Blog
Here are my latest blogs. Enjoy.
Are you paying attention?
Of course you are. Your attention is always somewhere, it just might not be here. A more relevant question therefore, would be, where is your attention? Knowing the answer to this is key to effectively managing your attention. Once you know where it is, you can then...
How to end your procrastination.
“All procrastination is delay, but not all delay is procrastination”. Tim Pychyl I’m aiming to keep this brief so I don’t keep you away too long from the task you should be doing. What we need to do to end procrastination is, of course, just get started. However, if...
DEAR Boundaries
Over the last few months, the topic of boundaries has come up a lot in my coaching sessions and workshops. So much so that I decided to set aside some time to delve deeper into the subject and see what others were saying. In this article I share what I have learnt. I...
Stop trying to “find” your purpose.
If you´re stuck on “finding” your purpose, then this article aims to unstick you. What I want to offer you is a way to look at purpose that is realistic, less burdensome, more flexible and, dare I say, “healthy”, so that you can freely define and fulfil yours. There...
The “What” of well-being
If you are looking for a simple “5 tips to well-being" guide, then this article may disappoint. However, before you stop reading, let me tell you what it is about and then you can decide whether to read it all or to do a google search for “well-being tips”. This year...
The power of reframing
“It isn't what happens to you, but how you react that matters” - Epictetus, Greek Stoic Philosopher. This powerful quote from nearly 2000 years ago highlights our role in how we experience things. A technique commonly used in positive psychology shows us how exactly...
Access gratitude through negative thinking.
I´ve heard a lot about gratitude and the positive effects it produces in our lives. A year ago I began to do a bit of research to find out for myself. The benefits of living a life with gratitude are pretty impressive, ranging from improved mental health to a life...
Unlocking resilience.
At the risk of stating the obvious here, everyone reading this article has and will experience events in their lives that are difficult, painful and traumatic; it is part of being human. However, how we respond to these events and move on from them will depend on our...
Understanding what motivates you.
A month ago I ran a creative coaching workshop for an inspiring team of human rights activists. During the Q & A session someone asked a question that started me thinking. It sparked my curiosity for a subject which is fundamental in the pursuit of our goals:...