Dec 20, 2022
Emotions can seem messy and overwhelming.
Better kept at bay and preferably never seeing the light of day.
Emotional expression can feel a little like washing your dirty linen in public.
But keeping ourselves in an emotional straitjacket has consequences which I'm exploring today, along with some tips about how to...
Dec 13, 2022
How many times do I hear this from the mouths of amazing women?
"I should stay small, in the background, looking after others and not expect recognition for my work".
It's a common belief that stems from conditioning in family, religion and culture, and it leads to resentment, anger and burnout.
So, what to do?
It's...
Dec 6, 2022
This may seem controversial, but your happiness is right next to you, waiting to be seized.
The thing is, it gets drowned out by the incessant negativity bias of our minds, and the ease with which we reach out for not enough, not good enough and not ok.
So today we will explore exactly how to reach out for that...
Nov 29, 2022
I've had a heck of a year in 2022.
Six friends have passed away unexpectedly, and it's sent me on a deep dive into how to make sense of death.
Today I'm talking about the Top Five Regrets of the Dying, a book by Bonnie Ware.
I know it sounds a little maudlin, but actually, death has made me plunge wholeheartedly into...
Nov 22, 2022