I’ve done something they approve of When my weight is where I want it to be, or my hair looks good or my clothes … [Read more...]
I took an agonizingly long time to sort out my will and the other things that go with it. Things like power of attorney and enduring power of attorney. It’s something I avoided and I told myself I didn’t have enough assets to warrant the effort. At the time I found this all to be very boring stuff … [Read more...]
How did you go with creating your budget? Seeing the current state of your finances can be an eye opener. Did you realize how much you’re bringing in and where it’s coming from, how much you’re spending and what you’re spending it on? When you see it in one lot it can be one big reality check. A … [Read more...]