We’re taught in so many places that there’s something wrong with us. We get this message from a very early age through parents and other adults. Later on, we learn that we need to improve, develop, grow, stretch …. And while that’s true, we don’t hear the message that there’s already a lot RIGHT ... [ Read More ]
Celebrate your wins!
Me: “How did it go with your xyz goal this past week?” Client: “Oh I’m so excited – I DID it! It’s complete and I’m so relieved!!” Me: “EXCELLENT! Now – how are you going to celebrate?” Client: “Huh? I was supposed to do it - why should I celebrate?!” How often do you react in ... [ Read More ]
Someone might get angry!
Fear of conflict goes deep for many of us, especially for sensitive introverts. Imagine a situation where you did experience conflict. It might have been with a boss, a critical colleague or teacher, a parent, a friend, an intimate partner. Notice that with all of these, at least one other person ... [ Read More ]
Performance Anxiety
Last week I went to an organ recital in Christ Church, Spitalfields. It was the largest organ in the UK for about 100 years. The hour-long performance was a very special experience for me - I was a musician for many years before I made a radical change to computer programming, and then 12 years ... [ Read More ]
Introvert Tips to Thrive during Busy Times
Recently I made the longest and furthest trip ever without my husband, and the first back to South Africa since we moved to London, from South Africa. It was an incredibly packed 2 weeks with business to finish off (banks, mobile contracts, dentists, hairdresser), seeing friends and colleagues, and ... [ Read More ]
Where is home?
Moving countries is really quite a strange thing.... I've just returned from 2 weeks in SA (my old country) and am now back in London (my new country). Many friends in South Africa asked me "Which feels like home now?" It's a hard one to answer. Mostly I replied "I think the UK feels more like ... [ Read More ]
Visibility for Introverts: A Conversation with George Kao, Authentic Business Coach
Since 2009, George Kao has been helping Coaches, Consultants, Counselors and Healers to grow their audience through authentic online marketing. He teaches people how to grow their audience using social media, webinars, online courses, written posts, video's and books. George's values (which are ... [ Read More ]
Journey to Forgiving an Alcoholic Father
Lovingly shared by Michele Mullins, 52. I would like to share my personal story of what I experienced at the Level 3 EFT workshop I attended in September 2010. Michele's Background My story should begin with a brief setting the stage of where I come from. I grew up with a reasonably happy ... [ Read More ]
The Personal Peace Procedure
To most of us, peace on earth sounds like unrealistic and unattainable pie in the sky! How is it possible to have peace when there's so much war, crime, injustice, violence, accidents and disasters happening all around us? How can we possibly have peace when people are starving and kids are dying of ... [ Read More ]
Conflict, Difficult Conversations and Peace
In the midst of a very hard conversation recently, I had the incredible urge to smile and pat myself on the shoulder. I suppressed it – it was just not the right moment. 😊 Mind if I share why? For the longest time, I was afraid of conflict and getting into arguments. Not just afraid. Petrified. In ... [ Read More ]