Category Archives: Intimate Relationship

Ready to start looking after your self-care? Why not have a read of these articles on growing your relationship with yourself?

3 of the Best Books on Mindfulness

Want to be reminded about what you already know deep within you? Or are you looking for some more information on mindfulness? Either way, the following five books on mindfulness all bring something unique to the table and will support you on your adventure of mindfulness.   3 of the Best Books on Mindfulness 1. Full…

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3 Ways to Develop Self-Regulation

Self-regulation is an important skill in leading a whole-hearted and fulfilling life. Subsequently, in this post I am going to discuss the following – What is Self-Regulation? So, What? 3 Ways to Develop Self-Regulation Let’s get started…   What is Self-Regulation? There are many definitions on self-regulation, including – “…the fact of something such as an…

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5 Reasons Why It Is OK to Be Selfish Sometimes

When women work with me for coaching, one of the fears we often discuss is the fear of being selfish. Even though these women are highly stressed or on the verge of burnout, they are are still worried about being selfish. Why? Because, these women are deeply driven to care for others and being selfish…

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20 Quotes for the Highly Sensitive Woman

Highly sensitive people (HSPs) make up about 20 percent of the population. They feel emotions intensely and process stimulation deeply. Their sensitivity gives them a number of advantages, such as being extremely detail-oriented, working well in a team environment, and having high levels of compassion and empathy. However, being highly sensitive and also mean becoming…

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The Power of Empathy

Have you seen this TEDTalk “The Power of Empathy” by Helen Reiss? In the clip, Helen discuss the empathy acronym she has developed – E: eye contact and indicating “I see you” M: muscles of facial expression and reading facial emotions P: posture – conveying connection A: affect – expressing emotions and naming the feelings…

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The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace

“The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated.” ~ William James   Why is feeling appreciated so important in workplaces? Because we all want to feel our work is valued and we are making a contribution. In his book, 7 Habits if Highly Effective People Stephen Covey says – “Next to physical survival,…

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What Would Your Note to Self Say?

This week is Valentine’s Day. As a single woman, Valentine’s Day used to challenge me as many of my friends and family were celebrating with their loved ones, so I decided to create something different. I decided that until my situation changed, Valentine’s Day is about self-care, self-love and self-healing. Subsequently, I decided to create…

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