It’s done. Everything does indeed pass. I’m finally getting a chance to reflect on the chaos that has been 2023 so far. Some of you may or may not know our story. We have recently moved house. It was the first time we’d moved in almost 13 years. The house sale fell...
Feeling guilt and shame about the way you handle situations
Guilt or shame are emotions you may feel in the way you’re handling the situations you’re exposed to. You shout at your kids - you feel guilty or ashamed You have a break - you feel guilty You act like a child towards your partner - you feel ashamed You overreact to...
Imagine being rational when dealing with a crisis
"Rational and matter of fact" when dealing with a crisis. These were the words I received this week from one of my clients who’s seen incredible changes.Imagine if that was you.Imagine if instead of fear, anxiety, panic, stress, shouting, tears, hiding under the duvet...
Why I wanted to stay angry
I am loving seeing more sun, but another couple of degrees warmer would be nice!Whilst I’m always ready for winter (I love proper deep winter), I am so ready for proper hot weather too!In some of my client sessions recently what’s been coming up in staying stuck with...
Do you spend your whole time trapped in your problems?
Many of the people I work with are the same as you. Trapped in your thoughts about the situation. Stuck. Overwhelmed. Can’t see a solution or a way out. This is a failed safety seeking mechanism of your brain. It makes you believe that: You’re better off stuck in the...
Which wolf are you feeding?
Have you every come across the story of the two wolves?The legend is a story of a grandfather or elder using a metaphor of two wolves fighting within him to explain inner conflicts to his grandson, or other young person. When the young person asks which wolf wins, the...
How To Stop Sweating The Small Stuff.
At the group coaching on Monday night for Motherhood Unloaded, one of the things that came up is - how do you stop sweating the small stuff.The example was - ‘like when my partner doesn’t de-crumple the washing before hanging it, wash the glasses properly, or put...
If you weren’t stressed/anxious/overwhelmed… What would you be?
It’s crazy season. Here’s a question.If you weren’t…. Stressed/anxious/overwhelmed (delete as appropriate)… what would you be?It’s very easy when you’re feeling a certain way for the brain to tag a feeling then embody that feeling.If you believe right now you should...
Moving away from victim mentality
When I first start working with someone, I can often hear that person isn’t focussed on what they can do, but on what others are doing around them.You’re being ‘wronged’ by a person such as your mum, partner, ex, friends, work etc and it’s impacting you.It’s an...