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 ]
Who Else Finds Change Hard?
How comfortable are you with big changes? Divorce? Separation? Moving house? Moving to a different city? Or a different country? Leaving friends and family behind…. Leaving your hairdresser, healthcare, familiar surroundings….. What emotions do you experience just thinking about big changes? I ... [ Read More ]
The surprising benefits of changing one thing
Have you ever doubted your progress in the past? Let’s say you’re making changes in your close relationships or career and it feels hard. You might think “This is TOO difficult; I’m not making any progress so I’ll go back to the way I used to be!” I want to encourage you today and mention that ... [ Read More ]
Lessons from Australia: What if it could be FUN?
What's life like for you right now - is it heavy and a struggle? A puzzle? Do you 'should' on yourself and judge yourself when you procrastinate on all those 'shoulds'? Or - does it feel fun, light and inspired? We’ve just returned from a trip to Australia. It came about in a bit of a whirlwind... ... [ Read More ]
Big Goal Procrastination
A while ago, I invested in a 6 month high-end mentoring program. During the course of the past few months, my comfort zone has been tested and stretched numerous times! Recently I set an enormous goal for myself. It is easily the biggest goal I’ve ever attempted. In my experience, every goal ... [ Read More ]
Wearing Your Heart On Your Sleeve: Is It Ever Safe?
Today, I'm proud and honoured to feature my friend, Lucinda Curran, from Melbourne, Australia! She's currently on a "tour around the world" with her 2 wonderful books. More details at the bottom of the post. Enjoy her beautiful writing! Mel watched as her friend Sally bounced through life. Sally ... [ Read More ]