Goals for Me by Virginia Satir

Virginia Satir was an American author and therapist, whose work was done under the umbrella of “Becoming More Fully Human.” Goals for Me was her answer to the question of how to make loving, appreciating, joining, inviting, leaving and criticising one another a truly enriching experience.   Goals for Me by Virginia Satir “I want…

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Examine What You Tolerate

A few years ago I wrote this post on what you allow is what will continue. As I was on the internet today, this quote came across my path and it resonated deeply with that message. I am so glad that I continue to examine what I tolerate and changes continue to happen 🙂 “Examine…

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Grounding – Another Way to Cope with Stress

Interested in finding out more about grounding and how you could become grounded? If so, keep reading as in this post I am going to share – What is Grounding? and Becoming Grounded. Let’s get started…   What is Grounding? There are a few definitions of grounding floating around, however how I refer to it…

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Awakening Rights

Let’s face it, life is short and no-one does you, like you! And today, more than ever I believe that – “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Recently, I came across the following from Mark Nepo called Awakening…

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What Perfectionism Is and Isn’t – According to Brené Brown

Research continues to show that self-compassion is one of the antidotes to perfectionism (mmm – now you know one of the reasons why I teach self-compassion 🙂 ). Whilst I was ‘teaching’ MSC this week, the question came up about perfectionism. Subsequently, I decided to write a post on what perfectionism is and isn’t according to…

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What is the Difference Between Gratitude and Appreciation?

Today I am going to talk about gratitude and appreciation. These two skills have an impact on wellbeing and support in leading a whole-hearted life. Subsequently, in this post I will discuss – What is Gratitude? What is Appreciation? What is the Difference Between Gratitude and Appreciation? Let’s get started!   What is Gratitude? Grat•i•tude…

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Event + Response = Outcome: An Empowering Equation for Work and Life

Are you getting the results you want in life? If you are congratulations, I imagine you are living above the line and being 100% responsible for it. If you are not getting the results you are after, read on as the following equation can help!   100% Responsibility If you have been reading my journal…

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