What I’m doing to learn more about race (part 2)
Two years ago, almost to the day, I wrote about race for the very first time. Here’s how that piece started: “This is one of those blog posts that makes my chest tight writing about. It makes me uncomfortable because I feel unqualified to talk about race and I’m treading a very fine line between using my privileged position to speak about important issues and centralising myself, a white woman,…
Monthly mindscape – feline
It’s that time again, a chance for me to have a little fun with fiction and bring you along for the ride. And I’m particularly excited about this month’s because the picture I found involves a cat! Anyone who knows me will already know I’m a cat lover and while Dan and I can’t have one in our current flat, we have grand plans for a cat (and a dog)…
Navigating growing pain
As you may have noticed after reading last week’s blog on the impact of self-belief on my life, I’ve been feeling reflective recently. Maybe lockdown is encouraging more navel-gazing than usual, who knows, but it’s been interesting. For this week’s blog I wanted to talk about the fact that growth can be painful. It’s amazing of course, to develop, learn and grow as a person, but it can be uncomfortable.…
Seedling Ep 28. Six steps to discover your worth
Somehow we’ve come to the end of season two! It’s gone very quickly but I’ve loved diving a little deeper into certain topics this season. For the finale I wanted to share the six steps I believe are necessary to discover your sense of worth, build self-belief and grow confidence. The six steps came about after doing work on my coaching packages at the start of this year. Hopefully hearing…
How self-belief has shaped my life
There’s a reason I go on about self-worth, self-belief and confidence so much. I’ve seen the impact developing these areas has had on my life. For context, and for those of you who may not know my story, any self-belief I had as a kid got knocked out of me in my early teens. As a young kid I was always pretty shy and quiet, but I did have self-belief.…
Seedling Ep 27. Knowing your worth and its impact on relationships
So far on this podcast I’ve covered the topic of self-worth in quite general terms, this week I want to hone in specifically on the impact of knowing your worth on relationships. In this episode I share some thoughts on romantic relationships, familial relationships, friendships and professional relationships and how having that quiet knowing of your worth impacts them. You can listen wherever you get your podcasts or listen here:…
The healing power of baths
If you follow me on Instagram and watch my Instagram stories, you’ll know already that I’m a big fan of baths. Every Wednesday and Sunday evening, like clockwork, I’ll sink into the tub and let everything else just melt away. I’ve found myself relying on these regular baths more than usual at the moment. Not surprising perhaps, given that we’re in the midst of a global pandemic. Having that time…
Seedling Ep 26. How to stop comparing yourself
This week we’re getting into all thing comparison. I talk about why it’s perfectly human of us to compare and then go through different areas in our life where we tend to compare, including physically, at work, creatively and even with our friends. For each area I share a suggestion on how we can gently remove ourselves from the comparison trap. It’s a process for sure, but I hope the…
How to build confidence in yourself at work
No matter what type of work you’re in, whether you’re employed or self-employed, I think all of us know how it feels to lack confidence at work. We question ourselves constantly, our inner critic tells us we’re not good enough, perhaps we work all the hours under the sun to try and feel good enough. This lack of confidence can eat away at us, opening up old wounds and affecting…
Seedling Ep 25. How to be more comfortable being seen
While last week I wanted to focus on those at risk of burnout, this week I want to talk to those who are feeling ready to be ‘seen’ in work and life and who want to ‘show up’. In this episode I cover what I believe it means to ‘show up’, how we can become more comfortable doing this and how we can deal with the inevitable vulnerability hangover when…