Often when people come to me it’s because they’re fed up, frustrated and exhausted from months, and even years of wanting to change something in their life and not succeeding. They may have goals neatly written down, a vision board hovering over their desk and a pile of affirmations on their bedside and yet change […]
What’s wrong and how am I to blame
I watched him stumble up the street, scuffing his shoes as he walked, head down. “What’s wrong?” were the first words out of my mouth. “Nothing,” he muttered. I wasn’t convinced. “You don’t look happy. What’s wrong?” (again) Then came the barrage of Mum questions about friendships, sport, teachers, lunch and even the weather, as […]
What do you need to do your best work and enjoy life
Times are a changing for me. Finally, after months of see-sawing between self-doubt and self belief, my never-give-up-on-creating-your-dream-life attitude has paid off. I’m finally generating regular paid work, that’s also allowing me the lifestyle flexibility I want. You heard it, 10 months after our move, and with another regular consulting gig on my books, my […]
How to rise up when life gets busy and messy
“How are you?’ We ask and get asked this question countless times each day. And when we answer we tend to focus on the area of our life that’s concerning us most. I have so many reasons to be jumping for joy each and everyday, and I know it. Yet when I’m caught in a […]
Why comparison really is the thief of joy
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 […]
How to love what you do
How can I find what I love to do…. It’s a question I’m often asked. My answer… How can you love what you’re already doing? I’m not just talking about your job here. How can you love all the moments in your day, even the ‘not so great’ ones. For a while now I’ve had a […]
Why do we avoid joy and all that other good stuff
What would feel like an absolute pleasure right now? My client squirmed and whispered. “Pleasure? Me? Uuuugghhhh! I dunno”. I persisted, (because that’s what a coach does.) What do you crave, yearn for or secretly desire? More of the same… “I don’t really think about feelings like that.” “Okay then…. How about we make a […]
