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Thief of Joy
This week, I wanted to use our time together to talk about what I think, is one of the most negative behaviours to blight our modern world – comparisonitis. Yes – it’s the debilitating behaviour of constantly comparing ourselves and/or our lives to that...
Getting Clear on Your Values
Well, here we are in May and life in the UK is getting back to normal after all the pomp and ceremony associated with the Coronation of King Charles III. Wow! Wasn’t it spectacular? The last such event took place 70 years ago in June 1953, and so I’m...
Cultivating Happiness
Spring has arrived, the sun is shining, the daffodils and tulips are in full bloom and people generally seem to have a little more ‘spring’ in their step. Which is great. But it is also essential that we don’t rely on the changing seasons...
You Only Live Once
Can you believe it? Its EASTER already!2023 is flying by. And so perhaps this is a good time to remind you…. You only live once! Are you living your life FULLY?When was the last time you tried something new? The last time you...
Nourishment for the Soul
Spring has finally sprung – yay!I hope the sun is shining wherever you are ☀️ I am feeling fabulous, and can I tell you why? Because I have been travelling. No long/overseas trips right now – just some (fairly local) road trips. And yet it...
Changing Channels
WHO ARE YOU? I’m hoping that you might have an easier time answering this question today than when I asked you last time 💖 Because by now, you have had a whole 2 weeks to think about it!Did you take a look around your space? And did it...
Who Are You?
WHO ARE YOU? I mean…. WHO are you at your core? I know! That’s a big question to start the conversation this week.But it’s an important one, and one that you should ask yourself often. And pay attention to the answer -...
Valentine Breakup
Is it just me? Or does it appear that life right now is being defined by a series of 'Hallmark moments’? It starts way back in October when we are bombarded by the merchandise and drama related to Halloween, then as soon as that is over, the Christmas trees start...
Banishing the January Blues
Monday of this week was ‘Blue Monday’ – the most depressing day of the year (allegedly). Well – the last thing I want is for any of you to feel sad, so to start off this week, I thought I’d share a silly story – with the sole purpose of making you smile...
Hello 2023
And Hello 2023 🍾 Here’s to a fabulous year ahead. I do hope that you are all feeling refreshed and have enjoyed some well-deserved rest over the last few weeks. As we shift gracefully into the start of another year, I think...
Goodbye 2022
Happy New Year 🍾 I know, we are not quite there yet, but there are only a few days left now until the start of a brand-new year. Are you ready for it? And this is the time of year we all start thinking about what we want to achieve in the...
Gift That Money Can’t Buy
Santa Claus is coming! It’s almost Christmas day and as this is the last time we will connect before then, I wanted to stop by and wish you a truly sparkly Christmas and a wonderful year ahead. I also wanted to take this opportunity to...
Sparkle Is For Life
I’m excited – the Christmas tree is up, the cards are written, gifts are wrapped and I’m all set. Woohooo!! I set the intention this year to get everything done before the end of November so I can simply enjoy the ‘vibe’ throughout December. It feels...
Raising Our Standards
Happy Thanksgiving 🥂 I know ….. we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving here in the UK but still, it is a great opportunity to take a breath and to remind ourselves, just how much we have to be thankful for. Life is challenging right now that’s for sure, and...
Rekindle Your Curiosity
And hello November! You may be surprised to learn that I have already purchased the first of my Christmas gifts. But don’t misunderstand, it’s not that I have become super-organized, but rather, I knew for sure that if I didn’t get him to spell it out and...
Season of Change
I always think of Autumn as the ‘season of change’ and never has that been more true than right now. You only have to take a look at what is going on in the world.This week in the UK, we have witnessed the appointment of our third Prime Minister in 3 months. ...
Autumnal Inspiration
This morning, I decided to head out early to spend some time working at Starbucks, and this involves a drive through an area known locally as ‘The Clyde Valley’. Wow! It looks absolutely spectacular. It is cold outside right now, but the sun was shining this...
