Annie is a hard worker, committed to delivering and very loyal to her employer. She is a typical over achiever, perfectionist, and people-pleaser. This means she always puts others first, says yes when she should push back or say no, and consistently seeks external validation. As time moves forward, the cracks begin to appear.
Read MoreThis months blog is a video!
All about Connection and the link to Mental Health. I share some of my insights and get you thinking… I ask you some questions to reflect on and get you to shine some light on your mental fitness.
Read MoreRecently my inner judge reared its ugly head, it started a whole host of thoughts and overthinking to the stage where my imposter syndrome flared up. This easily happens when you find yourself in a situation outside your comfort zone. Rationally I was not in danger, the situation was not bad however inside my emotions were playing havoc…
Read MoreYou cannot pour from an empty cup. But why do we always try? Making smart choices daily can help support your health now and for years to come. In this month’s blog I share with you my routines in relation to sleep, diet, exercise, and hydration, read more here…
Read MoreOnce I cleared my calendar and the initial shock subsided, that is when it really hit me. My body was tense, locked up, my legs couldn’t straighten as my hamstrings were that tight! Is this even a symptom? This is what having COVID taught me…
Read MoreAs I lay in bed trying to sleep, I find myself thinking. My thoughts circle over and over about the day that was, and the day ahead. What I should or could have done differently, how I reacted in situations, the types of conversations I had, what work I completed, and what is on the extensive list for tomorrow. I get stuck on the merry-go-round of thoughts and sadly they are not always gentle and kind. Certainly NOT what I would say to a friend...
Read MoreI am tired, exhausted, counting down the days until year end. I need some time off – sound familiar? With the last two years overpowered by covid, lockdowns and constantly changing rules and restrictions many of us have not had a proper break, booked annual leave, had any time away from our day to day routines. How do you operate when you are running on empty…
Read MoreThere is no better time than NOW to focus on your mental health. I like to think of it as training, like what you do for physical fitness, our mental fitness is just as important. In this months blog I share what I do for my mental health to improve, support, and keep it in check. You can also find other free resources available…
Read MoreUnfortunately, or Fortunately I have plenty of experience and lessons to share with you. It is ok to not be ok with working remotely. As humans we crave interaction and connection with others, take that away and even the introverts will struggle. Here are my top 5 tips on how to effectively work from home…
Read MoreEmotions come first, non-consciously – they are signals on what is happening for you. You need to express self-compassion and accept your emotions for what they are with no harsh judgment on yourself. There are several different ways we can take a proactive approach to help our mindset…
Read MoreI work with many high achieving women executives that always put themselves last on the list and it has damaging effects. Even when they do find time to bump themselves up the list, they feel guilty about doing so, reducing the benefit of their focus, causing more stress and feelings of anxiety.
Read MoreWe just decided it was time…
Time to simplify our lives.
Create space.
Focus on ourselves.
Give our own individual businesses and clients the love they need and deserve.
Read MoreDo you find yourself comparing yourself to others? Bringing feelings of anxiety, and fear that you are NOT… doing enough, good enough, old enough, the list can go on and on for miles. These feeling arise quickly, easily and stay for a long time when we get stuck comparing ourselves to others. It strips away any type of happiness and leaves you feeling down and out. Why?
Read MoreWhat a year of wild rides, constant ups and downs. They say life is like a rollercoaster, but I think most of us at this point, want to get off and have a little rest for a minute! The changes that we have had to endure throughout the year have been disruptive and created a lot of unbalanced emotion. From a neuroscience point of view, when we face constant change and uncertainty, we tend to…
Read MoreIt is easy to get stuck in ground hog day, mindlessly going through the motions. In default mode, not really paying attention to the moments we find ourselves in. As time passes and restrictions start to ease, another adjustment needs to be made, this can stir up many different emotions. It can lead us to over think, second guess, self-doubt and…
Read MoreEverything started to change. As time went on the stress started to climb. Sometimes we can know exactly what needs to be done, the clear path to move forward but we are stuck, frozen in our tracks. This is common when we are in the emotional part of our brain, the limbic system, we are on alert and find it difficult to think clearly, we are not rational enough to make decisions that will serve us best…
Read MoreEmployees need, more than ever, clarity and certainty in relation to their performance, regular communication and connection to still feel a part of the team, and acknowledgement for continually adapting to new working environments.
Read MoreAs humans, we like comfort and consistency. Any form of change creates a certain level of threat response in our brain, especially when we are navigating through the unknown. Here are some ways to help create more calm…
