Navigating Boundaries When Recovering from Heartbreak
Boundaries play a pivotal role when recovering from heartbreak, an aspect often underestimated. Many folks think they can maintain a friendship with their ex-partner without setting boundaries. They believe in the possibility of continuing as if nothing has changed. The reality hits when you feel invaded, suffocated, and needing space. Suddenly you realise that everything isn’t the same, and you need to make some changes!
Trapped In an Emotional Prison Of Your Own Making
My grandfather spent 60 years in a prison. It was completely needless.
The prison was called Watford. There were no guards, and no locked doors, but he could never leave this place and fulfil his dearest wish to go home to Ireland.
Why would someone spend 60 years in a place that was alien to him?
Why would he deny himself the chance to meet his son or grandchildren?
**Grab a coffee and a KitKat and let's take a tour of this pointless waste of a life, and some of the things that could have - and could still - change the course of history.**
Declutter Your Mental Closet & Revitalise Your Soul
Just as we periodically declutter our physical spaces, it's equally crucial to clean out our mental closets. This process involves identifying and eliminating limiting beliefs that hinder our growth and fulfilment.
Powerful Morning Routine to Start your Day
Ever thought that you didn't have time to do that thing that you really wanted to do? Especially that thing around taking care of yourself? I used to think self-love was selfish and I didn't have time for it. Now I know better! Setting up the day with a wonderful morning routine sets me up with great energy.
Boundaries; Do You Have Them?
When you create a boundary, you are teaching people how to treat you. And as scary as it can be to create boundaries, it is an important aspect of maintaining healthy relationships and protecting your own happiness.
However, setting and enforcing boundaries is a skill that can be difficult for some people to master.
The Mindset of an Introverted JOYFull BadAss
I finally realised that the best way for me to begin creating a community of JOYFull BadAsses is to open myself up and share a more real version of my experiences. I didn’t want to make a video telling you my story. If I did, I know I would NEVER watch it. I only watch videos if I need to change a tire or set up my knitting room. Otherwise, I’d rather read words to process better what the author is sharing. Maybe that’s how you learn best, too. I see you, fellow Introverted BadAss who likes to read, reflect, and be alone.
Takes a Troll to Know a Troll
If you have a public account on social media, chances are, you’ve encountered a troll or ten. A huge following is not a requirement to be on the receiving end of their vitriol; trolls liberally dish out their regurgitated opinions, with more speed and enthusiasm than a billionaire’s accountant sending taxable dollars offshore. However, despite them earning a (deserved) bad reputation, they have, ironically, been an integral part of my own healing journey.
Surviving Heartbreak Over the Holidays
The Holiday Season is here, and it has a way of bringing out the best in most people. The lights and trees go up, the parties begin, sales are everywhere, and you can’t turn on the television without seeing a Christmas movie or holiday-related commercial. Celebrations are in the air, and the anticipation that people have is growing.
Unfortunately, for those who are experiencing heartbreak, it’s a very different time.
Embrace the Power of Nothing
How often do you just sit and do nothing? Not often, I bet. Even when we're not giving in to the relentless pressures of our increasingly productivity-obsessed world, you are swiping through newsfeeds, consuming content... or feeling guilty for not being productive (because, internalised capitalism). Yet, our brain needs downtime. We need rest, and we need some boredom sometimes, so we have some synapses available for our next stroke of genius.
How to Take the First Step Toward Your Healing and Why It Is Important
Sometimes you meet a new person, and you KNOW something magical has just happened. That’s how I felt when I first met Holly Purchell. She is a multi-disciplinary healer who supports her clients with hypnotherapy, reiki, breathwork, sound baths and more. Today I had the pleasure to talk to her about trauma and how we can take the first steps on our healing journey, even when we are quite fearful.
Why Should You Care About the Well-Being of Your Employees?
How we define success as a culture has led to many struggling with guilt, anxiety, stress, burnout or worse… Is the way we define success ready for a drastic upgrade? With suicide still being the #1 cause of death for males in the UK (age 21–45), I believe it is time to open up the dialogue about the importance of (mental) health for the business, the people and the bottom line!
Can Joy Be a Legitimate Business Strategy?
Today I had the distinct pleasure to speak to Janifer Wheeler, a former teacher turned entrepreneur. She’s spent over 25 years helping schools and small businesses get their shit together through process design, internal structure, education and workplace culture.
30 Tips to Keep Burnout at Bay & Your Business on Fire!
Between the demands of work, possible anxiety about stepping away from your business, work-life balance can be a tricky balance to strike. That’s why I asked 30 busy entrepreneurs and business owners their best tips to keep burnout at bay and your business on fire!
28 Tips to Maintain Your Mental Health While Running a Business
I asked 28 experienced entrepreneurs about their experiences maintaining their mental health while running their business.
You Need Zero Talent
A Little Rant About Hustle Culture and Mental Health