What do a flat tire, missing keys and dog poo on your shoe have in common? Yes, they all suck! But they also provide a valuable opportunity to do some self-coaching. Find out which question to ask and why in this post!
Category Archives: Parent yourself
The Work by Byron Katie #5 – Turn It Around
The final post in my series on Byron Katie’s The Work deals with turning your beliefs around, finding the opposite thought and seeing how, when and where it could possibly be true. This work has slowly been unveiling its secrets to me, through practice, and I haven’t seen the end of it yet. So happy for another piece of the magical puzzle of self-exploration to fall into place.
What To Do When You’re Feeling Overly Emotional – 3 Steps to (Some) Calm
Have you ever had one of those days (or hours) where it felt like everything was too much? You couldn’t cope with simple adversities like a stubbed toe or a broken glass? I had such an emotional day yesterday and, for the first time, felt like I handled it okay. Here is how.
The Work by Byron Katie #4 – Who or What Would You Be Without the Thought?
The final and fourth question in The Work by Byron Katie centres around imagining a world, a version of yourself, without the thought that’s holding you back. Here’s how to tackle it, enjoy!
The Work by Byron Katie #3 – How Do You React When You Believe That Thought?
Today I talk about question 3 of The Work by Byron Katie. The Work is a great way to explore your own thoughts and the impact they have on your life. It centers around 4 questions you can ask yourself, to coach yourself to more insight, more freedom and more happiness.
The Work by Byron Katie #2 – Can You Absolutely Know that it’s True?
In this post, I tackle question 2 of The Work. The Work by Byron Katie is a great way to explore your own thoughts and the impact they have on your life. It centers around 4 simple, though not necessarily easy, questions.
The Work by Byron Katie #1 – Is it True?
The Work by Byron Katie is a great way to explore your own thoughts and the impact they have on your life. It centers around 4 questions. In this post, I dive into question 1.
I Want to Push my Partner Away – Now What? (5 Steps to Deal)
Have you ever felt like you just couldn’t be around your partner in that moment? Like you wanted to leave? Or push them away? Yes, it’s completely normal. And no, it’s not a lot of fun. Here are some tried and tested tips I’ve built up over the years.
Building a Self-Care Structure: Step 1
This week, I’m slowly starting to build my ‘self-care structure’. A stable foundation on which I can feel supported. As with anything, it’s baby steps at first. But it feels great to be heading in this direction.
Whose Pocket Holds the Key to Your Happiness?
Who holds the keys to your future and your happiness? Do you hold on to them firmly or give them away sometimes to… the weather? Family? That neighbour playing the drums at 2 a.m.?