Changing Thinking, Getting Positive, and Moving Forward
Why a Guide Makes All the Difference Running in Guangzhou was a doddle. I’d just pound the pavements along major roads or do laps within my compound. No brainer, really. It meant I could properly zone out – get lost in an audiobook, find my rhythm with some tunes, or catch up on a cracking […]
Have you ever felt a subtle pressure to define yourself, to neatly summarise who you are in a few concise labels? Perhaps it’s your job title, your family role, or even the beliefs you hold dear. But what if the most authentic version of you is not a fixed point, but a continuous journey, a river constantly carving a new path?
Think about it: the person you were five years ago is not exactly who you are today. Experiences have shaped you, perspectives have shifted, and perhaps even your core beliefs have subtly evolved. This isn’t a sign of inconsistency; it’s the very nature of being human – a constant state of becoming. Just like a river never holds the same water twice, neither do we remain static. Embracing this fluidity, this inherent capacity for change, can unlock a profound sense of freedom and self-acceptance.
Managing Life’s Twists and Turns Ever feel like you’re adrift, unsure of your direction? Life throws us unexpected challenges – an empty nest, a career change, or just a general sense of unease – and it’s easy to feel lost. But as Anna’s story, featured on our East West Coaching podcast, demonstrates, even during major […]
The Drama Triangle, with its roles of **victim, persecutor, and rescuer**, creates a cycle of dysfunction where no one truly wins, but by shifting to the Empowerment Triangle, we can foster growth, creativity, and positive change, with the roles of **creator, challenger, and coach**.
Why We Make Them (and Why We Break Them) Introduction It’s January 1st. The air is filled with optimism, and many of us are armed with a list of resolutions. But by February, many of those lists are gathering dust. Why? New year is traditionally the time (at least in the West) for setting resolutions. […]
