Navigating Career Trade-Offs: Finding Your Best Path

In this post I am reflecting on a beautiful morning run until I had to stop and decide how to proceed (the picture should reveal why 😊).

It made me think about sacrifices. It comes in so many areas of life: Money vs Fulfilment, Sleep vs Productivity, and Health vs Convenience.

When is a sacrifice worth it? When does it become toxic?

How to stop dwelling on past mistakes

Many people torment themselves after making mistakes, leading to stress and anxiety. Recognizing and understanding triggers can help break the cycle of rumination. Techniques like mindfulness, exercise, and journaling can calm the mind.

Connected to Values – A Stepladder to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed

Isn’t it frustrating when you get overwhelmed by the number of things on your to-do list, the life-admin tasks you’ve been dreading to deal with or the infinite laundry pile at home? Some of us get inspired by so many ideas and don’t know where to put their focus. Others feel overwhelmed because they haveContinueContinue reading “Connected to Values – A Stepladder to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed”

Overcoming Rejection: Understanding, Accepting, and Moving Forward

Rejection is painful and can have a long term impact on our mental health. It impacts our self-esteem, leaving us feeling unworthy, not accepted, not lovable.

Learn some strategies of coping with rejection by understanding it, accepting and finding a solution.

I feel blues returning to work after maternity

Most parents returning to work after many months of baby cuddles and sleepless nights experience a rollercoaster of emotions. So do I. It’s been over a year that I put on some heels and have a clear structure as to what my working day looks like. As this day approached, I felt excitement and curiosity,ContinueContinue reading “I feel blues returning to work after maternity”

3 steps to reconnect with your passions

Is life feeling a bit flat and unstimulating? Are you agitated and moody? When was the last time you purposefully reflected on how you spend your leisure? This could be the solution.

Here are 3 practical steps to stop procrastinating and get into action.

Am I the only one without a passion?

An important part of a healthy work life balance is dedicating some of your time to doing something you love. This is commonly labelled as your passion.  Do you notice everyone around you having a thing – like a sport they are really committed to, an environmental concern they research all the time, or an intimidating interestContinueContinue reading “Am I the only one without a passion?”