How often do we abandon a plan, a goal, or a dream because we tell ourselves we can't, it won't work, or we're aiming too high? How often does a limiting belief or idea prevent us from pursuing a new professional path, a new interest, a new relationship, a new way of life, or a new adventure? We tell our friends how fantastic it would be to have this, do that, and live there; we go on and on about what we would rather be doing with o ...
Everybody has experienced moments in life when they feel stuck in a rut. We are aware of what we want to accomplish, but unable to figure out how to get past the difficulties of everyday life. The biggest challenges may seem to be things like time, money, work, or relationships. However, in reality, your mind is usually your largest and most challenging obstacle. Remember that your life may become more fulfilling and enjoyable if you are able ...
Whatever vision you have for your future, if you have ever looked for outside help, you've likely come to a well-traveled fork in the road. One way leads towards a life coach, the other towards therapy. "What," you might wonder, "is the difference?" Perhaps a better question is, "What is the best path for me?" I get these questions all the time, and I am happy to clarify the differences for you in this brief guide. Therapy - or psychoth ...
Spring into Growth! On Monday, March 20 2023, the Northern Hemisphere will welcome the arrival of spring. This brings around longer days, warmer weather and beautifully bloomed flowers. After a long winter, many of us are now ready to open up our windows and let in a breath of fresh air. Having spent a lot of time indoors, I think it’s safe to say that we have missed warm walks in the park, spontaneous trips to the beach and simply just si ...
We’re all aware of the benefits that exercise has on our physical health. Better stamina, improved flexibility, stronger muscles and so on. But what if we told you that it can have an even greater impact on your mental and emotional well-being? According to reliable sources, regular physical activity can have a huge positive impact on a person’s mental health. This includes lower stress levels, reduced anxiety, and an improved mood over ...
The start of the new year is the perfect time for a fresh start. People often use this month as an opportunity to leave behind bad habits and create new, healthy lifestyle routines. Whether you want to transform physically, psychologically, emotionally, socially, or financially, you may have written a long list of new year’s resolutions which you plan on sticking to throughout the year. Of course, resolutions are much easier to make than to k ...
Although the festive season is said to be the most wonderful time of the year, this isn’t always the case for many adults. Between financial struggles, stressful responsibilities, and toxic family members, there are a lot of people who simply strive for survival when the holidays come around. Whilst most people talk about delicious dinners, generous gifts, and treasured traditions, we often hold back on discussing the expensive expectat ...
As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, you may be finding a shift in your attitude, mood and overall mental or even physical health. The good news is that you are definitely not alone. In fact, it’s extremely common to feel a little down during this time of year. You may also be experiencing low energy levels and increased carbs or sugar cravings. According to Mental Health America, 5-10 percent of people suffer from the seasona ...
Healthy boundaries are an essential part of self-care. As the old saying goes, You can't force a person to show you respect, but you can refuse to be disrespected. According to an award-winning life coach at Forbes, boundaries are crucial for creating trust and building healthy relationships. Being able to set these boundaries can often prevent or improve common issues such as low self-esteem, needing approval from others, the fear of being r ...
Are you striving towards change but struggle to shift your negative mindset? Well, the good news is that you are not alone. According to 7 Mindsets, 92% of people don’t achieve the goals and resolutions that they set for themselves at the start of each year. With such high numbers, there must be a common reason why this reoccurs every singly year. So, what prevents the average person from reaching their goals throughout the year? Som ...