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Whether coaching clients are striving to boost their confidence, beat a phobia or find their purpose, they have one thing in common. Each of them talks about feeling stuck in some way, struggling to meet their own expectations (or those of the people close to them) of what life should be like. And they're in good company. According to a survey by GoDaddy, two thirds of Americans are frustrated with their progress in life and feel stuck in a rut. They claim that money, motivation and not...

It can be easy to fall into a career slump. Maybe you’re feeling lost, unsure what to do next with your career (or life), or perhaps you know what you want to do but you’re struggling to maintain the motivation to get things done. If you’re feeling stuck in a rut, there are many options you can try to restart your inspiration and discover new motivations to help propel you forward.

Our inspirations can come from all around us. You may feel particularly inspired after reading a good...

If you tend to bottle up your emotions then let me first say, you are not alone. It’s quite a cultural thing here in the UK, with many of us brought up by parents and grandparents who lived through a war. Back then, they had to make do and soldier on. We all grew up with this influence. Even today, we see the ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ slogan everywhere. So when something unexpected and bad side-swipes us, a fairly common reflex is to tough it out, smile, perhaps even laugh it...

Spring is definitely here, albeit the weather is not particularly Spring-like currently! It's April and the trees are blossoming, new life is all around; from lambs in the fields to daffodils and tulips sprouting from their bulbs and as is typically the case we start to look to do some ‘spring-cleaning’ or feel the need for some sorting through of belongings and reorganisation in our lives. What are the benefits of decluttering?  Spring cleaning or decluttering has some...

Why your struggle brings satisfaction To reach the top of any mountain, you have to endure the pain of the climb. Often I have clients who have amazing dreams - and part of our sessions will be to look at what work, sacrifice, change and even pain will be needed to turn those dreams into reality. This is the part that sometimes can get in the way.9 times out of 10, people are willing to put the work into reaching their dreams, but sometimes during the planning of the journey or even in the...

What is 'procrastination'? Procrastination! Such a great word. How often do you find yourself blaming procrastination when you have not achieved what you set out to do? You were full of good intentions when you decided to do “that thing”. It seemed so obvious, so important. This is what you needed to do. This was your priority!However, when it comes to actually doing it, you are filled with irrational reasons for not getting started, or not completing it. You find yourself...

We set goals to satisfy our human needs. Models that have been developed over the years to maximise human potential and to increase performance all agree that goal setting, even at its most basic form, is the key for succeeding and therefore staying happy.  Otherwise, it would be a hit and miss game, and endless disappointments if we don’t set goals. The result of not setting goals and taking random actions is a downward spiral towards increased anxiety, losing our self-belief, our...

Whatever stage you’re at with your life, choosing to see a life coach is a big decision. It can feel like a big investment to make - not only a monetary investment but one that requires your time and effort.

But, once you’ve decided to undertake coaching, how do you choose which professional to go with? There are so many factors that can affect our choice and, in unknown territory, it can feel a little overwhelming.

To help make the process easier, we’ll walk you through how to use...

"We only do well the things we like doing." - Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, French novelist Do you enjoy a tasty meal? Often it can be something to look forward to at the end of a long day or it may be enjoyed with friends and family. We all have a different favourite meal; some people have more exotic preferences than others, others will always choose pasta, some simply love a tasty roast dinner. There are so many different recipes and meals to choose from, all with a unique combination of...