Photo by Mohamed Hassan on Pixabay Woohoo! We’re into 2019; a new year, a new start, a new direction or maybe you’re not ready for any of that yet. Wherever you are at the start of another year just be with it. Wherever you are is the perfect place for you. And with any luck, we’ll get to … [Read more...]
Christmas and family celebrations
Photo by Aaaon Burden on Unsplash The Christmas season is almost here! While I write this with a sense of excitement I am aware that for many this is not the case. I have had Christmases in my life where I have dreaded it all – the gift giving, the many yearend get togethers and extra social … [Read more...]
Winding down – it’s okay to take a break and enjoy it!
And this week I thought I would be winding down for the year! Finishing up a whole life and starting a new one means that things are still being finalised even as I embark on this next adventure of a full-time role during the day and keeping things going outside of that. The lead up included a … [Read more...]
It’s not over until it’s over
Photo by Josh Adamski on Unsplash At the end of every coaching journey there are the final details to consider. This is that time of the journey for 2018. We are in December and it’s time to tie up all those ends. With a new adventure starting this week I want to honour and let go of what has … [Read more...]
A last word on turning what has to be done into something that you want to do
Photo by Katy Belcher on Unsplash There are definitely times when things just have to get done, whether you want to or whether you have to. These are likely the times that you’ll find yourself procrastinating, putting it off or distracting with other things - sometimes they may even be important … [Read more...]
Getting (the important) things done
Photo by Ferenc Horvath on Unsplash It’s all very easy for me to say “turn something you have to do into something you want to do” but what if you still don’t want to do it? A good point! Sometimes my enthusiasm overlooks the practicalities so let’s look at some practicalities. I’ll start with … [Read more...]
When small things become big upsets
Photo by Randy Jacob on Unsplash The smallest things can cause the biggest upsets! This week I had a call from a client asking, “Why do I let things upset me so much?” - a change of plans she wasn’t told about (very inconsiderate on their part), the expectation that she’d handle it all (because … [Read more...]
Reclaim your life – how to get rid of Mondayitis
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash This week I talked with a client about that dreaded feeling that comes over her on Mondays. Mondayitis can hit anytime but many people really feel it on Mondays – that feeling of “here we go again and it’s never ending”, generally accompanied by “what’s the … [Read more...]
Who says you’re supposed to do that?
Photo by Rawpixel on Unsplash With 60 days of the year left my 90 day plan still has gaping holes in it and I am feeling the pressure to fill them, because that’s what you’re “supposed” to do, right? This week I was reminded that there is no rush to do or be or achieve anything, that I am the … [Read more...]
Is all work and no play working for you?
Photo by Marion Michele on Unsplash When I did the time & money exercise recently I was surprised how much of both centred on work activities and how little on personal activities; this includes the necessary things like sleep, exercise and healthy eating and the other necessary things like … [Read more...]