Create Yourself - Practical Activities for Self-discovery, Transformation and change.

Episode Summary: In this episode I explore the paradox of self-improvement and how it can sometimes lead to feelings of inadequacy and dissatisfaction. I delve into the concept of radical acceptance, introduced by Tara Brach, and how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help us find a balance between accepting ourselves and striving for personal growth. Through the powerful tool of journali...

Podcast Show Notes: **"Discover the Good: Transform Your Life by Celebrating Progress"** Episode Summary: In this episode, I delve into the transformative power of recognizing and celebrating your personal wins. Drawing from personal experiences and client success stories, I explore how acknowledging progress can enhance your happiness, motivation, and overall well-being. Tune in to lear...

Do you ever feel like life’s just a bit too samey and predictable? Like you’re stuck in a rut and everything’s starting to feel a bit muh, like in the film from the eighties, Groundhog Day. Living the same day on repeat. Same S***, different day. I hate that expression. Well, if this is the case, it’s time to shake things up! In the Find Your Spark course today, we reflected on the many ways we mi...

Do you ever journal when you are having a tough time? I have kept a diary and journaled since I was about twelve years old. I go through ebbs and flows with it, but I always turn to my journal during difficult times. Let’s face it, it’s far cheaper than paying for therapy. I’m not saying that journaling is a substitute for therapy. In fact, from my own experience as a therapist, when people journa...

This week, I felt uncomfortable because I started asking people I know to listen to and review my podcast. My podcast has been running for a couple of years now, but up until now, I have done diddly squat to get it out into the world, other than the odd share and mention in my emails to you. It's ridiculous to take the time to create podcast episodes if I don't share them. What’s the point of both...

In this episode I share how I got unstuck. I am smiling as I record this, and not just because the sun has finally decided to show its face! I am genuinely excited because, at last, I no longer feel stuck, frustrated, and blighted by indecision. For years I struggled to transform my ideas and dreams into reality. I would spend copious amounts of time planning and scribbling down my plans in journa...

OMG, we are nearly halfway through the year. How the blumers did that happen! Blink and it will be Christmas. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my new journaling practice with you. If you've never tried journaling, it can feel daunting, and you might wonder where to start. Don’t worry; I’ve got you covered. I’ve been journaling since I was about 12, although I used to call it keeping a diary bac...

I had the pleasure to talk to Carolyn Boddington who is a marketing consultant and strategist who champions female-led entrepreneurs and businesses. In this episode Carolyn talks about the potential power and freedom women can gain from creating an on-line business. With the help of tech we can serve clients all over the world, work anywhere and create a flexible business that fits around our fami...

Hello everyone and welcome back to Create Yourself – A Life You Love! In today’s episode, I am thrilled to share with you my top three favorite podcasts. These are the shows that fill my days with inspiration, motivation, and wisdom. Whether I'm in the car, washing up, or walking Lucky, these podcasts are my constant companions. I can't wait to dive in and tell you why they mean so much to me. Fro...

January is a tough month. You may have started the year feeling all hopeful & optimistic, only to find mid-January in a slump. I’m here to remind you that January sucks, full stop & it’s totally okay to not feel like doing cartwheels. You are seriously not alone. I’ve certainly had a case of the January blues I realised that I needed to cut myself some slack. My son has been poorly, the car has br...

Oprah Winfrey reckons one of the reasons so many of us struggle is that we don’t know what we want? Do you know? I guess it makes sense. How can we create a life we love if we don’t know what will bring us meaning & joy? Getting clear on what want is the first step in creating a life that lights us up. This simple exercise will only take 10 minutes & but the end of it you will have a clear list of...

The great thing about this Best Year Yet Exercise is it’s so simple. All you need is paper, pen & a spare 10 minutes. It’s the same process that businesses use to plan there next quarter or year. You can do this at anytime of year, it doesn’t have to be at the end of December or beginning of January. During the episode I share my own reflections, hopes & desires. If you enjoyed the episode please...

