Anxiety

The Beautiful Mess Effect

There are times in our lives when things just feel… messy. Perhaps we are dealing with conflict, hardships, relationship difficulty,…

How to listen to your emotions (and why it matters)

We all experience difficult emotions from time to time, especially in the more challenging times in our lives. And when…

In your darkest hour, remember this

We all have moments of pain and distress. When the demands of our lives stretch us to our limits. When…

Shame vs guilt

When it comes to staying mentally strong we need to be clear on the difference between shame and guilt. Sometimes,…

Five steps to prepare for difficult conversations

Do you avoid having difficult conversations you know you should have? Do you worry that you won’t know how to…

How to have difficult conversations: A four-step framework

Difficult conversations, although they are not easy, are really important.  Here’s why.  If you don’t have a kind, clear and…

Letting go of limiting beliefs

Limiting beliefs can hold us back, drag us down, lower our confidence and block our ability to reach our full…

The biggest threat to your mental strength

I want to talk about the biggest threat to your mental strength. And it’s probably going to surprise you, because…

Why it’s a bad idea to try to ‘get rid’ of your negative thoughts

Should you try to get rid of your thoughts? This is a question I get asked alot when I’m teaching…

A three-step process to help you deal with any dilemma

It was a rainy summer Sunday morning when we got the phone call. It wasn’t good news. A loved one…

The ‘paper tiger’ technique to tame your negative thoughts

You’ve probably heard the term ‘paper tiger’. It refers to something or someone that claims or appears to be powerful…

Why your emotions are allies, not enemies

Most of us have this basic idea that there are good and bad emotions. Good emotions are things like happiness, excitement…