Prefer to listen rather than read? You can hear an AI-generated voiceover of this blog here: It's amazing the stories we tell ourselves. The constant narratives we have about who we are, what we can and can't do, even what has happened to us and what that now means. Our brains love a good story, and our nervous systems love familiarity and hence these narratives get bedded in. But what if they're not [...]
I've been banging on a lot lately about relieving stress (because everyone's so frazzled!). And also because I know that a well regulated nervous system is the foundation for all my clients want to do (embrace new ways, stop playing it small and safe, get clear on what they want, feel comfortable in who they are, take their place in a safe and sustainable way). But managing stress isn't just about avoiding it - there's good stress too! Many [...]
Right now. I'm coaching many people who are struggling to make energetic ends meet. They're overworked, under rested, on a hamster wheel of stress and never catching up. And this is at home as well as work. They're working beyond capacity and burnout looms.There's a lot of under-resourced organisations out there, meaning over-stretched people. And entrepreneurs are trying to keep their businesses afloat in tricky times, attempting to do everything themselves. Plus the demands of home and kids keep [...]
An old favourite topic return to my coaching space this week - challenging the notion that slog and graft is the way we prove our worth and value.So many of us seem to feel the need to show that we're working, that we're delivering, that we're earning our keep is by providing blood, sweat and tears. Many of us - indeed our society - seems very tied to the idea that we have to PROVE our value with effort, [...]
One of the many benefits shown from practicing regular gratitude is feeling better about other people, and having stronger connections. So how about using a similar technique to start feeling better about yourself? Here's how gratitude can boost your self esteem. (Last week’s blog's was all about how much a regular gratitude practice might help - and how to make a start. Check it out if you missed it or need a refresher.) Biggest obstacle I see that’s [...]
I’m guessing you’ve probably heard the word “gratitude” floating around, particularly in the world of wellbeing and self care. But how much are you using it, and how useful do you think it can be? I know for many it can feel like a superficial spread. Feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed? No, you're not allowed to feel any of that - instead you've got to appreciate what you’ve got! Yeah, I get where many people say “gratitude” through gritted teeth. [...]
So how are you doing with getting to know your inner child? What ages are they when they show up? And perhaps most importantly, how are you getting on with understanding them, and being kind and compassionate to them? I hope last week's blog gave you a few pointers on how to tune into them, how they might be impacting you, and how to start to build a relationship with them. And also helped shine a light on why [...]
Guess what? You’re filled with little people. And a lot of the time, they’re running the show. No, I haven’t lost the plot (honest). Hear me out…. When we experience traumas which don’t get resolved, particularly in our early years, then our younger selves get stuck in the cycling of that experience. They remain inside of us, and show up whenever something similar arises. They take over our behaviours and reactions, trying to keep us safe (but their toolkit [...]
I'm Emma, and I'm a committed introvert. I 🧡 time on my own and I can easily get lost in a solo world. And much as I love being with people (and I really do - hence my job), I can find big, busy gatherings tiring, if not overwhelming and run out of steam if I'm with too many people for too long. And I know I'm not the only one. Most of my clients are introverts too and [...]
Winter’s back – and so it’s time to return to my series of seasonal blogs and look at how to beat the winter blues. Each time I revisit these blogs, I gain a more nuanced understanding, and my toolkit for flourishing improves. And so, I hope you don’t mind the occasional repetition and that you too can embrace sitting with the familiar to gain a deeper resonance. And that, my friends, is really key to this time of year. [...]
