You wake up, glance at your phone, and immediately you’re off to the races—emails, meetings, family, and the never-ending to-do list. It can feel like you’re running a marathon, yet barely moving at all. Sound familiar? Many professionals like us find it challenging to manage the demands of a fast-paced career while maintaining some semblance […]
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In our fast-paced, success-driven world, it’s easy to forget about the most important relationship we have—the one with ourselves. Many of us are our own harshest critics, constantly judging our shortcomings and imperfections. You’ve probably heard of the word compassion and can easily show compassion to others. My question today is, how compassionate are you
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Balancing a demanding career with personal well-being is a challenge many professionals face, often feeling like they’re constantly walking a tightrope. Have you ever felt completely drained by the end of day, yet you are still unable to switch off? You’re not alone! According to SEEK burnout in the workplace is higher than ever. Their
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Honest communication is the cornerstone of any strong relationship, whether personal or professional. For most of us, being truly honest can feel vulnerable, uncomfortable, and fearful of the outcome. And what is equally true is that speaking your truth means you foster trust, respect and enrich all relationships. In this post, I’m excited to share
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You can’t pour from an empty cup..right?! If you’ve been working on breaking free from people pleasing, you’re probably starting to realise how important it is to put yourself first. And let’s be honest: knowing you need to do it and actually doing it are two very different things. When you’re not used to it,
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If you’ve ever found yourself saying “yes” to something when your heart is screaming “no,” you’re not alone! People pleasing is a common behavior that many of us struggle with. Whether it’s agreeing to extra work, attending events we don’t enjoy, or even just pretending to like something to fit in, it’s all part of
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I’m not the first person that is going to tell you WHAT to do to be happier, eat healthy, move your body, drink enough water etc yet many of us don’t know HOW we feel happier. How we come to feel sensations of happiness and joy is through BRAIN CHEMICALS! There are four primary chemicals
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If you were like me, you probably knew what the word “boundaries” meant but had no idea what they actually were let alone how to identify them. You may have thought boundaries are to keep other people out and away from you. Some boundaries are physical like brick walls and some are mental, emotional and
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Ah boundaries…I must admit we’ve had mostly a hate relationship, I found them restrictive and controlling until I learnt that boundaries are actually the complete opposite, they are protective and allow freedom within myself and with others. Before we take a dive into boundaries and burnout and how they interplay, let’s start with some definitions.
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Let’s talk about the big bad wolf of our modern lives: STRESS. We all know it’s a sneaky little troublemaker, especially for us pros trying to juggle a gazillion things at once. But fear not! In this quick read, I’ve got five stress-busting tricks up my sleeve, tailor-made just for folks like us who are
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