Ever notice how the same situations pop up again and again?The same challenges.The same types of people.The same frustrations. It’s not a coincidence. Life keeps handing us the same test until we pass it.Not by changing what happens — but by changing how we respond. Think about it.Boarding a plane, […]

I love Christmas because it is a time for connection and joy and celebration. I love to spend it with people I care about – my chosen family – relaxing, enjoying each others company, the food and the fun. I know that for many Christmas can also bring very real […]

Following on from last week’s blog about the lessons we can learn from being bored, I want to share with you 8 Strategies for Harnessing the Joy and Creative Power of Boredom. Strategy One: Put Your Phone Down Seems as though picking up our phone has become a common cure […]

Let’s talk about boredom—and how it might actually be one of the best things to happen to you. Wait, wait, wait – you mean boredom might be good for me? Yep!! Boredom is simply that restless feeling when there’s nothing grabbing your attention or when what you’re doing feels flat […]

Here’s a question we don’t often ask ourselves: If I truly valued and respected myself, is this something I would do? It’s powerful, isn’t it? When was the last time you paused and thought about the choices you’re making—how you spend your time, the relationships you nurture, or even the […]

Recently, in a session with a coaching client, we explored the topic of “Being Right All The Time” which I wrote about earlier in an earlier blog. We specifically explored the challenges of being in a long-term relationship or marriage and feeling that something has gone or is going wrong. […]

So, Quick Question…..If you were running a race and passed the person in 2nd place, what place would you be in now? And….another one: In a lake, there is a patch of lily pads. Every day, the patch doubles in size. If it takes 48 days for the patch to […]

Now that we’ve explored why boundaries are essential and that they are, in fact, for you, it’s time to dive into the “how.” The practical side of things. Setting and maintaining boundaries is a skill that evolves over time, requiring reflection, patience, and consistency. They don’t happen overnight however, done […]

I often work with individual coaching clients and teams around setting and respecting personal boundaries and we start with understanding what boundaries are and their role in building and maintaining healthy working and personal relationships. First and foremost, boundaries are a way to take care of ourselves so that we […]

Together over this three-part series of emails, we have explored a checklist of survival mode symptoms plus 10 Practical Tips to take action so that you can change course and regain control over your life. I know that these tips work because I use them myself as do many of […]