I recently found myself with a problem to solve that felt difficult. It was as if the more I tried to solve it, the more challenging it became and it felt so serious. But then, I tried lightening up and looking at things from a different perspective, and I managed to find a little humour … Continue reading Difficult problems and light-hearted solutions
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When feeling low becomes the norm
I read something today that struck a chord with me. People were making judgements on how a person dealt with a something difficult that they felt unable to overcome. I write about overcoming challenges and finding solutions to difficult problems all the time. But it is so important to acknowledge that some challenges are much … Continue reading When feeling low becomes the norm
Easy conversations only
When we avoid having conversations that we consider to be hard, difficult or challenging we are also saying that we're only committed to easy conversations. You then find yourself in situations where you're avoiding saying what you really think or how you really feel because you want to keep things easy. However, this just leads … Continue reading Easy conversations only
That thing you’re avoiding
How is it we allow ourselves to be overwhelmed and consumed small simple tasks? Something that could take 10 minutes becomes challenging and scary. So, you put it off and tell yourself that you'll do it later, that you'll do it when you feel less afraid or less overwhelmed. Meanwhile the feelings won't go away … Continue reading That thing you’re avoiding
Learning difficult lessons
When you're going through the deep depths of working through it, some lessons are easier than others. Some lessons you accept and embrace but other lessons are a lot more challenging so you resist.You avoid doing the work the way you know that you should. And so the issue remains. There's a well known quote … Continue reading Learning difficult lessons
5 things to do for when you feel stuck
It is really easy to give advice in hindsight or just from an outsiders perspective. However, when you are in the midst of a personal challenge it can be difficult to know how to help yourself in the moment. It's something that takes time and practice. I've had plenty of times when I've felt stuck. … Continue reading 5 things to do for when you feel stuck
Showing up when you don’t feel like it
When you make a commitment to showing up consistently, it can be incredibly challenging on the days when you don't feel like it. When you feel low or you feel blue, when you want to take a break and escape from responsibilities just for a little while, it can be difficult not to hide away. … Continue reading Showing up when you don’t feel like it
Back to normal
I think the idea of going back to normal will cause a divide. On one hand you have the ones that are craving the way things were. They spend their days longing for what used to be. On the other hand you have the ones that have adjusted and adapted to this new way of … Continue reading Back to normal
Valuable conversations
Some of the most valuable conversations to have are the ones that are most difficult but that shouldn't be a reason not to have them. Even though it might be difficult, challenging or uncomfortable it allows room for learning, growth and understanding that may have not taken place otherwise. Of course, there is a chance … Continue reading Valuable conversations
Cheap, easy and accessible
Every once in a while I am reminded of the power of taking a walk in nature. It is calming, refreshing, relaxing and simple. If you haven't done it for a while, I'd recommend it. You'll often find that some of the most helpful things are the cheapest, easiest and most accessible. But instead we … Continue reading Cheap, easy and accessible
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