How Journaling Helps You See What Is Holding You Back
For years, I swore, “I don’t care what other people think.” That was the story I kept repeating to myself. It sounded strong, it sounded independent, it sounded like I was free from judgment. But when I started journaling, I realised… I really did care. A lot, actually. I was making choices based on other […]
How to Build Confidence From What You Already Have
There’s a lot of change going on for a lot of people at the moment, and one of the scariest thoughts when we’re thinking about changing direction in life or career is that we’ll have to start all over again. I’ve been there. When I transitioned from makeup artistry to coaching, I was scared, riddled […]
Why Slowing Down or Stopping Isn’t Failure – Burnout, Alignment & The Power of the Pause
Let’s talk about that awkward, uncomfortable space between “I’m doing all the things” and “None of it feels like enough.” You know the one – Where your calendar is full, your checklist is ticked, your goals are clear, and your discipline is on point. You’re exercising daily, journaling and/or meditating each morning, drinking enough water… […]
From Burnout To Realignment
How burnout became the catalyst for building a life that finally felt like mine On the outside, I looked like I had it all together.I was running businesses, juggling schedules, making shit happen. From the outside looking in, I was the picture of control, capability, and confidence. But inside? I was exhausted.Not just tired. Hollow. […]
Lost And Found (Suicide Prevention Month)
Earlier this month I was invited by the lovely founder of Mentally Shredded, Christopher Weedon, to share my personal story at his Global Voices Unite: Stories of Triumph storytelling event for Suicide Prevention Month. This story of mine isn’t one I hide, I just hadn’t seen the opportunity to share it… until now. PLEASE NOTE […]
Embracing the Waves: Understanding and Navigating Anxiety
When navigating life, with its many complexities, we often find ourselves grappling with a less-than-desirable companion, named anxiety. Anxiety is a universal human experience and is something all of us are familiar with: it shows up in different ways but is generally described as a state of uneasiness or apprehension about the future… However, as […]
The Difference Between Stress and Burnout
Burnout is complex, it manifests differently in each one of us, and in our ever-increasingly fast-paced world, burnout has become a common companion to many. Stress and burnout may seem similar but there is a big difference. Stress is a natural response to challenging situations, it’s typically short-lived, and can often be managed with coping […]
How to Recover From Burnout
Recovering from burnout requires self-awareness and open-mindedness along with a combination of self-care strategies and lifestyle changes, Yes, in some cases professional help may be required, but before you call in the professionals let’s see what you can do for you first. I always say the first step of any change usually requires staging an […]
Get Good At Shifting Perspective
Shifting perspective is a wonderful skill to master in this uncertain and rather chaotic world.Shifting our perspective can shed light in times of darkness and it’s a far more empowering way to go through life. It’s why I always encourage myself and others to look for the reasons, the lessons, or sometimes the connections, in […]
You Create Your Own Reality
There is very little in this world that we have real control over, and that is a frightening prospect; because we all have the need for certainty in life, and the lack of it threatens our safety and security. But the fact of the matter is that most things are outside of our control. We […]
Identity Struggle & Healing
There’s an internal battle I’ve been fighting for about 10 years, it’s been one of identity, and I believe it’s been the biggest contributor to my recent burnout. On a personal level, I’ve confidently known who I am, what I stand for, what I’m about, and how I work for some time. But on […]