Creativity doesn’t usually find me at my desk. It finds me when my mind has space to wander — on morning runs, quiet walks, moments without pressure. I’ve learned that ideas don’t respond to urgency.
How do you find your creativity?
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Year-End Reflection: Insights for a Meaningful 2026
It is such a busy time of the year; We run from office deadlines to nativity plays followed by Christmas parties. There are gifts and meals still to be organised. Who dares to carve out a minutes from this hectic time to reflect on the past year and set some intentions for the year ahead? ContinueContinue reading “Year-End Reflection: Insights for a Meaningful 2026”
Breaking Free from Comparison: Taking Stock and Finding Gratitude
These two memorial benches (on the picture) look very similar at first. But they are there to commemorate the lives of two people who each had their very individual and different journey through life.
Have you ever found yourself stuck in the comparison trap? Watching others advance in their careers?
Instead of focusing on what we lack, what if we took a moment to appreciate how far we’ve come?
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.
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.
The science behind effective coaching
In a recent conversation about what coaching is, I have been asked “why wouldn’t I just speak to a friend instead of a coach?”. What a great question!
Check out this article to find out why.
3 Simple Ways to Reduce Mental Overload for Working Moms
Learn 3 simple strategies to reduce mental load as a working mum
Authentic Networking Tips: Forging Genuine Connections
Do you cringe when thinking about networking? I get it. I’m an introvert and the idea of selling myself in front of a bunch of highly confident people makes me want to stay on my couch.
But networking is the most important way of connecting with others to succeed in a career and in business.
Learn how to network authentically and you may even have some fun!
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