Author: janehirst

It’s National Stress Awareness Day

It’s not good giving yourself a hard time at any time, but especially so when you’re feeling stressed.  Our critical inner voice can often make us feel ten times worse so it’s important to find ways to quieten the critic and embrace your champion. The stress we’re feeling might just be telling us to slow…
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Do you believe in yourself?

My goodness it’s the first of November.  How time has flown since I last visited your inbox.  Can you believe it was July?!  So much has happened both personally and in the world at large since then.  Chaos and turmoil in our economic and political environments.  I’m pleased to say not the same on the…
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What would you do today if you weren’t afraid?

Do you ever wish you were born with a little of the wisdom we gather as we mature?  I know there’s a real benefit from learning as we experience life, and especially from the mistakes we make, but having some of that vital knowledge earlier in life, may stop us wasting time and effort worrying…
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New year, new you?

Is it new year new you or have your New Year’s Resolutions fallen by the wayside already?  As I’m more of a reflector than someone who sets New Year’s Resolutions, I’ve taken the opportunity to think about the last 12 months and understand what I’ve learnt so that I can continue to build upon those…
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Day 24 of F.O.O.D. – using NOUGAT to help you say ‘no!’

Wow, I’ve made it! Day 24 of my FOOD Advent Calendar and I’m sharing my Christmassy NOUGAT to help you reset some boundaries. In many conversations this year there seems to be an expectation we’re available 24/7 just because we’re WFH. This isn’t sustainable. Let’s practice being more assertiveness otherwise we’re going to suffer from burnout! When…
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