Finding Serenity in the Midst of Chaos

In today's episode, we will explore a common challenge many of us face—how to quieten our inner voice. Our thoughts can sometimes become overwhelming, leading to anxiety, self-doubt, and stress. Join us as we uncover effective techniques to silence that inner chatter and find inner peace. Here are some points that might help you Understanding the Inner Voice: We begin by delving into the concept o...

This week, I share the story of my son's secondary school placement and how I navigated through the uncertainty of the appeals process! I talk about how I made this journey easy and painless for myself and my child with the absolute knowing that he was meant to be there already💖 There are so many nuggets in this episode about when and how to trust yourself and take inspired actions without the ne...

Most people think re-framing your thoughts is a good idea! ... I now know that is total BS! I get it! I used to think the same! Until I realized that re-framing your unhelpful thoughts is actually like taking a picture you don't like and swapping the frame around it with a gold one hoping that this will change the way you feel about the picture!😲 You can see now what a broken strategy this is, ri...

🛑 STOP lying to yourself! Hear me out before you continue scrolling!🙋‍♀️ How many times did you tell yourself yesterday, this week, today... 'oh, I don't have time for this in my life right now!' 'I will do it when I finish sending this important email... I finish my presentation I get my certification...' 🛑 STOP lying to others! How many times did you say to your boss?: 'Oh of course I can do...

Who Do You Think You Are? If you are like most people, your answer will be along the lines of:  I am a mum I am an entrepreneur I am a manager I am an engineer I am a director of... I am a scientist I am a [insert job title] ... There lies the problem. When you are asked who you are, you often describe what you do! not who you are. Join today's conversation to discover why this is so detrimen...

Do you find it hard to say NO to others? Do you keep saying YES to everything because you are worried about what other people think of you? Then you are not alone. Most people do this, but the more you give in to other people's requests, the more requests you will end up getting. Listen to this full episode on the importance of setting boundaries and how you can do so without feeling guilty. Enjoy...

As a child, you probably heard a few times: ‘I want doesn’t get’ or ‘I want never gets’, especially if you were raised in Great Britain. You were probably also explained that the reason for this was that ‘you have to ask for things in a more polite way and say I would like, may I please have etc. It's often used with children when they ask for things in, what is interpreted as, a rude way. And the...

Are you working from possibilities or limitations?🤔 If you are about to scroll down saying, 'I don't have time for this!' That's ok. It is obvious where you are working from 😉. You might be thinking, "Well, this is not a priority; I'll read it later!" That's fine, too... Except that it is not! Because "I don't have time, I'll do it later" is a habit! A habit that you are not aware of and that do...

How many times have you found yourself saying:  I will do it WHEN... I finish this last email, I finish my presentation I have kids I get my certification Kids go to bed ... and how many times did you find yourself doing everything BUT the thing you actually needed to do!   Kept procrastinating, then getting frustrated. Knew something had to change but kept ignoring it. Sounds like you?...

If you are like most people, you might find making decisions hard, especially when it comes to decisions about yourself and your life.  This might be even harder when other people like your spouse, your children, your work etc are involved. Most people find it hard to make decisions because they are too busy thinking and worrying about the impact it has on other people. You see, regardless of...

Who are you showing up for today? ... A question that stopped me on my tracks and reconnect with my purpose! Here is my answer to the question: I am showing up today for the version of me 12 years ago... who knew she had so much to bring to this world but didn't yet know what and how... Instead, she settled for living a mediocre life day in and day out with a big empty heart for far too long🤍 wit...

A superpower or a vehicle for failure? How is your mindset serving you? Whether you realise it or not, your mind is a superpower. It is so powerful, but when not used properly, it can either lead you to success or work to your detriment. You are a powerful creator and you create everything you see in your external reality in your mind first. You either create the thing you want or the thing you ar...

Are you biding your time or working towards your purpose? ... A question that stopped me in my tracks and made me reconnect with my purpose! Here is my answer to the question: I am showing up today for the version of me 14 years ago... Who knew she had so much to bring to this world but didn't yet know what and how... Instead, she settled for living a mediocre life day in and day out with a big em...

This week, I am talking about how to navigate overwhelm when it comes to getting what you want in life. We dive specifically into how overwhelm may present itself in our lives with real examples. I specifically talk about the journey of my husband bringing a brand new drink to life single-handedly using his strong vision, mindset, work and consistent action. This was a 10-year process and today's...

In today's episode, we are talking about a form of gratitude that can be hard to grasp and practice, especially when you are running on autopilot in everyday life. If you are like most people, you may find that you complain a lot. But did you know that complaining is contagious? The more you complain, the more you find things to complain about.  The good news is that you can shift your mind t...

Patience is often considered a virtue because it involves the ability to wait calmly and persistently in the face of challenges, delays, or obstacles. It allows for thoughtful decision-making and the ability to tolerate discomfort or uncertainty. Impatience, on the other hand, is a state of restlessness or frustration that arises from wanting immediate results or outcomes. and the latter seems to...

In this week's encore episode, I talk about the gap we create in our lives by focusing all our attention on the future rather than the present. When you focus so much on the future, all you see is where you are not and a big gap forms between where you are and where you want to be. We have an insightful conversation about why we do this and how to overcome it using the power of now! Enjoy. If you...

In today's episode, we talked about why we keep creating what you don't want and how the questions you ask contribute to this. Plus how the convoluted relationship between the questions we ask ourselves and the burnout we might experience. This is a great episode as it will remind you there are many questions you can ask yourself whatever the situation. The better the questions, the better the ans...

If you are an ambitious professional woman who puts high expectations on yourself, especially before holidays; only to find yourself becoming ill during your holiday. you probably already experienced some sort of burnout. When was the last time you took a break from ‘doing things and going through the motions of daily activities on autopilot and had a good look at yourself; your life and how...

"I amJuggling so many things, some of which I WANT to do, some I NEED to do, and I seem to be failing to do either! And my default response to this is to ADD MORE THINGS!!! I have No idea why!"  ... How many times did you find yourself in the exact same situation?  You are not alone! I get it, it is an easy trap to fall into because it is so automatic that you don't even realise you...

Imagine there's a crisis at work. One more thing on your overwhelming to do list. Something that really throws you off balance…   So, you're essentially faced with two choices.   The first is to allow the fear response of your ancient brain to take control, pushing you into a classic fight, flight or freeze mode. Technically you could faint too but I'm guessing, you'll keep awake Here's...

In today’s episode, I dive into the challenges many mothers face as they redefine their identity, balance career goals, and make critical life choices, with my guest and Life Coach Rebecca Olson. We explore what they call the “motherhood identity crisis,” a phenomenon that impacts how women perceive themselves and their life’s direction after becoming mothers. Topics Covered: T...

Buddha said: "First, you create your habits, then your habits create you." If you want to change what you don't like in your life, first you need to change your habits. Whether that is how you react to certain situations (snapping at someone), The stories you tell yourself (I am not good at presenting, so I would rather not do that presentation); I don't have time to exercise; I don't have the ene...

Are your SMART goals failing you every year? You are not alone! I get it, I did this too, for a long time! That is the way you have been taught to set goals all along! I spent all of my professional life setting SMART goals... only to discover that they didn't help me grow as a person. Instead, they reminded me of the limitations (placed upon me by others) The more I stayed focused on these limita...

Happy New Year! New year, new start, new-found energy... but before you start charging into working hard and doing everything for everyone else, STOP Ask for help! How many of the things on your to-do list have to actually be done by you? When you listen to this full episode you'll realise you are taking far too much responsibility for others. Start this year by asking for more help from others. Y...