Ever wondered how the experts do it? How they manage busy lives, successful relationships, deep friendships and fulfilling work, and still seem to glow from the inside out? How they have such great self-care strategies? I’m afraid I’m going to burst that bubble right now. They don’t. The ‘experts’ – me included – struggle with this… Read more
David Cain of Raptitude: An interview for The Overachiever’s Survival Guide
This week sees the launch of my free interview series ‘The Overachiever’s Survival Guide‘, a series of audio and written interviews from expert Bloggers, Psychologists and Coaches on how they keep themselves happy, healthy and sane. The 16 interviews are packed with great advice, inspiration and resources, and I think you’re going to love them! Most… Read more
Fix one thing
When you’ve read this post, I have a mission for you. It doesn’t involve gun battles, self-destructing orders or Tom Cruise (sorry). It’s a way to make your life a little better. A little more pleasant. A little easier. Read on and discover your mission – should you choose to accept it. When I moved from… Read more
Productivity Round-Up
You know how it is. You have a million things to do. Your inbox is filling up, and every time you get rid of one email, another five come in. You have several pressing decisions to make, and you forgot you said yes to helping a friend out with something. What’s to do?! I feel your… Read more
When Someone Presses Your Hot Buttons: How to Manage Emotional Triggers
Ever had that moment when someone says something, and a wave of white-hot emotion floods your body? You feel angry, upset or outraged. Sad, lost or afraid. Whatever the emotion is, it’s strong. Perhaps overpowering. And the time between the event and your reaction is minimal. The other day, I opened an email from a friend… Read more