There is a particular kind of stuck that doesn't look like stuck from the outside. You are functioning. You are getting through the day. And yet something feels off. Seven signs you're not broken, just stuck, and what to do about it.
There is a particular kind of stuck that doesn't look like stuck from the outside. You are functioning. You are getting through the day. And yet something feels off. Seven signs you're not broken, just stuck, and what to do about it.
When someone tells me they are stuck, I listen for the metaphor before I listen for the detail. Going round in circles. Uphill struggle. Brick wall. Wood for the trees. At a crossroads. Five everyday metaphors and what they are really trying to tell you.
There's a question I hear from people who get in touch about coaching. Not always out loud, but it's there underneath. Do I have to commit to something big? A six-month programme? A year of work on myself? And the honest answer is no. Most of the people I work with come for one session. […]
What if the thing holding you isn't a trap, but a passage? Alison shares her short story about a caterpillar called Eric, and what surrendering really looks like.
Three poems. Three recurring situations where logic runs out. On World Poetry Day, Alison reflects on why poetry finds its way into the most important business conversations.
What can forests teach us about sustainable business? On International Day of Forests, Alison reflects on seven lessons from nature for more resilient, long-term thinking.
What would it mean to rewild your role? On Rewilding Day, Alison reflects on what happens when we domesticate ourselves to fit our jobs and what restoration might look like.
I've had a good old spring clean of our YouTube channel, even changed the name so you can find it more easily (it's now @landscapingyourlife) and, even better, I've committed to post regularly to see if I can raise the profile of the work I do - and, even more importantly, ensure those who are […]
The special series of my Landscaping your Life with Alison Smith podcast going live this week aligns with the Chelsea flower show and talks you through the seven keys to having a buzzing life. (You can listen to the podcast here - spotify / apple.) If you're wanting a copy of the article with more […]
In today’s blog I’m sharing a new tool from the Landscaping Your Life coaching and problem solving toolkit that helps you get that sense of being in the right place at the right time back. The premise behind the technique being - if you can get that sense of place and connection back you’ll feel […]
