Releasing self-criticism

Releasing self-criticism

Recently I faced the reality of being neurodivergent. This has caused me to experience shame, fear, guilt, worry, terror, freedom, liberation, acceptance, rage, sorrow, joy, and peace. Quite the emotional maelstrom in an interchanging flow. One of the amazing gifts...
Choosing who you really are

Choosing who you really are

Do you believe every thought that crosses your mind?  I used to.  Then two things happened.  I experienced burnout.  Not the professional burnout I had experienced in the past.  This was different, it was neurodivergent burnout which was pretty shocking because I...
Freedom in Forgiveness

Freedom in Forgiveness

I don’t find this world very forgiving, and I wonder why.  It is quite easy to apply the rule of intent and be generous and kind in our thoughts towards others even as we are in our thoughts to our own self.  But it does require a conscious choice.  Perhaps our egos...
Self Awareness

Self Awareness

Self-awareness.  We hear a lot about the need to be self-aware, but what does that actually mean? Self-awareness is multi-faceted and can include being aware of mental, emotional, and physical state of being in any given moment.  It can also mean being aware of our...
Managing stress with Horse help

Managing stress with Horse help

My sympathetic nervous system has been on high alert after a really difficult first week back on the job in 2024. I have two of three team leaders (direct reports) on 12 months parental leave and despite extensive forward planning am only now finalizing recruitment...
Setting and achieving goals

Setting and achieving goals

We live in a goal oriented society. I grew up being told how important it was to set and achieve goals in order to be successful in life. Unfortunately I wasn’t shown how to effectively achieve a goal. At times I knew the end game I wanted, but how the heck to get...