How often are we reminded that it’s changing our mind or perspective about a difficult situation that helps us deal with it? Alot. Here’s a great TED talk given by Kelly McGonigal that puts a fun & refreshing slant on stress; how we can perceive it as well as its physiological and social benefits.
On Friday 9th August I turned 45! As always happens in the lead-up to my birthday, I’m as unsettled as a hatching hen. I’m up. I’m down. I jiggle. A constant process of feeling unsettled until the big day. It’s a crazy two weeks! 🙂 Throughout this time I have flashbacks to moments over the last […]
My History | My Approach Road To Life Coaching I came to life coaching having been through the process myself. It showed me that working with someone who is experienced in listening, feedback, questioning supportively while also being objective in their view of your situation, creates a cohesive framework, meaningful goals while having the freedom to […]
That’s the big question. Why (have) a life coach? The coach possesses: Listening skills Questioning skills Objectivity You, the client, gain clarity through: Identification of any type of barrier holding you back (self-held or external) Identification of your strengths (skills, approaches, styles) Identification of areas you want to develop (either in terms of the outcome you […]
Here’s an article I wrote for the Life Coach Directory using the analogy of a Life Coach being your Personal Tailor. It touches on the plethora of self-help books we have all read. Off-the-Peg versus Bespoke/Handmade. There are pros & cons in both. Happy reading!
Safe Head Space I am a great believer in giving people space and allowing them time to find their own way and their own solutions. Challenges/Barriers/Solutions There is something about human nature & barriers. Don’t ask me what it is (but I am sure on some level we are designed to constantly overcome tough environments) but I […]
When people talk about “chemistry” in a relationship, it might just be a real chemical! Oxytoxin is the hormone. Bonding is the game. Here’s a post from Life Extension Blogger about what it does and what you can do to increase it.
All I ever want for people is for them to find, feel and experience their kind of happiness. That may take time, exploration, setbacks and ah-hah! moments. Enjoy them. Learn by them. Set your happiness clock by them. As much as I believe in action it means nothing without connection. Find out why you want […]
Inspirational phrases are ten a penny and can be a bit of a coaching cliché. But I like this one. Its relevance is broad; applicable across the spectrum from people needing courage to move forward with their plan but may be nervous or unsure to do so, to that niggling idea in your head that […]
I am not one for new year’s resolutions but there is something about August when I give myself a little bit of a reality check and assess what has happened and where I believe I’m going. August is my birthday month and it pretty much works being slightly off centre of the middle of the […]