Six strategies for overcoming resistance to change that I wish I had access to when I was starting! Working in the coaching profession for the last almost ten years has been exciting and eye opening. The biggest challenge we help people with, as coaches, is...
Do you want to know how to overcome people pleasing?Welcome to a journey exploring people pleasing—an intricate behavior driven by our desire to conform.In this article, I'll explore people-pleasing's origins and its impact on our lives and relationships.I'll reveal the harmful consequences of people-pleasing and...
Embarking on a new goal or challenge can be both exciting and daunting. Initially, we may possess a strong vision of success, fueled by motivation and a willingness to take action. However, as time progresses, we often encounter familiar feelings of fatigue, boredom, discouragement, and...
This IS Part of the 'Exploring the Tapestry of Friendship' series Welcome to Part 1/5 Childhood, a time of innocence and wonder, is also a crucial period for forming friendships that can profoundly impact our lives. These early connections have the power to shape our emotional intelligence,...
This IS Part of the 'Control The Controllables' series Welcome to Part 5/5 In the previous four parts of this series on "Control the Controllables", we've discussed the importance of personal responsibility, adaptability, self-motivation, mental energy, and intentional attention. Now, in this final part, we'll focus on...
This IS Part of the 'Control The Controllables' series Welcome to Part 4/5 In this article, we will explore the concept of attention and focus, and how they relate to personal responsibility in controlling the controllables. What is Attention? Attention and focus are often used interchangeably, but they have...
This IS Part of the 'Control The Controllables' series Welcome to Part 3/5 When it comes to taking control of the controllables of our lives, one of the most important aspects to consider is the energy we create within ourselves. Our diet, exercise routine, and mental well-being...
This IS Part of the 'Control The Controllables' series Welcome to Part 2/5 Motivation is what drives us to succeed and achieve our goals. But how do we stay motivated when things get tough? In this post, I'll explore the different types of motivation, how they impact...
This IS Part of the 'Control The Controllables' series Welcome to Part 1/5 Controlling the controllables is an essential concept that can help us navigate challenging situations with greater ease and resilience. At its core, this idea is about focusing on what we can control, and letting...
Confidence is often seen as something that can be gained or lost, but this is a misnomer. The truth is that confidence is the default state. We are born with a natural sense of self-assurance. As we grow up and experience adverse childhood experiences, trauma,...