We've all been there; the phone call, the conversation, the event that sends us into a tailspin of panic, anger or hurt. Something or someone triggers you and it all comes swimming up to the surface. Sometimes you can get back on track, sometimes you can't. In this post I'll go through a few techniques … Continue reading Ten Ways To Shift A Troubling Mood
Do you find yourself ridiculously stressed because you never get through that massive To Do list; there's never enough time in the day to get everything done; and the stuff that you really want to do, that makes your heart sing, you never quite get to because you're always on the treadmill doing the routine … Continue reading New Perspectives: Time Management
Are you one of these people who feels that life is unfair? Do people treat you unjustly? How do you feel when someone gives you criticism or feedback that doesn't sit comfortably? How do you feel when people don't respond to your messages on social media? How does your energy change when somebody comes into … Continue reading New Perspectives: Taking Things Personally
Social anxiety: that awful, physical and mental fear that someone is going to look at you, judge you and laugh at you. That fear that becomes so serious that you feel real, physical symptoms and are tempted not to go out at all. If you give in to those symptoms and fears long enough it … Continue reading Your Brain: Social Anxiety
Ever had one of those moments where you know that you need to do something, you intend to do it but then you don't do it? Not just once but perhaps for days or even weeks at a time? The longer you leave it, the more stressed and disappointed in yourself you become, the more … Continue reading Your Brain: Procrastination
In the previous articles in this series we reviewed how core values can help you create a vision for your life, how limiting beliefs and a poor self-image can hold you back, and how to challenge those beliefs and that image. In this final article in the series we're going to take a look at … Continue reading Your Happy Life Part Four: Comparison and Failure
In the previous two articles in this series we discussed core values, limiting beliefs and self-image. In this article we'll be looking at how to challenge any labels or limiting beliefs that are stopping you from taking action to improve the quality of your life. When I find myself becoming stuck in self-doubt or trapped … Continue reading Your Happy Life Part Three: Challenging Labels and Beliefs
In the previous article I discussed core values and how they help you to make decisions, create a vision and enjoy a greater satisfaction in life as a result. But what happens if you know what it is you want to achieve in life, you know who you are and you've worked out your core … Continue reading Your Happy Life Part Two: Self-Image and Limiting Beliefs
In this article I discuss core values and how they are vital to establishing a clear sense of identity, making decision making easier and helping us to enjoy a greater quality of life.Let's introduce ourselves: Hi, I'm Vicki. I'm married, I'm a stay at home mum, a sister, a daughter, a neighbour, a friend. Tell me … Continue reading Who Are You? Your Happy Life Part One: Identity and Core Values
I'm stopping today. Letting it all go. Taking a deep breath in and a long breath out..... So many plans, so much energy, so many thoughts! I've worn myself out. Time to implement my five R's: RetreatReflectRefocusRelaunchReview In the new year you'll hear about how YOU can implement them in your life to have a … Continue reading It’s All About You (Why I’m Coaching Myself First)