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Why comparison really is the thief of joy

October 28, 2016 By Karen Main Leave a Comment

comparison

I’ve recently had a big, messy, awakening. It came after days spent consumed by frustration, dissatisfaction and all the other yucky stuff that swirls around these heavy emotions. Let me tell you I had my whinge on big time…  complaining to anyone who would listen, out for revenge and seriously cranky. Looking back I can say it was ugly […]

Filed Under: Connection and Support, Growth and Learning, What matters most Tagged With: comparison, emotion, feelings, happiness, joy

How to find ease when a storm of frustration is building

March 26, 2015 By Karen Main Leave a Comment

Storm

A storm is brewing. I am never quite sure how it begins. Could it be those few late nights?  The yoga class I skipped? Maybe the anticipation of school holidays and the ‘guilt juggle’ I then have with work? Is it the lack of time for the list of things I truly want to do? Is […]

Filed Under: Less can be More Tagged With: ease, effectiveness, emotion, feelings, life

How fear and desire can lead to a life that feels good

December 11, 2014 By Karen Main Leave a Comment

Desire Map

As swiftly as I was crossing that last task off my To Do list I was beginning to write a new list for tomorrow. There was nothing unusual about this moment, it was what I did everyday, and yet this day was different. I lingered, I took more notice. Realising, that even once everything is done and complete, I automatically began anticipating […]

Filed Under: Desire Map, Outside your Comfort Zone Tagged With: challenge, courage, desire, emotion

How I made a significant and positive change

November 24, 2014 By Karen Main 2 Comments

I felt tired, I felt crankyMore than I likedOverwhelmed and exhaustedMy busy-ness spikedI was lost and unsureWas I really enough?There was a pit deep insideI attempted to fill by doing stuffI made myself busyFilled life to the brimWithout purpose and meaning It all felt quite grimMy intuitive voice Drowned out by the ‘shoulds’The ‘have tos’ and ‘must […]

Filed Under: Feeling Inspired, Growth and Learning, Poetic Words Tagged With: courage, emotion, poetry, reflection

When you feel ready to complain, try this instead

September 8, 2014 By Karen Main 9 Comments

Maya Angelou Quote

I bumped into a friend at the shops, I greeted her with my big ‘showtime’ smile as I attempted to restrain my complaining whine. I politely listened to her, all the while itching to dive into the conversation with my current ‘whoaaaaa is me’ routine. I could feel it rising, then whoosh, out it came like […]

Filed Under: Feeling Fabulous, Time to reflect, What matters most Tagged With: bliss, emotion, Fabulous, Growth, happiness, ideas

Why being vulnerable is an ingredient to living fabulously

July 14, 2014 By Karen Main 22 Comments

Brene Brown Quote

I have stumbled many times in my life.   Some stumbles I am yet to heal from……. It was mid morning.  I was in the company of trusted souls.  Amidst the lattes and banana cake we were dissecting our lives, attempting to make some sense of the daily chaos. Spilling our stories, laughing and nudging each […]

Filed Under: Feeling Fabulous, Outside your Comfort Zone Tagged With: courage, emotion, Fabulous, vulnerability

The fear of being seen

June 16, 2014 By Karen Main 17 Comments

Brene Brown quote

I found a table in the glorious Winter sun and waited for my very dear friend to arrive.  We had both managed to squeeze in a quick lunch and I was looking forward to a chat. She arrived, and with her usual ease and grace, slung her bag across her chair, sat down and flipped me […]

Filed Under: Connection and Support, Outside your Comfort Zone Tagged With: emotion, friend, Growth, happiness

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Meet Karen

Karen Main is a Life Leadership Coach for people who are ready to make a change in their lives.
Through her coaching, workshops and speaking gigs she’s here to help you design a life you love — while making it all feel like a celebration.
And when she’s not working, you can find her indulging in a long walk with the dog, laughing with her kids or at her favourite yoga class Read More…

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