Changing Thinking, Getting Positive, and Moving Forward
The Challenge and Beauty of Belonging in a Moving World COVID-19 taught us a lot, or if it didn’t teach us, it hammered it home. One of those things is our deep craving for connection and belonging. Remember the news reports of people on balconies in high-rise apartments singing together? There was an incredible sense […]
How to Turn Feedback into Your Superpower In my last blog post, I wrote about giving feedback and how to make it useful and to the point. In today’s piece I want to look at the other side of the coin: how to receive feedback or criticism. This includes performance reviews at work, critiques from […]
The road to hell is paved with poor communication. Here are some quick tips for improving your effectiveness in communicating and getting the relationship you really long for.
Why Curiosity is the Key to Stronger Relationships Have you ever felt misunderstood by someone close to you? Or maybe you’ve been on the other side, judging a friend’s decision without fully understanding their perspective. We all fall into the trap of judgement sometimes, but it can be a real barrier to strong, healthy relationships. […]
Seeing the Funny Without Losing Sight of the Real There’s a misconception about coaching and counselling – it’s all seriousness, furrowed brows, and tearful confessions on a worn leather couch. While there’s certainly space for those moments, there’s another side to therapy that often gets overlooked: laughter. Yes, laughter. In my sessions, you’ll hear it […]
Have you ever felt stuck trying to solve a problem? You turn it over in your mind, considering every angle, but all you draw a blank. The dreaded “I don’t know” hangs heavy in the air. This feeling of uncertainty can be frustrating, like hitting a dead end owhen you are trying to find a […]
Understanding the Grief Process in Life Transitions Life transitions, whether seemingly minor or significantly transformative, inherently involve a grieving process. This grieving process is not solely reserved for moments of profound loss, such as the death of a loved one, but also for the more subtle changes that punctuate our lives. Transitions such as moving […]
Celebrating Your Colleagues This Week (and Every Week!) We have just reached the end of Teacher Appreciation Week, a time to acknowledge the amazing educators who dedicate their lives to shaping young minds. But appreciation, like learning, is a lifelong journey. In the daily whirlwind of work, it’s easy to overlook the strengths and contributions […]
How to Navigate Change Using the 3 C’s Framework Change is an inevitable part of life. Whether it’s starting a new job, moving to a new city, or undergoing significant personal transformations, change can significantly impact our mental and emotional well-being. Interestingly, even positive changes can be challenging, especially for those with low self-esteem. Psychologist […]
In a world that often equates success with relentless hustle and unyielding ambition, it’s not uncommon to hear high achievers whisper doubts like, “Do I truly deserve this?” or wonder, “Am I worthy of such happiness in my relationship?” These questions are more than mere reflections; they’re indicative of a psychological phenomenon known as imposter […]