In this two part episode we reflect on the past year, the highlights, the challenges & the learning. I give you three simple questions that act as 3 minute journal prompts. I share my own takeaways & reflections of 2023 & key valuable learning. It’s easy to miss out this important step, yet to move forward first it does help to sometimes look in the rear view mirror & take stock on where we have b...

I'm so excited about this podcast.  Today I have the pleasure of having Becs Crosby join me. She is a real inspiration, having left her corporate job and city life to follow her dreams.  Like many of us she had the idea of setting up her own business for over a decade but had pushed it aside… that was until December 2019 when her world fell apart. Three months before the pandemic sent us all i...

Life isn’t always easy. We can lose ourselves along the way. I remember thinking, this is not the way my life was meant to turn out! Thankfully, that was not the end of my story. Neither does it have to be for you. We can find our spark again. In this episode I share 3 simple ways we can start to do this. kayholdsworth.com

I genuinely believe that the magic happens only when we start to step outside of our comfort zone. Yes, it’s scary but it’s the only way to create meaningful change & growth. If you have a dream that you would love to make happen, then without a shadow of a doubt it’s on the other-side of your comfort zone. You are going to have to stretch yourself. We’re creatures of habit & love to stick with th...

A simple activity that will only take 10 minutes to get some clarity on what you want. Do you know what you really want? So many of struggle to now….Bur we do know what we don’t want. I bet you could list all the things you don’t want in your life right now. This is an easy exercise where we tap into what we don’t want & then turn what we don’t want into what we want. It’s that simple & it will he...

I share 5 key questions you need to ask yourself, to check that your dream is worth your time & energy. These are taken from Mary Morrissey who runs a program called Dream Builder. Instead we often ask, am I worthy of the dream. This is the wrong question! If you have a dream then I believe you are capable of making it happen but will it fully selling with what’s important & matters to you...

Give yourself permission to imagine a life you love. ❤️ Dare to dream big without the limits we do often place on ourselves. ⭐️ This is a simple activity that you can do in under 10 minutes. All you need is paper & pen (or you could even do it on your phone!). However, you do need an open mind & a willingness to dare to dream. I'm Kay Holdsworth and I help women to find their purpose...

⭐️A simple self-discovery exercise. Create, draw, doodle, journal on your past, present & future self. I like to set a timer & spend 2 minutes for each one. 💥 See how far you have come & all the progress you’ve made. Gain clarity for what you want for your future self. 🦋 I'm Kay Holdsworth and I help women to find their purpose , dream big and create a life they love. Every mont...

I believe our dreams are important because they are an expression of who we are & who we have the potential to become. They are our soul calling. Our dreams are meant to be big, hairy & scary, otherwise they wouldn’t be dreamed! A dream should make us have to stretch & grow. They should equally scare & excite us. In this episode I share some powerful journal prompts & questions...

Life throws us various curve balls. We all experience tough times, whether that be loss, change, failures, rejection, relationship issues…Life can be hard. Learning to be more resilient can help us ride the waves of life & help us cope better when difficult times hit. I talk through a Resilience Road Map which includes Reflection, Re-frame, Re-focus, Reach out, Remind yourself & Reassure Y...

It’s amazing that this episode even went out today, on Friday as promised. In this episode I talk about last nights Writing for Self-discovery workshop I hosted over on Meet-up/Create Yourself. We started the session with a simple word association exercise which is a great way to generate lots of thoughts & ideas. I then talked about ways you could use some of those words as a jump-start for m...

A brilliant intuitive exercise to do if you are feeling stuck, uncertain or just seek some reassurance. Tapping into your wiser, older self is a great way to connect with your own knowing & wisdom. Your future self understands you inside out. They know your natural strengths & limitations. Who better to offer you advice, encouragement & guidance? Basically they are you without the fear...

Feeling stuck or lost? Not sure what to do next? Desperate for some clarity & insight? Why not try this creative journaling activity where we get in touch with our wiser, older self. All you need is a pen, paper & a willingness to get in touch with your intuition. Let your future self be your own personal guide. It’s certainly cheaper than therapy! What have you got to lose? I'm Kay Ho...