I have a desk in a studio in Brighton where I do my computer based work -marketing and admin and the like. I was walking over here this morning and I could hear one or two gremlins knocking around making me fearful about one or two things. In the past I might …
It might seem that ignoring self sabotaging thoughts, building resilience and developing self compassion are things that must be done when we have an opportunity to step outside of life, when meditating or when on holiday for example. But there are simple and effective processes that can be implemented throughout the day …
I am a creature of habit, I go running twice a week and every time I take the same route. It’s a beautiful route, right along the coast, it’s nice and flat and often quiet apart from a few dogs and walkers. It’s great in so many ways, last night the tide …
How are you at being assertive? I asked that question in a group training session recently and was met with silence and a sea of blank faces. The group didn’t really know what being assertive actually meant. ‘Being assertive means putting your needs in front of others doesn’t it? It means getting …
Wow. What a week. I promise not to talk too much about Brexit but it absolutely threw me last Friday, and that feeling lasted until about yesterday, when I started having more optimistic conversations about what’s next. I’m a lover of change, which is inevitable now, and so find myself contemplating how …
Stress. That old chestnut. Lately I’ve put on a bit of weight, and my skin has been braking out into spots, and I’ve had a bit of trouble feeling tired in the day and struggling to sleep at night. I was ignoring all of it. And then I was asked to run …
I’ve been battling gremlins of late. I’m not entirely sure why, but they decided to mount an offensive on me a couple of months ago and I’ve been trying to fend them off ever since. Experiencing gremlin chatter for me is tightness in my chest, very rapid thoughts and lots of fear …
So I’ve been reminded over the past few weeks how important my stock of go-to resources is, particularly if I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed or foggy. It’s pretty easy to forget all of the tools, perspectives and ideas for remaining energised and excited about life when you’re in any kind of fear. …
I’ve noticed that a default place for me to go to if I’m feeling overwhelmed or anxious, is my phone. I’ll catch myself looking at the news, or facebook or refreshing emails like they are a safe space to hang out when things in real life feel full on. I don’t actually …
I’m in Cyprus this week. I’m lucky enough to be able to come over here to work and enjoy the warmth. A few weeks ago I started to feel tired and run down so I booked a flight, along with my wonderful friend and fellow coach Elloa Atkinson, and here we are. I’m …
