Have you ever woken up from a nap feeling incredibly refreshed, bathed in the gentle rays of the sun, and filled with a sense of new beginnings? That's precisely how I felt recently. However, this wasn’t just a typical nap; it was awakening from a deep slumber of complacency in my personal growth. The Realization…
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The most common email I get from readers is “How do I overcome my life of struggles?” Only a few years ago, my life was a constant struggle due to major health issues and its impact on the rest of my life. In a way, this blog post is a message to those of you…
September 11, 2024 By // by Sophie September marks the beginning of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a time to support current patients and educate the general public on ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is estimated to affect just under 20,000 American women this year alone. Since the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer can be easy to miss,…
Because racism is a pandemic, then so too must be our sustained response. The solution must be proportionate to the problem. The first step needed is an attitude shift which is covered in the companion article, “Dismantling Racism: first step is changing white attitudes”. The second step is action. People may shy away from the…
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One of my mum clients shared a super phrase earlier this week. She said “Be carefree and not careless or careful.” That really resonated with me. How can we be more carefree parents? Being a carefree parent doesn’t mean being careless or neglectful; it’s about finding the balance between being responsible and allowing for a…
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People often question how I cope with living in two different places, with so much to-ing and fro-ing. “Do you find it stressful?” they ask. I don’t find it stressful, no. But I find the “leaving” and the “returning” hard to navigate. I feel discombobulated and untethered and, well, a bit sad. And these feelings…
September 22, 2020 · 6:13 pm Mentally tough business people and athletes separate themselves from the pack with their quick thinking under pressure and their ability to control their ideal ‘zone’. But did you know that mental toughness is a quality that can be taught and enhanced? First, lets define what mental toughness is! Mental…
Are you unhappy with your current job and don’t know what to do? Do you feel like you want to make a change but are unclear how to move forward? Today, I want to share with you story of a client who reached out to me feeling tired, frustrated and not sure what to do…
Despite what you might have convinced yourself, being a perfectionist is a wonderful thing. You have a ton of potential, and you care deeply about things going well. You want the best for yourself and others. The challenge comes in dealing with the gap between what currently is, and what you know can be possible….
Over the weekend whilst i was preparing this post. I heard about the tragic deaths of 4 children whilst out on their bikes killed by a drunk driver. Prior to that before hearing the news of the helicopter crash that killed 9 people including children & basket ball legend Kobi Bryant and his daughter of 13yrs….
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