Coaching programme to find your mission and purpose
How to discover 'why you are here' and how to create your personal mission statement in 4 steps Step 1 Discover the authentic you. Who are you? What is typical you and what are you fundamental needs that are part of your personality? How do you play out your character...
My favourite meditations as a daily supplement for mental health
Find your favourite meditations for mental health as a journey to explore, experience and enjoy Meditation is key for mental health and I think it should be part of the curriculum in school as one of the main life skills. Unfortunately, lots of people have never been...
Causes and triggers of anxiety and how to take control
You might not realise how easy it is to create your anxiety and stress. Just by simply asking questions, you can get yourself into a state of heightened fear and panic attacks. Lack of control How Rachel used to be chilled and relaxed. Was able to go with the flow,...
How a positive mindset can easily work against you
The power of positive thinking works both ways: in favour and against you. Studies by the Society for the Study of Motivation warn against the negative impact of positive thinking. Surprised? Thinking positively can make you feel demotivated to take action (why would...
2021 A New Dawn according to astrology
2020 has been a year full of surprises, discoveries and learning. No one could have anticipated what happened in the year we are about to leave behind. Was it a bad year, a good one? I hate talking about good, bad, positive and negative as it is too judgmental and we...
Education on narcissism via Expert Profile Magazine
Narcissistic abuse recovery coach When I was asked to be interviewed and tell 'your story' for the edition of Inspirational Stories' in the winter edition of Expert Profiles, I didn't think for one moment and said YES. It is important for me to educate others about...
Why it’s good to know yourself
Knowing yourself better leads to a happier life One of the main factors of happiness is being at ease with yourself and accepting yourself for who you are. Plus of course, developing a loving relationship with yourself. The main person in your life is you. And the...
Narcissism explained in a fairy tale
Narcissism explained in a fairy tale: 'The throne, the queen and the polishers' Once upon a time, there was a girl who thought she was the one who deserved the best. Always. She also decided to make it her life purpose to get the best, even if it was at the expense of...
The difference between self-love and self-care
Self-love vs self-care Agnes was not happy. Over the years she had read loads of self-help books – working on her ‘shelf’-development – and also went through a few therapists. She knew exactly what she needed. It was loving herself. The problem was that she didn’t...
Why I wrote ‘From Victim to Victor’
Book on overcoming narcissism On 21 June 2020 (solstice), I launched my book ‘From Victim to Victor’, the narcissism survival guide. And below I started my speech by explaining what the bird on the cover symbolized for me: freedom. ‘The bird in the cage has managed to...
How to change a negative mindset into a positive one
How to change your mindset from negative to positive Negativity is a low vibrational energy. It doesn’t contribute to happiness, lightness and joy. How can you spot negativity? Last week I overheard a conversation from my neighbour’s balcony between two friends, Penny...
Emotional old pain that hits between the eyes
Are you sometimes hit by surprise? Do you think ‘I thought I was over this’? Are you familiar with the pain? Lars was a lovely 39 years old man, who loved his job as a manager and was loved and supported by his team. He had a positive attitude and was an excellent...
I left my boyfriend this week and have already replaced him
Life surprises Life is full of surprises and no one could have imagined what is currently happening with the corona animal. That beast that has the power to turn our lives upside down. It is tough. For everyone in different ways. You can plan and organize, but when...
The art of goal setting: paralysing, inspiring, irritating or helpful?
Goal setting has proven to help people to achieve more. At the start of a new decade (hooray and how scary how time flies) it makes sense to a lot of people to spend some time on goal setting. The question is how helpful that is. Does it expand your horizon, invite...
Happiness is like a pendulum, swinging between the emotional ups and the downs
Our emotions are continuously moving, shifting and swinging. And the same for our happiness levels. As Einstein said: ‘The only constant in life is change’. If you compare your emotional movements with a pendulum, then you will understand that the higher it swings...
Anti-ageing or pro-ageing?
Is age a number, a mindset or a downhill journey? Do you hate getting older? Do you dread reaching your next decade (30-40-50-60-70)? Do you never tell others how old you are? Recently I attended a meeting where Tricia Cusden was the speaker. She started a new...
Follow your dreams – there always is a way
This week I met two people who talked about their dreams. Being an artist is my mission Elsa was very sad as ‘life got in the way’ of her dreams quite dramatically and she was convinced her dreams could not come true….. Elsa who is 39 wanted to be an artist all her...
Note to self – make sure it’s lovely and lovable
As an experienced life coach, I know that one of the most common sources of unhappiness is the lack of self-love. From that comes lack of self-care, putting others first, living on empty, becoming unauthentic, feeling lost in life, low confidence and more. Most people...
When talking isn’t a solution for your relationship issues – actions speak louder than words
You have been talking and talking but it hasn't solved your relationship issue. It feels as if there is no change at all. And you feel desperate. Is it time for action, as you know, actions speak louder than words? Sometimes. Do you argue about the same thing time and...
Create your happiness through acts of kindness
‘Treat everyone with politeness and kindness, not because they are nice, but because you are’ – Roy Bennett Most mornings I leave the house with the intention to do a few acts of kindness during the school run. That is a bit cheating as it is so easy. Give way to a...
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