Blog & Insight

March 30, 2025
You're Not Stuck - Your Words Are

As we start British Summer Time today, whilst it's not so much of a problem when we use 'losing an hour' this sloppiness in our language can be unhelpful when we're stuck or have a problem we want to solve.

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March 22, 2025
How to Stop Beating Yourself Up

If your inner critic is too loud, if you're holding on to every mistake how ever small, if your self judgment is dialed up, if you're really hard on yourself and you resonate with beating yourself up let's have an exploration of beating ourselves up with a stick and allow the metaphor to provide insight […]

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March 21, 2025
Hey Confidence, Where Have You Gone?

If you're struggling with your confidence I thought I'd share this poem for world poetry day - see what you think and do let me know what insight you get from it. Hey confidence, where have you goneI need you nowDon't turn wayDon't run in the opposite direction just when I need you Hey you, […]

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March 20, 2025
The Truth About Work-Life Balance (Wisdom from Equinox)

If you're struggling with work life balance then have a listen to see if it's the words you're using to describe your goal that's the real problem - because as soon as you stop setting up work to compete with every other element of your life you will find it easier to find the balance […]

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February 25, 2025
Decision Overload? Try This Simple shift

If you've got decision overload, feel like you've got too many choices, then try this different perspective to help reduce the overwhelm. Because when we're overwhelmed it often feels like we have make every decision for the whole of the situation we're struggling with now - this minute (whatever the situation) - which means if […]

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February 20, 2025
Off Track? Or Just Using The Wrong Word?

If you're describing your current situation as being "off track" you may find this insight very useful to help you quickly get back on track or if more appropriate to get on to a new track. Background Words have power - with the ability of words to derail or support your goal. And yes I […]

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February 15, 2025
Lost or off track? Two Unconventional Ways to Regain Focus and Direction

If you don't know what to do, are lost or confused and resonate with "being off track" or want to "get back on track" this unique if unconventional exploration providing two different techniques might be all you need to help give you the clarity you need. Whilst very effective the two processes mentioned in this […]

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February 10, 2025
Overwhelmed? Take It One Punch at a Time

If you're overwhelmed or confused then this insight I got whilst boxing might help. I was so very confused - was I supposed to be doing jab, uppercut, hook or jab, hook, uppercut and however many times my Personal Trainer (PT) told me I'd still pause as I tried to remember what to do - […]

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February 7, 2025
Overwhelmed? Stop Planting More Trees

If your overwhelm feels like you can't see the wood for the trees then one metaphorical solution is very clear: STOP PLANTING MORE TREES Other metaphorical solutions from nature and hints and tips for easing overwhelm can be found in this Landscaping Your Life(LYL) post about when and how to tackle overwhelm. My name is […]

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February 1, 2025
What If you Stopped Rushing?

If you’re frustrated with lack of progress, if you’re doing lots and getting nowhere, if success feels like it’s getting further away you may need to stop rushing, let go of your impatience and you may just get there quicker. I’m tired of waiting InmyimpatienceforprogressIfailtorealiseit'stheimpatiencethat'sholdingmeback Not the lack of progress holding me backbut a lack […]

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