Do You Always Have a Choice To Be Happy?
I’ve been musing about choice these last few days after someone who was on one of my events became triggered by my suggestion that we always have a choice; that it’s not really true to say we ‘must’ or ‘have to’ to something. I don’t think I was very articulate in...
Who Makes It Happen – the Captain or the Crew?
I’ve always been intrigued by conscious mind, and unconscious mind – so much of our behaviour is driven by processes we just aren’t conscious of. Sometimes with my life coaching clients I’ll use the analogy of a captain and his/her crew. We like to think that the...
Creating Meaning In Life Through Caring about Your Work
In my last blog post, I shared uncopyrighted content from the generous and inspiring Leo Babauta of Zen Habits. I did so, not only to buy me some holiday time, but also because I’m often moved and influenced by what he writes and I want to share what helps me on my...
Let Go of Illusions to Become Happier in Life
This week I’m actually on holiday, but I didn’t want to miss a blog post. Due to the wonders of technology and my fabulous digital marketing manager Tamara I know my content can be prescheduled and published when I want it, but that of course still means I actually...
The Paradox of Being Unique Yet Connected
It's a tricky balance - staying true to yourself and pathfinding your way through life in a way that feels right and good for you, whilst also staying open to guidance and help from others. Or in how to reach out for a community of likeminded individuals who will...
How to Escape the Whirlpool of 'Should's' & Stop Feeling Guilty
I had a bit of a breakthrough this week, a realisation, sudden awakening, moment of 'ahh'. A small, but impactful shift in my thoughts, feelings and behaviour. As is quite often the case in these minor neurological re-wirings, it’s quite hard to articulate or clearly...
Shame and Happiness: How to Make Yourself Happy
I wrote in my last blog post about the inspiration I get from my 9 year old daughter on how to love life, and she came up trumps again this week. We were chatting away about random things on the walk to school as usual; I can't even remember how we got onto the topic,...
7 Ways to Love Life Like a Child
My youngest daughter (J), who is 9 now, has always been one of my favourite muses and role models when it comes to getting the most out of life. She is, and always has been, a bundle of joy, energy and general zest for living. She has strong emotional awareness and...
How to Stop Holding onto 'Stuff' – Part 2
In my last post I was talking about my sense of overwhelm as I work to clear out my Mum’s bungalow and at the same time reduce the clutter that threatens to take over my own house. It’s forced me to look at why I, and others, hold onto material possessions and can...
How to Stop Holding onto 'Stuff' – Part 1
I’ve been thinking a lot about attachment these last weeks. It's been a recurring theme with some clients (I've blogged before about holding onto fantasies of how things, or people 'should' be), but I've been confronted by some of my own attachment to material things...
Power of Community to Change Your Perspective
As I was in that delicious transition state between sleep and wakefulness this morning, where consciousness and subconscious have a little ‘chat’, my musing mind was full of gratitude for some of the wonderfully supportive and inspiring people, that have come into my...
Balancing Integrated Life vs Business Success
There were many factors at play that lead to my decision to hand in my notice 7 years ago. It was a tough decision to make after 18 (mostly) happy years with the same organisation; an organisation I joined straight from university, offering relative security, steady...