Project Self - internal change coaching

31/05/2024

Interesting article to consider: firstly what is your predominant relationship with past/present/future time position and secondly what happens when you consciously shift your time perspective? Given so much emphasis is given to “being present/in the now” this offers a counter argument and one where (future) trajectory creates a different meaning or investment because it shifts our relationship to what is around us. I’d be interested to hear your thoughts!

Feeling overwhelmed by the present moment? Find a connection to the longer view and a wiser perspective on what matters

12/05/2024

Why take the linear path? So many clients seem to think we need to know where we are going and direct a straight path. This is a cultural progression bias that does not match the human experience. Judging our sideways tendencies against a false ideal means we are beating ourselves up for not complying to cultural expectations of constraint.

Ps. Thought inspired by this photo I took at the weekend in the Brecons!

08/05/2024

08/05/2024

“be softer with you.
you are a breathing thing.
a memory to someone.
a home to a life”
~ Nayyirah Waheed

04/05/2024

This made me reflect on how we tip or drop from one state into another; from calm to ruffled activation. Do you know what your little tips are? X

02/05/2024

Many of us with tension don’t realise we are grinding our teeth at night. It’s very common to have a tense jaw - what are you biting down on, holding in or chewing over? To release tension it helps to pull silly faces, mime a horse chewing grass, bang your lips like you are making a Red Indian call and massage the temples and rub behind the ears down towards the neck. These all help the nervous system relax.

Where do you feel anxiety? 🤔⁠ From head to toe, both inside and outside — anxiety can have many physical impacts on the body. Recognizing these symptoms can help you know when to put your fave self-soothing method into practice. https://ter.li/w6hylc

02/05/2024

Many clients in their 50s become concerned about the legacy or inheritance for their children following their death, having spent years financing their education and supporting them to independence. It’s entirely possible those children might want nothing more for their parents than to enjoy the quality of their lives.

07/04/2024

Perfectly said; we like trees need the dark as much as the light, we need our root system and a relationship with gravity, not just new shiny leaves.

04/04/2024

So the rain is relentless. We all want something else. Talking about it is boring. We all need it to change, to be better. It’s out of our control. It feels heavy. We may feel fed up, tired, impatient, frustrated .. What’s your strategy to get yourself through?