Broken Promises
Can you believe it…. we are not even into October yet and already I have spotted some Christmas trees 🎄🎄🎄 I was visiting my favourite garden centre/home interior store recently and noticed that not only are they fully stocked on trees, but thousands of...
Beyond the Crown
It has been a very sad week here in the UK. Only a few short months since we were all delightedly celebrating the Platinum Jubilee and laughing at her skit with Paddington Bear, last Thursday 08 September, we learned that Queen Elizabeth II had passed...
The Intentional Planner
Hope you have been making the most of the last few days/weeks of summer. It’s the first day of September today and I’ve been reflecting… Recently, I spent a few weeks in Geneva and whilst there, had lots of time to relax and discover new podcasts. ...
Feeling Stupid or Being Stupid
Recently, I spent some time in Geneva – which was glorious, though I have to admit, my peely-wally Scottish sun is not designed to withstand temperatures of nearly 40 degrees. Then, just last week, I travelled to Jersey for my sister’s wedding. Such a...
Vibrant Life
Welcome back, I hope you are feeling fabulous and enjoying the summer holidays ☀️ Last time, I mentioned that in the world of Personal Development, we spend a lot of time talking about Clarity, Vision & Mindset, but not nearly enough talking about...
It’s Not Too Late…
Listen up my lovelies. It’s already July! Can you believe it?And before we can say “Gosh – that went fast” - we will be singing ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and preparing to welcome the start of another new year. And let’s think about...
Feeling Scared?
During the last update, we talked about PATTERNS. The patterns of behaviour we adopt and practice daily. Some good, some bad, some conscious, some unconscious, some learned as a young child, others developed much later in life. And I even...
Patterns, Patterns, Patterns
Well it’s been a few days since it ended but I must say – I am STILL basking in the glow of appreciation of our wonderful Queen following the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. Did you see any of the coverage?What a woman. What an Event. And what a...
Time for a RESET
Holey Moley. Can you believe it?It’s almost JUNE. What the hell is going on? Time is passing by so quickly. The good news this week is that I am feeling super energized after participating in another Tony Robbins inspired Event – Unleash HER...
Waiting For The Storm To Pass…
As I sit down to prepare this blog, I am astounded by the speed at which the months appear to be passing by. It's already the middle of May! Russia and Ukraine have now been at war for nearly 3 months, and in addition to the continual updates and...
Your Moral Compass
How are you? Did you enjoy some ‘down’ time during the Easter break? Hopefully (wherever you are), Covid rules have been relaxed sufficiently that you were able to meet up with friends and/or family and make some great memories together. I did a...
What Scares You The Most?
Goodness, it’s April. We are already through the first quarter of the year. 2022 Is flying by! The other day I was working with a Client and she was explaining to me that she feels ‘stuck’. I hear this frequently, and in case you are feeling the same, felt...
The Good Old Days
Here I am! Finally coming up for air after 4 very intense days with Tony Robbins and Unleash the Power Within. What a great event – and that’s despite the fact I probably only participated in 55-60% of the LIVE Programme. My days of 13 hour workdays are long...
Invasion of the Monkeys
Welcome back! With so much sadness in the world right now, I felt I should use my blog this week to make you smile. To make us both smile. Those images from Ukraine are so devastatingly sad and the constant news updates are really taking their toll, so...
Loving Life and The Lakes…
This week, I am writing to you from the ‘Lake District’ here in the UK. I mean they call it the ‘Lake District’ but in my humble opinion, that’s a little misleading! There are lakes of course, but also mountains, valleys and rolling hills 🤣. And there are lots...
Already A Diva
Every Saturday, I get to spend the day with my gorgeous nephew Logan. That’s him on the right 💖 Rather than spending the day indoors - head buried in a gadget, we like to seek out new places to visit – places where he can get active and have some fun. ...
