We all want to be a good friend. When a friend of ours is in need of help, or just a sympathetic ear, we can’t be there for them quick enough. But have you ever thought about doing that for yourself? For most of us, this idea doesn’t cross our path. We tend to look after everyone else first. So how about this: have you ever let a friendship go? While most friendships are special connections to be nurtured, there are some that only work in one direction. It is so easy to get into...
So when I took a risk at 27 and gave up a life deemed ‘idyllic’, it paid off, because I learnt what I didn’t want from life. I learnt that the curve ball that had been thrown my way and tipped my world slightly off kilter, was the most life-affirming moment to date. I came crashing out of my comfort zone in one fell-swoop and three years on, I’m still living, but in a different postcode, and in a very different mood.
I’m a great believer that if something doesn’t quite work out, it’s...
No matter how confident or put together we are, we all have the one friend or colleague who seems to be practically made of self-belief, positive thinking, and self-confidence. It’s easy to forget that even the most confident seeming people may actually be nervous and not quite so self-assured beneath the surface. How then, can we learn to not only project confidence, but to feel like we’ve got this on the inside too?
We’ve put together a short list of books that can help give you a...
It happens every now and again. A new enquiry will come in from someone about coaching. They are curious, they are looking for change, and they think they are ready. We arrange the compatibility session and they are full of enthusiasm. Then with a few hours to go, a text or email will arrive saying something along the lines of "I'm sorry, I need to cancel" or "I've thought about it, and actually I'm fine". Now, I have no way of knowing what is going on, perhaps they really are fine, perhaps...
Are you at a transition point in your life? This could be due to your job, relationships, health or any other area for that matter. Times like these can be very confusing, overwhelming and even stressful for many of us. Not knowing what the right next step could be; whether to take a leap of faith to something new or stay put (despite the frustrations there may be lots of positive reasons to stay where you are). What do you do? This is where coaching comes in and can be incredibly helpful...
This article discusses the powerful and transformative effects of practising mindfulness by intentionally focusing attention on the present moment, enhancing self-awareness and ultimately taking responsibility for how we respond to life stimuli. It's so easy to get tangled in the complex web of our analytical minds and to disconnect from the joys of life experiences. I often catch myself becoming absorbed by thoughts or reacting rather than responding mindfully to 'life triggers' leading to...
When it comes to the workplace, it can be hard to articulate your thoughts with a constructive attitude - particularly if you find having confidence in your opinions difficult, or you’re aware there are sensitive members of your team.
But giving constructive criticism is a healthy activity in the workplace and enables important projects to move forward, better working relationships to flourish, as well as more open and honest discussions. It encourages creative thinking, confidence...
When I was in my young twenties, I would often find myself in a hopeless loop of negative thoughts and, as a result, it led to anxiety about many things, from worrying about being judged to obsessing about perfectly fitting each person’s criteria of me. Due to my low self-esteem, I created an endless pattern of worry and anxiety trying to live up to my own imagined expectations, and as a result I would sabotage my future before I had even got there! I became so used to thinking in this...
When I present to organisations and companies about confidence, I often question the attendees as to how confident they are in their abilities at work. I ask them to score their expertise from zero to 10 - with zero being "I'm totally incapable of doing my job", and 10 meaning "I'm extremely capable". When I average the scores of men and women, I can guarantee that the men’s average score will be higher than the women’s average. This is backed up by research in which they...
We could all do with an extra little boost to help inspire and motivate us from time to time. Whether you’re stuck in a creative rut, are looking for a little more confidence to make a career leap, or aren’t sure how to start making time in your routine for more self-care, balance, and wellbeing, there’s a podcast out there that can help.
We’ve put together a quick list of some of the top free inspirational and motivational podcasts available through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and...
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