Photo by Gabrielle Henderson on Unsplash This week’s theme is gratitude and appreciation. Whether it’s spoken out loud, written down or a moment of reflection the feeling of gratitude can help to pick yourself up when you’re feeling low. Spoken – hearing the words out loud brings it all to … [Read more...]
Start with the first step
Photo by Danilo Batista on Unsplash 2019 has just begun. Your vision for the year may be so big and daunting that you can’t possibly imagine getting there. Hesitating at this point will put all your plans into jeopardy. Without that first step there will be no others and your vision will not see … [Read more...]
Start with the end in mind
Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash Imagine going on a trip and not knowing your destination. Some days I get overwhelmed with all that needs to be done, the competing deadlines of what has to be done and what I want/need for myself and my sanity. At the end of the day it feels like I’ve … [Read more...]
Starting 2019 your way
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...]
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...]
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...]