Living with Purpose

Want to experience greater growth and quality of life? Then look at the questions you ask yourself, especially when comparing to others. Theodore Roosevelt said, “Comparison is the theft of joy.” This is concerning, considering most of us spend hours scrolling and comparing our lives with the lives of others online, often unconsciously. How much joy is getting stolen? Without realising it, compari...

This morning I had the great pleasure of being interviewed by the fabulous Lysa Black on the Feminine Rebellion. I share my personal story about going through midlife, hitting rock bottom and how I navigated this challenging yet awakening time through deep inner work and compassion. We talk: Leaning into our personal evolution Shifting from hate to compassion Why midlife is your invitation to tran...

In the coaching/therapy space that I work in, self-awareness is often heralded to be the key to personal growth and fulfilment. Self-awareness researcher Tasha Eurich discovered that 95% of people believe they are self-aware, however, only 12–15% possess both high internal and external self-awareness (I spoke about Tasha Eurich’s archetypes previously). Eurich’s research suggests that there’s a pr...

For years, I eagerly engaged in the ritual of setting goals and intentions. There's something magical about envisioning a new future, filled with excitement and anticipation. Yet, despite my enthusiasm, I often found myself a year later with the same aspirations, not feeling like I had shifted the needle as much as I had wanted, and sometimes not at all. The truth is, most of us start with a burst...

As the year draws to a close, it's a natural time for reflection. In this episode, we explore the art of letting go—a practice crucial for personal growth and evolution. Key Takeaways: Completion and Reflection: The end of the year prompts us to review and release what no longer serves us, be it beliefs, thoughts, or patterns. People often know what they want to let go of but are unsure of how to...

Picture this: you're standing at the cusp of a new year, and you have a choice. You can either rush headlong into the year, taking with you the same beliefs, patterns and habits of the past year or you can take a moment to reflect, learn, and pave the way for a more aligned and purposeful year. Each year I practice an end-of-year review ritual and I have shared it with hundreds of others, who have...

In this thought provoking podcast, we unravel the power of the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape our identities. From deep-seated beliefs to everyday narratives, we explore the impact of these stories on our lives. Join us on a journey of curiosity, courage, and change as we discuss practical ways to transform these narratives and redefine our identities. Discover how you can move throu...

In today’s podcast, I dive into a topic that's close to my heart, one that can have a profound impact on the way we experience our week and our lives. I will be sharing How to Master Your Week with Grace: The 5 Steps to Success," I believe these simple steps hold the keys to creating a life with deeper fulfilment and purpose and, of course, grace. In this episode, we'll explore the five essential...

You’ve probably heard of the power of a morning ritual. Today I want to share about the power of a shutdown ritual and how it can impact your performance, productivity and your ability to feel calm, connected and present in a highly stimulated world. There is no doubt that most of us feel constantly ‘on’ and unable to switch our minds off. It is unsurprising we have a global sleep issue and feel s...

Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to press stop at the end of a cliffhanger Netflix episode and why it is so easy to click next and watch another hour when you know you should go to bed? Or why it is so hard to stop scrolling your phone when you know you should be doing something much more productive or meaningful? Or perhaps, why you often reach for the sweet treat in the afternoon rather...

My husband James recently said to me, “We should drink some of that champagne down in the garage, it’s getting old!”. I’m embarrassed to admit some of the bottles down there I’ve had since London days but they’re extra special ones and I’ve been waiting for just the right occasion to celebrate. And this is what we often do in life. We save our celebrations for the really big occasions, we let the...

We recently went away as a family and I discovered the extent to which my daughter is an empath (I share more of this in the podcast). Just like the word suggests, being an empath means you have a very deep sense of empathy, you are highly attuned and sensitive to other people's (or animals') emotions and feelings. Some signs you are an empath include You are sensitive and feel things deeply You f...

What I have found, from coaching a lot of people in midlife and being in midlife myself, is there comes a point where we tire of certain aspects of ourselves (or someone close to us tires of it first 😊). We are often aware of the behaviours and habits that are costing us, but we feel like we just can’t change. We convince ourselves of why we can’t change: I’m not disciplined or have no self-contr...

Hello, I’m not sure how you are feeling in 2023 but for me I am already feeling different. Maybe I am entering a new phase in my life or perhaps it is the result of living through a pandemic, but I am not feeling that I want to lead into this year with the same drive, push or constant “doingness” as I have in other years. Usually I start the year in an ambitious way - setting resolutions, goals an...

As we were racing to the ferry yesterday, my Mum driving her blue electric car, kids in the back and me tensely looking at the clock with minutes to spare, a bus drove towards us with Merry Christmas as the destination. My Mum laughed - ha Merry Christmas as if to say who has time to have a Merry Christmas. I missed the ferry by a minute. We are sold the idea that this time of year is meant to be...

Have you ever had someone walk in the room in a bad mood and noticed the whole room change? Or have you walked into a room feeling stressed, angry or upset and witnessed the domino impact that had on everyone else? This is called emotional contagion - we can catch and spread emotions (just like a cold) without even being aware of it. It’s not all bad as positive emotions are infectious too :). Som...

Perhaps there are some aspects of your life where your feel like you very confident and others you notice you really lack confidence? It is quite normal to feel that polarity. Your confidence might be challenged when you are are on your growth edge, that place where you are not good or competent at something but you know it is required for you to grow (i.e. putting yourself out there or public spe...

Someone reminded me that it is 6 weeks till school breaks up for the summer holidays and I had that pang of 'oh my gosh there is so much to do and so little time' I REALLY need to get back on track and close all those open loops! Here's the thing, you don't have to try to close all the open loops in your life in the last two months of the year. For some reason we all get caught up in this frenzy o...

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Apparently there is science behind this feeling. Studies have shown that for women, high cortisol levels (stress hormones) are correlated to the density of household items in the home. More stuff, more stress! So how can we declutter our homes, or at least organise our clutter in a way that feels like we live in a more streamlined way? Today on the podcast I am talking to Rebekah Holmes, Professio...

In this podcast, I talk about the discomfort of feeling uncomfortable feelings and processing uncomfortable times in our lives. To lean into discomfort by choice goes against our primitive programming but this is the true birthplace of growth and evolution. Connect with me: www.simonedenny.me facebook.com/simonedennycoaching instagram.com/simonedennycoaching simone@simonedenny.me

Connect with me: www.simonedenny.me facebook.com/simonedennycoaching instagram.com/simonedennycoaching simone@simonedenny.me

Connect with me: www.simonedenny.me facebook.com/simonedennycoaching instagram.com/simonedennycoaching simone@simonedenny.me

Why am I so tired? Apparently, this is one of the most googled questions on the internet. Recently I've been talking about Post Pandemic Depletion (PPD) - this fatigue and apathy that so many of us have been feeling, especially after what has felt like a very long winter down here in the Southern Hemisphere. So how do we go from exhausted to energised? How do we shake off the heaviness of the last...

If you have been with me for a while you will know I am a big campaigner for preventive health, both from a mental and physical perspective. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure. However, when it comes to Emotional Release it can be both the prevention and the cure. Today I'm delighted to share with you one of my Living with Purpose alumni, Emily Brewer, who has pivoted into a new li...