When you are in a struggle it can be frustrating to know where to turn and you may be wondering “is Life Coaching the right therapy for me?” I saw countless therapists and counsellors before finding a Life Coach who was able to support me in the way I needed. In a constant cycle of trips…
You can learn how to do this! I’ve been thinking about you and how awesome it would be for you to have more joy-filled moments of meaning. You do so much for other people, I wonder if you ever neglect to feel good on a personal level. I wonder if you forget to seek joy just…
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From slushy streets to sunburnt feet: The joy of a Kiwi Christmas Growing up in the UK, Christmas was a completely different affair. We’d dream of a magical ‘white Christmas’—you know, the kind from the movies where everything looks pristine and sparkly. The reality? If it did snow, it usually turned into grey slush by…
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Understanding Imposter Syndrome: The Neuroscience Behind Self-Doubt and How to Overcome It Imposter syndrome—a term that describes feelings of inadequacy despite outward success—affects many individuals at some point in their lives. It often occurs when people doubt their abilities and fear being exposed as frauds, despite having tangible achievements to their name. Studies show that…
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The holidays can be a challenging time, especially if you’re carrying the weight of your child’s substance use. If you’re dreading Thanksgiving, Christmas, or the holiday season in general, please know you’re not alone. I understand how overwhelming it can feel. The holidays often magnify everything we’re struggling with—the pain, the uncertainty, and the longing…
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As an advocate for Positive Mental Fitness, part of getting mentally fit is about improving your ability to focus on one thing…and one thing only. One benefit I have noticed about training my brain to do this regularly is that it creates the feeling of opening up more time. So often we go through our…
The Allure of Empty Promises: Staying Vigilant in Community Banking In one of his recent blogs, Seth Godin asks why do we often fall for the pitches of smooth talkers, con artists, demagogues and tricksters? As our world becomes more informed and rational, paradoxically, we see an increase in scams, hustles and chaos. As Community…
“No matter who you are, where you live, where you’re from, how old you are or what your financial situation is, this is achievable. Sometimes we fall into the trap of thinking that our purpose is somewhere ‘out there’, perhaps a few years away after we’re a little older or more qualified. But nothing could…
Try this exercise for goal setting to transform from confusion to clear action. There’s something undeniably powerful about writing down your goals. What I know to be true, not just from my own personal experience but also from using this same technique with my clients is, it transforms ideas into intention. But setting goals isn’t just…
Then I remember walking for HOPE in 2016. God whispered, “Note how I provided: You had a vehicle donated by Honda Grainger. A beautiful Honda Van at that! Your gas money was given to you. Your accommodation booked and paid for, food too, by Trace Staffing. Water for the hot summer days provided by Perna…
