Last week, we looked at why it’s important to plan for the new year. Setting goals for the new year will give you a sense of purpose; it will help you focus and direct your limited time and energy towards what’s really important; and it will motivate and energise you to achieve something that is […]
Plans and wishes for the new year
Taking the time to think ahead to the new year is the best way to set yourself up for success with clear and meaningful goals along with a plan for how you’re going to achieve them. “What, already?” I hear you say. In case you haven’t noticed, we’re already in the middle of November and […]
It’s never too late to change careers
Last week, we looked at why the old way of working isn’t working anymore and why you should quit the 9 to 5. The reality is that however much people will nod and agree and fantasise about leaving the 9 to 5 themselves, the vast majority of people will never take that step (unless or […]
Breaking through limiting beliefs
In last week’s post, I wrote about fear as a barrier to taking action: fear of failure, making mistakes, making the ‘wrong’ choice… Some of those fears may be very reasonable, while others are either unlikely or completely misguided. You’ll want to sort through these different types of fears so that you can begin to […]
Good girl syndrome
When I look back on my own upbringing, and when I talk to other women, I see what I call the ‘good girl syndrome’. I never liked getting in trouble. I hated making mistakes, my face would go bright purple when I was told off. My first memory of school was (accidentally) breaking my ruler […]