How to reconcile self-acceptance and self-improvement?
“I am told to accept myself exactly as I am. I must love myself, embrace myself, including the parts I may not like so much, or perhaps even judge. I am already perfect….’ But hang on – is it wrong to want to be a better person? To want to be more patient with my...
The one thing you need in order to change
I can hardly remember a time when I wasn’t enrolled in some course, training, qualification trajectory or self-study program. All good and well; I take my personal and professional development seriously and want to offer high value and quality to my clients. However,...
Simple 3-step method for dealing with anguish
I know, I know, I talk about my dog Sophie a lot. She is very important to me. But not just that, she’s also a great teacher. Dogs are not complicated. They don’t do one thing while meaning something else. When she’s happy, you’ll know. When she’s mad, she doesn’t...
The only thing you need to be an expert on
In years of teaching mindfulness, I’ve yet to meet a woman who always puts herself first. Whenever I teach the airplane analogy (‘You need to put your own oxygen mask on first before you can help others – without oxygen you’ll soon be no help to anyone anymore’) they...
How weird are you allowed to be? And your clients?
Have you ever considered yourself abnormal? I certainly have. Ever since I was a little girl. I was reminded of this – and inspired to write about it – when I saw this meme on Facebook. I posted it in my group to remind all those beautiful wise women that they are...Volg mij op
