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…
Category: Life
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…
Life coaching clients often ask me how to make a vision board. A few years ago I shared the story about how we found the dream home that had been on my own vision board for many years. Today, I’m sharing a more detailed version…
If there’s one thing I’ve become most aware of over the past few months, it’s that many of us are reflecting and asking ourselves, “What is it that really matters in my life? And how can I be more true to myself?” For many, now…
While life is such a long way from normal, it’s hard not to wish things were different right now. If you’re open to interacting mindfully with your more difficult thoughts and emotions, you may discover that mindfulness can help you to change your thinking. Most…