There’s a lot of exhaustion around at the moment. I hear it in conversations with clients, friends, and colleagues. It’s often mentioned in slightly hushed tones, almost like a confession. People are saying their nervous system feels fried, or that they’ve got nothing left in the tank. There’s usually a layer of embarrassment with it - most people ... Read On
Your own Becoming – the Ultimate Spiritual Journey
The weeks seem to fly by so fast right now and it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life. I think we’re all still busy being busy; running around chasing our never-ending to-do lists, and sometimes feeling a tad disconnected from ourselves and our deeper purpose. So, imagine what it would be like to step into a space where ... Read On
The Joys and Dynamics of being more Connected (within yourself)
Lately, I've been chatting with a few clients about a dynamic that tends to crop up once you start effectively managing your energy field. You begin to notice the subtle differences in how you feel - especially when you’re slightly off balance versus when you’re in complete harmony with yourself. It gets WAY more noticeable when you're operating ... Read On
Done is Better than Perfect
Now, I know this idea isn’t exactly hot off the press. You’re busy, living a full life, probably juggling a million things at once. Let’s be real, you’ve probably learned to kick perfectionism to the curb a while ago. This ain’t your first rodeo. But yesterday, I got a solid reminder that "done" is always better than "perfect" - because ... Read On
Hope is always there, even when it feels lost
I’ve lost hope before. When I’ve been ill. Alone. Broke. Sad. Angry. Grieving. I realised recently that as I made my way through those times and came out the other side, even though I may have given up hope at times, it was still there. It's really not easy to see when you're in the thick of it. Maybe you've given up. Perhaps you're in ... Read On
Could you be getting caught up in “I’ll try” thinking?
How easy is it to get caught up in “I’ll try” thinking ?? Do you hear yourself say it to people? “I’ll try and get that to you by this time.” “I’ll try and be there.” “I’ll try and do it.” “I’ll try” can mean I’m going to do this, but really I’m not that keen or enthusiastic. Or it feels too much on top of what I’m already doing. Or I’m ... Read On
Are you taking good enough care of yourself right now?
Okay, so there’s a lot going down right now on the home front and around the world. Whether you’ve got a bunch of Covid cases in your workplace, are waiting with bated breath for mandates to be dropped, or concerned for Ukraine, it’s enough to put us a tad off kilter. I’ve had a few days of feeling a bit out of my usual flow and really needing to ... Read On
Are you being compassionate enough with yourself right now?
Wow, it’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the penultimate month of the year. And what a situation we find ourselves in. I’m feeling very aware of the multiple stressors that people are facing right now, and that they are not only many but also varied, especially for those in lockdown areas or those being severely affected by mandates ... Read On
Lockdown Resources to Help You Thrive
Dear ones, Here in New Zealand we've found ourselves plunged into a very sudden level 4 lockdown and whilst it was very much on the cards, it’s still very jarring and very disruptive. There are a lot of very’s in that sentence but I guess that’s the nature of the week we’ve had! Here are a range of free resources at Start With You to help to ... Read On
I don’t believe in stress management
Although I specialise in stress and resilience, among other things, I actually don’t believe in managing stress or stress management. That’s a bit of a mind-bender for some, but this nuance in semantics is actually pretty important. These terms presuppose we’re going to have stress and it needs to be managed, which is buying into the paradigm ... Read On