Feb 25, 2020 | Bullying, children, choice, fear, friends
A note to the bully who uses intimidation, physical threats and verbal abuse thinking people will respect you. You are misguided. Your actions inspire fear. No one likes fear, how can we like you?No one respects fear, how can we respect you?No one trusts fear, how can...
Feb 22, 2020 | boundaries, choice, support
I feel the need to revisit this topic, as it’s quite clear that the phrase ‘be kind’ is misunderstood by some people. The one thing I really want to know – is it only being unkind if the person takes their own life? Criticism in any format for...
Feb 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Today on the back of very little sleep this week with my attention in lots of places with the children. I feel like I have to pinch myself when I think of how far I have come in my business. For a number of years, I was just ‘pretending’ to be in business....
Feb 20, 2020 | Bullying, choice, mental health, support
I’ve seen a lot of posts telling of experiences of people telling others to be kind and then not being kind themselves. So its a topic I want to open a discussion on.Social media had created a huge barrier to seeing the consequences of our actions and words....
Feb 17, 2020 | Bullying, choice, mental health, support
I am seeing the ‘be kind’ words everywhere, but I can’t bring myself to put them up. Why? Because it means so many different things to so many people. One group I am in has many posts about how the media and social media users use bully tactics, and...
Feb 16, 2020 | anxiety, coaching, Depression, mental health, support
Mental ill health does not discriminate. That is why I do what I do every single day. I’ll keep talking about mental health, and continue supporting adults and children improve their mental health. I’ll keep challenging the system that lets people down. To...
Feb 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
I have lots of plans and opportunities this year to be able to offer my services to more people. Its hard it is for small business owners to do all they need to do and grow and develop. It was never more apparent than having a conversation today about growing my...
Feb 3, 2020 | anxiety, Depression, leader, mental health, support
Can I share with you why I do what I do? Today I’ve had several conversations about not being able to talk to someone living with an emotional and mental illness. The stigma of friends, colleagues, peers, fellow athletes, fellow coaches, etc not wanting to...
Jan 6, 2020 | choice, coaching, Motivation, self esteem
I hear people saying “I will do anything to feel better” in reference to their mental health challenges. Yes, I truly believe that they think this is the case. However there are often self imposed limitations and restrictions. Some are obvious, however...
Dec 30, 2019 | anxiety, choice, coaching, Depression, Motivation
Some people want a quick fix for their poor mental health. But there is no quick fix, unfortunately. It takes hard work. A commitment to yourself and your wellbeing and a long term maintenance strategy.Becoming well is the second step after seeking the right help....