My Date With Tony…
WOW! Just WOW! Last week I participated in a 5-Day Challenge with Tony Robbins and as I write, am still basking in the glow - feeling fantastic. My energy levels have rocketed!I used to listen to one of his programmes - ‘Awaken the Giant within’ during...
Raising the Bar
It’s a while since this incident occurred but I have found myself thinking about it quite recently as I reflect on 2021 and seek to address the areas of my life where I have been holding myself back from achieving all that I claim to desire. Maybe it will...
New Beginnings
Happy New Year 🍾 First up, a reminder. Yesterday was the twelfth day of Christmas so if you haven’t taken down your tree and decorations yet, stop reading and go do it now. Put everything away until next year 🎄 Nice work! Last time, I recommended...
Leave The Past Where It Belongs
It is less than 24 hours until the start of a brand new year. Are you ready for it? I know this is the time we all start thinking about what we want to achieve in the new year, often leading to a long list of ‘resolutions'.So, I have a suggestion....
The Perfect Gift…
I just wanted to stop by to wish you a truly magical Christmas and a wonderful year ahead. I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for all of your support during the year, and for all of your kind messages received...
Dear Santa…
I’m so excited – the Christmas tree is up, the cards are written, shopping is done and I’m all set. Woohooo!! It feels good to have a permanent home again and to have the time to do all things ‘Christmassy’ - things that always seemed stressful in my...
When Do You Feel Most Alive?
I am feeling all childish and excited today. Why? Because I’ve been out to buy a new Christmas tree. Woohoo!!! Let’s not be concerned by the fact that (since moving into my new place in June), I don’t yet have a sofa, coffee table or TV. But I have...
Replenishing the Soul
Well what a week it’s been. With a number of COVID restrictions still in place, I made a decision some months ago, not to travel overseas until things had settled down and the likelihood of those ‘return immediately’ calls have diminished. And so I have...
Bridget Jones
Having realised (a few weeks ago) that there were only 3 months left of the year, I had to stand up and take responsibility. I have let things slide. There are a number of tasks that have been outstanding for a loooooooong time now and since I moved into my...
Protecting Your Energy
This week, I have been working on something that I haven’t done in a while. I’ve been writing aTO-DO list. I used to live by my TO-DO lists in my corporate career but since I started working for myself, not so much. But with only 3 months left of the...
Autumn Leaves
Is it my imagination or is this year just flying by? I can’t get my head around the fact we are about to arrive at October! I’ve been out walking this morning, and I am struck by the beauty that surrounds me. Scotland is looking so very pretty right...
Re-Ignite The Flame
Well what an adventure I had this week. Walking the trail through a field of sunflowers – all of which stood around 7ft tall. I’m not going to lie, it was incredible. I absolutely loved it. Indeed, I have already marked it in the calendar to repeat the experience...
Life By Design, Not Default
It has now been 2 years almost to the day since I sold my home in Glasgow, put all of my personal belongings into storage and set off with just a suitcase, laptop and a quest for adventure. Of course, I did not anticipate that 6 months later, the whole world...
Take Back Your Crayons
Wow! Time really is flying by! We have now reached the middle of August, the kids (in Scotland at least) are back at school and before you can say – “put the heating on”, we will be racing towards Christmas and the dark winter nights.So don’t forget to take a...
Disrupting Patterns
It’s August! Can you believe it? 2021 is flying by …. despite the fact that we have been in lockdown for much of the year so far. There have been days, weeks and months that seemed to drag by… and yet here we are. Suddenly its August and instead of...
In Denial
Greetings from a very sunny Scotland. Oh what a fabulous week it has been here. And I would be doing the country a dis-service if I didn’t tell you that Scotland looks spectacular in the sunshine. I mean it probably looks impressive in all weathers, but...
Stop Taking Yourself Down
Do you sometimes feel ‘stuck’?Or frustrated that things aren’t moving forward in the way or at the pace you would like? YES? Well don’t worry, because you are not alone. Feeling this way is perfectly normal. The question is, how to deal with...
