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How to Stay Authentic
In a client session recently we got talking about Brené Brown’s idea of an authenticity mantra. An authenticity mantra is something we say to ourselves when we notice we are triggered by shame, or we feel we are being pulled in all different directions to be someone we’re not. Our authenticity mantra helps us to […]
Reflections on Easter – 2019
Good Friday. To many that means nothing, to many it means something. To me, these are the words that come to mind when I reflect on Good Friday.//Jesus – who was both man and God.//Sacrifice – the harsh reality of giving up something to benefit someone else. In this case, Jesus gave up his life. […]
Brené Brown says “own your story”
There is a myth that self-care is only about weekends away, long hot baths, facials and massages. Sure, they are part of it. Self Care is also about doing the hard work. Brené Brown says “Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do.” For example, sitting […]
Burnout
“No one is immune to stress and burnout. The expectations are so much connected to comparison. Don’t compare your life to someone else’s highlight reel.” Anna Doecke I was recently interviewed by Celia Fielke from Lutheran Media and Messages of Hope about competing demands and the challenges of recognising and dealing with burnout. What can […]
Time flies when you’re….
Can you believe it’s September already? I know! Maybe you feel like this year has gone by so quickly and the thought that Christmas is only 16 1/2 weeks away scares you. The thing is we all get the same amount of time in a day, in a week, in a month, in a year. […]
What would you do if someone changed your life?
“Self-Care just means putting yourself on the list. It means valuing yourself enough to know you need to spend time resting, setting boundaries, and engaging in activities that make you happy (or cared for), without feeling guilty.” – Lucille Zimmerman If I wrote a list of self-care myths, one would be that it’s best used in […]
Self Care is Prevention
Most of us have a to-do list that is longer than our arm! I need to get the shopping done someone has left a message for me to call them back my kids want me to play as soon as I’ve walked in the door I can’t get out of work on time because I […]
Why it’s good to have lunch outside
So for those of you who follow me on facebook and instagram, you know how I bang on about getting out of the office for lunch and the importance of spending time in nature. Well the other day just recently, I discovered another reason why this is important. I’m going to tell you about it now… Having lunch outside, […]
How to have hard conversations
I have this picture and definition from Brené Brown of authenticity stuck on the wall in my toilet. It’s a good reminder for me several times a day to choose authenticity in my life and relationships and choose it often. I have read this definition almost hundreds of times and yet this morning, it really stood out […]
Week 8 of 8 Self Care Tips to get you through to Christmas – Remember the reason for the season
Remember the reason for the season! Whatever the reason for the Christmas season is for you, I want to encourage you to dwell on it. Allow yourself to be kind to you and remember what really is important and let go of the things that aren’t so important! REMEMBER THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! Check […]
Week 7 of 8 Self Care Tips to get you through to Christmas – Make a Date with Yourself
Make a date with yourself! Something we are not very good at doing is putting ourselves as a priority. Most of us tend to default to putting everyone and everything else first and we let ourselves have the dregs. MAKE A DATE WITH YOURSELF! Check out what I’ve got to say about it by clicking […]
Week 6 of 8 Self Care Tips to get you through to Christmas – Keep It Simple
Keep it Simple! It feels like that just because it’s the silly season that we have to go the extra mile. Especially when going to social events, I feel like there is added pressure when asked to bring something that it has to be extra special and maybe even home made. KEEP IT SIMPLE! Check […]