Dec 28, 2020 | anxiety, boundaries, coaching, Depression, friends, self esteem
One of my clients had been diagnosed with depression and anxiety. In the first week of us working together, we talked about saying no to people. She stood up, ‘right that’s it’ she said, ‘I’m gonna say no!’ The following week, she came back for her next...
Nov 15, 2020 | choice, coaching, Emotions, friends, mental health, support
‘are you okay?’ is a strange question. I think most of us have automatic responses – ‘yeah I’m fine’. It falls out of our mouths without a thought, the words themselves carry no meaning. I think it’s a common experience we can relate to. Who has been...
Feb 25, 2020 | Bullying, children, choice, fear, friends
A note to the bully who uses intimidation, physical threats and verbal abuse thinking people will respect you. You are misguided. Your actions inspire fear. No one likes fear, how can we like you?No one respects fear, how can we respect you?No one trusts fear, how can...
Nov 10, 2019 | choice, Emotions, friends, resilient
Have you ever noticed how people’s words come into your mind at weird times? Today the words and actions of someone from years ago entered my mind. In the situation, this person introduced everyone else by their name and job or qualification. When it came to my...
Oct 10, 2019 | choice, fear, friends, mental health, support
Have you ever suffered pain and not let anyone know? As you have that discussion, the pain throbs in your body silently. The pain is so bad, you feel nauseous and are thinking about holding it together and focusing on the task you are doing. Your body is screaming at...
Oct 2, 2019 | choice, Depression, fear, friends, mental health, support
It is no exaggeration to say that not one adult in my life realised or knew I was struggling with depression. The reality is neither did I, I denied it myself. I claimed to be having mini meltdowns throughout 2015, I was living with the blackness of depression the...
