If you're used to always being the one to bend to the needs of another, you might reach a point where you decide to change. Perhaps after an epiphany about the importance of balance. When it comes to some change, the advice is to go slow and take it bit by bit. However, when it … Continue reading Re-learning compromise
Tag: clarity
What do you really want to do?
I think sometimes the fear we have of making the wrong choice is really just a sign that our mind is not clear. On the flipside, when you're mind is not clouded over with stuff you're able to be more spontaneous and quick thinking with your choices. More often than we realise we know exactly … Continue reading What do you really want to do?
Letting things pile up
Little problems can suddenly become big problems. It is so important to address things in the moment instead of brushing them off, waiting or saying nothing. When you do this you'll find that days, weeks or even months later you're bringing stuff up that were (according to the other person) not an issue when they … Continue reading Letting things pile up
Random passing thought
Sometimes all it takes is to tune into a random passing thought. Perhaps there is something that has been on your mind for a while or maybe it's something that you'd totally forgotten about. Either way, you'll get a thought that serves as a call to action that gives you an idea of what to … Continue reading Random passing thought
Declutter your life
The easiest way to transform a space is to take everything out, make a plan for how you want things to look and then bring things back in accordingly. By doing things this way you'll be very intentional about what you bring in as you want the room to look as good as possible. On … Continue reading Declutter your life
The problem with letting things slide
If you get someone used to treating you a certain way or acting in a particular way towards you, the person will come to expect you to allow it. Sometimes you allow things that you aren't okay with because you don't want to rock the boat, hurt the persons feelings or you've told yourself that … Continue reading The problem with letting things slide
The pros and cons of a pros and cons list
Writing a pros and cons list can have many benefits but it's not suitable for everything. Pros Organise your thoughts Gain clarity Assist with decision making Cons Delay you from taking action Doesn't consider importance/significance of each factor Can end up making decisions more difficult
Minimising uncertainty
One of the triggers for anxiety is uncertainty. It's fair to say that uncertainty is a part of life. However, there are plenty of times in life where you can seek clarity to help fill in the gaps. This can be done by asking more questions. Questions like: When would you like me to complete … Continue reading Minimising uncertainty
The power of taking space
It might feel easier to hold on but maybe what you really need to do is let go. Taking space is a powerful thing. When you spend time away from something you have developed an attachment to it gives you room to find clarity and to come back to yourself. So often you may find … Continue reading The power of taking space
Pace, pace, Lead
Something I read in a book about NLP. Sometimes I'm a little hesitant to embrace every aspect of NLP because using methods to influence people in your favour is potentially unethical or at least comes across as manipulative. But other times I find that NLP can provide a useful guide on how to word things … Continue reading Pace, pace, Lead
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