So, self care is a bit of a buzz word. And, there is a belief that it has to be expensive, and extravagant. That it’s all about manicures and pedicures. And, yeah, sometimes that is what you need, and that’s great. But, that’s not really what self-care is all about. It’s really about doing what …
When I was a child, my Dad asked me what I was afraid of. My reply: Everything. And I was. I remember feeling so afraid of being alone. I was never popular at school. I was the ‘weird’ girl. I was fat. I never felt like I fit in. I never did, no matter how …
I’m really good at catastrophising things. Like, really really good. My brain automatically goes‘Far out, brussel sprout! This is bad, really bad!’ It’s always the first and immediate reaction. I’ve always been this way. I used to get incredibly upset and frustrated if whatever happened didn’t match my vision of how it should have happened. …
I want to start this post off by reminding you that you are inherently worthy. Just be being a human being. That means you have worth. No one else gets to determine your worth. Only you. Sometimes it’s hard to remember this. When we are feeling overwhelmed, it’s hard to remember that we are actually …
Lot’s of people dread the holidays. Or, more specifically, the family functions that holidays bring. Maybe it’s because of toxic family members. Maybe it’s because of fat shaming and diet shaming. Maybe it’s all three. I’m going to share some truths with you about how to navigate all this. IT’S OK TO SAY NO! You …
Tips To Navigate Holiday Functions (Hint, It’s Ok To Say No!) Read More »
Perhaps the most asked questions I get about what I do are, What is it? and Why should I use it? So, this month, I thought I would talk about NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback a little more. Firstly, let me explain NeurOptimal® a bit. Celebrating it’s 17th year, NeurOptimal® is, in a nutshell, brain training. It enables …
I’m not interested in feeling guilty about things I enjoy. Why should I? I don’t like the phrase ‘guilty pleasure’ because I don’t think we should be made to feel ashamed, or guilty, about liking what we like. No one else gets to decide what you think is cool, what gives you pleasure and enjoyment, …
Self-compassion is probably the issue that comes up most for my clients. Learning how to stop being so hard on yourself, cut yourself some slack, lean into the hard times, and ask for help when you need it. We have compassion for other people, so why not ourselves? Having compassion means that we offer kindness, …
Compassion – You Probably Have It For Others, But What About Yourself? Read More »
Almost all of us experience feelings of overwhelm sometimes. Mental clutter. We can’t seem to switch our mind off. But, there are benefits in being able to quiet our mind. Not only does it improve our mental clarity, it also aids in improving concentration. This leads to more effective problem solving. When our mind is …
I took my daughter to the Royal Show on Saturday. It was her first time. As I was enjoying her enjoyment of it, I realised a few things. I realised, I wasn’t just enjoying her enjoyment of it, I was enjoying it right along with her. I allowed these thoughts and feelings to flow for …
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