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…
Monthly mindscape – listen
It’s time for another slice of fiction here on the blog and I’m really looking forward to it this month. I’ve been reading a lot of fiction lately and am finding it’s really inspiring my writing. The picture I chose this month is by Elizabeth Dhokia, someone I’ve been following for a long time. The image spoke to me as I’m finding myself in my headphones a lot right now.…
Seedling Ep 24. How to avoid burnout
This week on the podcast I’m talking about burnout – something I worry some of us might struggle with at the moment. With so much change happening due to the coronavirus, some of us are feeling pressure to push ourselves more at work and I think this could lead to burnout if we’re not careful. In this episode I talk about what burnout is and some techniques that can help…
Routines keeping me balanced
When this whole coronavirus thing started, I naively thought not much would change in terms of my routines. I knew I wouldn’t be commuting to work anymore, but aside from that my initial plan was to try and keep things constant. Well, this didn’t work out. I realised very quickly that I needed to tune in to myself and what I needed and accept that a lot has changed. Because…
Seedling Ep 23. Instagram photography and choosing the path of least resistance
This week’s episode is a response to a request I had to talk about Instagram photography. Potentially a little off-topic for me, but I thought I’d share my relationship with photography and why I choose the path of least resistance (i.e. using my phone instead of a fancy camera). I also go through a few things that really helped me the last time I was in a creative rut with…
Dealing with uncertainty
Pretty much everyone on the planet is dealing with uncertainty right now. And while it’s for a pretty awful reason (the coronavirus pandemic) there is something comforting about the fact that we’re all in it together. I’ve seen a lot of ways humans are connecting with one another through their phone or laptop screens and it’s heartwarming. It doesn’t take away from the fear however. The fear of uncertainty. How…
Seedling Ep 22. Chronic pain, mental health and growing a business with Trona Freeman
It’s time for this season’s interview and I’m excited to introduce you to Trona Freeman, who is a beauty blogger and Pinterest coach. I’ve been following Trona for a long time now and aside from her brilliant insights about Pinterest, I really admire her openness about living with disability, chronic pain and mental illness. As always, these interviews are designed to shine a light on other perspectives, so I’m looking…
How to separate your worth from your productivity
Detaching your sense of worth from your productivity and work is a big topic and one I see a lot of people struggling with, whether you work for someone else or for yourself. If you love what you do and give it 100%, it’s easy to link the work you produce with your sense of worth. For business owners, this can be even more pronounced. You started your business for…