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Bringing Meaning into Life in Lockdown
Meaning is one of the five core parts of Martin Seligman’s PERMA model of wellbeing. However, finding meaning when you have been furloughed or have lost your job can be hard for many people, which is why I thought I would look at it today. Over six weeks ago, I fled from imminent homelessness as […]
Making space for thought
It was an interesting day for me yesterday. No coaching clients, but two interviews instead. In one I was the...
Reaching for the sky
I had a lovely day today as I had meetings with two very strong ladies to talk about a collaborative project I have in...
Joyful June
As an expat, June has always been a bittersweet month, looking forward to the summer holidays and seeing...
Anchoring your Attention
The last couple of weeks I have been guilty of procrastination. There have been too many things on my list of...
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So what is coaching anyway?
One of the most common questions I have when I meet people and tell them I am a coach is “What is coaching anyway?” Because coaches have traditionally come into the industry from a variety of backgrounds, there are a huge number of definitions, but the one I like is from Whitmore in 1992, who […]
The road to a happier you – part 2
In my previous blog, I looked at five areas that have been shown to improve people’s happiness levels. These included making time for yourself, practicing gratitude, finding meaning and purpose, adding some physical activity and being present in the moment, rather than dwelling in the past or future. This week we will look at five […]
A Happiness Journey
Richard Branson once said, “If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later!” It is, however, a leap of faith, or incredible optimism to commit to doing something you have not yet got the skills for. This […]
The road to a happier you – part 1
Positive psychology research tells us that although genetics do play some part in how happy we are generally, our own actions can influence 40% of our happiness levels. For anyone out there that wants to improve their life, this is great news. So what steps can we take to improve our well-being? The first five […]
Be kinder to yourself
As we near the end of February I wonder how many of you kept your New Year’s Resolutions successfully. Did you manage to change your habits or did your willpower falter in the face of temptation? A few months ago I wrote about the difficulties in changing habits and the fact that new habits […]