Category: Nerves
Want to be more resilient?
This concept is the key to greater resilience Why should I care about resilience anyway? You can spot a resilient person by their ability to recover from setbacks and challenges
Want to change career? Do it with more ease with this mindset shift
Exploring a career change can be scary and overwhelming. Adopting a sleuthing strategy can make it so much easier. “Be more Sherlock…” This is a phrase that I say to
3 tips to overcome ‘New Role’ Imposter Syndrome
Have you got new role imposter syndrome (‘IS’)? Congratulations, you’ve got a new role! Maybe it’s the promotion you’ve worked so hard for. Or perhaps you’ve finally managed to pivot
Self-compassion without selfishness
The top 3 myths that block you from self-compassion If you haven’t heard of it before, self-compassion is the practice of speaking kindly to ourselves. Self-compassion invites you to offer
Dear Me, I Love You, From Me
Why self-love is important It’s 2014, I’m in my late 20s and I’m sat in a cosy, oak-panelled room training to become a cognitive hypnotherapist. My wonderful teacher, Trevor Silvester,
So easy you don’t think of them: the tools that stop stress and anxiety
Try these tools to stop stress and anxiety I have news for you: when you want to stop stress and anxiety (often a by-product of imposter syndrome) you’re probably forgetting
Why too big, too soon can cause your goals to fail
Don’t let burn-out block your goal As human beings with human brains, achieving our goals can easily fall into a messy process. If doing what we set out to do
What can I do when I feel lonely?
The cost of loneliness and what you can do about it It was Mental Health Awareness Week recently and this year’s theme was ‘Loneliness’. We don’t talk about loneliness enough.
Why would I work with a career coach?
Why work with a career coach? Valid question. Perhaps a colleague or boss has recommended you work with a career coach. Perhaps you have a vague notion that a career
The compassionate way to stop being a people-pleaser
Coach yourself to stop being a people-pleaser Step 1: Awareness If you want to stop being a people-pleaser, I’m guessing you’ve reached a point where you’ve realised that your tendency
Surprising Imposter Syndrome symptoms
The lesser-known symptoms of Imposter Syndrome In 1978 Dr Rose Clance and Dr Suzanne Imes (psychologists at Georgia State University) created the term “the Imposter Phenomenon”. They observed hundreds of
Where does my fear of failure come from?
Do you have a dream you want to make a reality, yet all you ever do is just…well…think about it? Or do you find yourself churning with anxiety whenever you
The Best Personal Development Books
The realm of ‘self-help’ books has exploded in the last 10 years. To help you separate great from the mediocre, I’ve compiled some of my favourites which I direct clients
How long should I stick with a job I don’t enjoy?
Society loves a ‘sticker’: but does it benefit you? I received this question at a recent Q and A. I love it because it contains a word that reflects our
7 confidence tips for daring greatly in your career
Confidence is the spice that will have you creating success on your terms. My tips will grow your self-belief in a way that’s easy and fun. As a confidence
5 reasons why burnout is not a badge of honour
Welcome to Burn-out Central Many moons ago I was a fresh-faced graduate sitting in the offices of a slick firm in London for an interview. Sitting across from me was
Self-doubt: why trusting ourselves can be such a challenge
I wonder if you’ve found yourself in any of these situations: Endlessly procrastinating over decisions you want to make or actions you want to take. Torturing yourself over whether what
Feeling lost? Here’s how purpose can guide you home again
A couple of years ago I worked with a successful professional man (let’s call him Matthew) who was struggling with rising feelings of panic and anxiety. On paper, Matthew was