One of the many things you discover in a life with no children is people’s huge misconceptions of what it’s like not to have children! I can only speak for myself, and the few people I know that aren’t part of the parenting world, but trust me it’s definitely not endless travel, lie-ins and nights …
What’s your ‘reason for being?’ The Japanese word “ikigai” means a “life purpose” or “raison d’être.” Ikigai refers to defining your personal meaning of life in relation to your talents, passions, and profession, as well as what you can give to the wider world. I’ve previously talked about the struggle I had in finding my …
We all do it. Say we’re ok when we’re not really. 9 times out of 10, many of us can slip into the default. Perhaps we don’t feel comfortable talking about how we’re feeling. Sometimes it’s not the time or the place, or perhaps we get the sense that the person hasn’t the time to …
Photoshoot I don’t know anyone that doesn’t have some insecurities with the way you look. With age, we can gain more acceptance, but in moments of sabotage it can be easy to look at the negatives rather than the positives. This week, as I prepared for a photo shoot for my new business, self-sabotage raised …
Inspiration through mentorship Much of the focus of a coach is to look at the present and how we can assist our clients to create change. In order to identify the areas that need to change, we must first be able to understand the ‘why’ and this can so often pull us to the events …
This year’s Brighton Artists Open House has exceeded my expectations on so many levels. So for those slightly curious as to why I would want to devote so much of my time to this community event, I wanted to share some of the experiences and takeaways. Which has been a much longer, but much needed …