At the outset of a new year, many of us feel the familiar pull to set goals, make new year’s resolutions or draft ambitious plans for the months ahead. We promise ourselves we’ll tackle the things we haven’t managed to achieve in previous years…
At the outset of a new year, many of us feel the familiar pull to set goals, make new year’s resolutions or draft ambitious plans for the months ahead. We promise ourselves we’ll tackle the things we haven’t managed to achieve in previous years…
When I was in my twenties and early thirties, I had a lot of people tell me, “you need to work out how to find your direction”. At the time, I felt completely lost and directionless, which was disheartening and stressful, especially when it…
A few years ago, I wrote an article about how to create a vision for your life and since then, I’ve been asked many times about whether long-term planning is a worthwhile exercise. After starting this process myself over twenty years ago, I can honestly…
I’m currently in Byron Bay, having just finished running a five day retreat. It’s been four years since we’ve been here and I had forgotten how truly restorative it is. It’s often not until we go on holiday or experience forced rest as a result…
Last month I shared my thoughts about the increasingly complex lives we lead and some practical ways to simplify daily life. In an earlier article on the same topic, I had included ten tips, but in the spirit of keeping things simple, splitting that article…
Life seems to feel busier and often more overwhelming as we get older. When we’re managing a demanding career, being responsible to family and juggling the limited time left for our own hobbies and social life, we sometimes allow things to become more complex and…
Last month I collaborated with Insight Timer to host a ten-day challenge called From Surviving to Thriving. To our surprise, over 90,000 people from around the globe joined in. It was a stark reminder that many of us feel that we’re languishing. While we don’t…
In an ever-changing world, navigating life’s transitions can be daunting. Whether it’s a career change, a relationship ending, or simply a desire for personal growth, embracing change can be challenging. That’s where a life coach can help you – a trusted guide who can help…
Almost all of us get caught in the habit of overthinking at times. We replay our past mistakes and worry about the future in an effort to make sense of the world or to mitigate risk in some way. While analytical thinking and problem-solving can…
