Why self-care matters
We switch between three systems to manage our emotions. Many people spend much of their lives flitting between threat and drive modes with little time to soothe.
Imposter syndrome - working with it, not against it
We should all feel like an imposter every now and then. If you don’t, then you’re probably not challenging yourself enough in life. So, try welcoming in your imposter. It’s a sign you are growing.
Your body is present. Is your mind?
Mindfulness is stopping and noticing the thoughts and emotions whirring through our minds. You can do it anywhere! Even in the middle of a busy restaurant.
Find your winter mindset
In Norway there is a word "friluftsliv" which translates roughly to “open air life". It's really a MINDSET - of not being defeated by the weather, of wrapping up and discovering the cold can actually feel good.
Press the PAUSE button
Every so often PAUSE and ask yourself, right now: Are my beliefs limiting or empowering? Are my thoughts helpful or harmful?
Stepping Back - how to actually do it
When we step back from something that’s right in our face, we are able to see more of it. From this perspective we do our best thinking. Here’s some tips on how.
Feeling overwhelmed? 6 steps to slow down and simplify
Life can feel overwhelming. Too many things in your head. Too much noise. One antidote is to scale back and SIMPLIFY.
Pay attention to what you pay attention to
Managing work (and life) isn’t about time management. It’s about attention management.
What we can learn from the Stoics
3 tools that can help us accept, appreciate and even savour what we have in life.
When good enough is great
Not everything has to be perfect. When we are selective in assessing what work is ok to be good enough we create the energy to increase our impact in other areas.
Intentions
You can set an intention any time. At the start of the day, the month, on your birthday, before an important event or conversation. Or even right now...
Creating highs
Managing my mood is a daily practice. When I go through a hard patch, one change makes a huge difference to breaking the state I am in. I consciously inject my days with highs.
On doing hard things
Sometimes we need to go gently on ourselves. And sometimes we need a challenge.
How to overcome over-functioning
Up to a point achievement is a good thing, part of what got us where we are. But taken too far and it creates problems.
New year intentions (vs resolutions)
It might seem a matter of semantics, but the difference between resolutions and intentions runs deeper than you may think.
How to stop people pleasing
You'll never get what you want in life or work if you're trying to be all things to everyone.
Back yourself
There are a 1,001 voices telling us to abandon & compromise ourselves to "make things work." But not nearly enough voices saying BACK YOURSELF.
Growth mindset leadership
Having a growth mindset means you believe your abilities and talents can be developed rather than being a fixed trait.
Happiness through hardship
People who go through tough times can learn lessons that lead to them being stronger and happier in the long term.
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