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Pebbled Shores offers personal and business coaching on a 1:1 or group basis.

02/11/2022

A diagnosis of cancer is an undeniable shock. But when the treatment stops, sometimes it can feel like the real work begins.

25/06/2022

It’s been a good week.

This week I’ve focused on the here and now and made a real effort to be present. I love being busy, but every so often I need to check back in.

The smell of these roses and philadelphus has made me take a breath, and smile. What about you?

19/05/2022

Ageing.

When we stop, that’s it: curtains, finito.

So next time you are patronised, dismissed or overlooked (and that includes self-talk) - walk tall with the knowledge that you are, quite literally, winning at life.

03/04/2022

5 Step Reset- for anxious thoughts

🌱1. One thing you are anxious about. When we are anxious we are on high alert. Everything can suddenly feel like a threat. We bundle these all up- think about one of those elastic band balls, growing and growing. Untangled and separate we can start to get some perspective- so pick just one.

🌱2. One reason it’s useful to worry about this today. Ok so I’m going to take a guess here. Is it useful, is it actually? What does feeling anxious about this thing bring you today? Does it keep you safe? Does it make you happy? I’m thinking the answer may be ‘no.’ It may not be useful to worry about at all, or it may be, but not today.

🌱3. One practical step. What is one thing you can do to help, today, now, with this anxiety? This may be something to address the worry directly (calling your GP about a health concern for example), or it may be a strategy you know makes your day better- seeing a friend, walking, for example.

🌱4. One thing you’d tell your best friend. We all have that voice we usually reserve for the people we love: compassionate, measured, understanding, patient. What one thing would you tell your best friend? Chances are, it is a million miles away from the negative dialogue that’s whirring around in your head right now.

🌱5. One thing you are going to enjoy today. You might have plans. It might just be a cup of tea and a biscuit- or the the fresh air when you walk the dog. Pick one thing, think about it. Would it be helpful to write this down? If it’s near the end of the day, focus on one thing you loved.

Low level anxiety can become part of us. It is exhausting. Recognising your thoughts- stopping, thinking, resetting can transform how we feel.

If you’d like to talk- let me know.

07/01/2022

New Year 1, 2, 3

05/01/2022

I have had a few metaphorical mountains to climb in recent years. Some have seemed insurmountable. Each has had its different terrain and challenges, and sometimes I have thought I was at the top, only to round a corner to be met by a cliff face. But each time, somehow, I emerged at the summit, above the clouds, blinking in the sunlight, thinking ‘wow, how did I manage that?’

Give some people a mountain, and they will immediately set out to climb it. The challenge is exhilarating and motivating. When they have conquered it, they are looking for another, bigger mountain. I’m not one of those people.

For some of us that same mountain looms intimidatingly. We can find ourselves living in its shadow, over faced and overwhelmed stultified with crippling inertia. That mountain may be something that’s been thrust in our path: the loss of a job, health, relationship or bereavement. Or, it may be an opportunity or challenge, looming tantalisingly on the horizon.

The language of success, challenge and goal setting can be intimidating. Especially at this time of year. If it motivates you, great. If it doesn’t, what's the alternative? How can we make sure we get where we want and need to be?

The answer is we find our own way. I can’t tell you what that is, but I can offer an antidote to the goal-driven battle language that seems to flood our social media feeds at this time of year.

We’ll get to the top of the next mountain together.

New Year’s 1,2,3- here is your first step.

07/10/2021

Why don’t we know more about what happens to our bodies and minds as we grow older???

Very proud to be part of this event last night.

29/09/2021

I am excited to be joining Emily and her team for a free session devoted to sorting out all the questions you’ve always wanted to know about the MENOPAUSE, but didn’t know who to ask!

From a coaching perspective I often hear that people feel ‘stuck,’ anxious, tired, unable to sleep, or that they have ‘lost’ themselves.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Book with the team(WomanKind,Katie Bell Physiotherapy and Wellness), or send me a message

25/09/2021

How does this make you feel? What does it represent?

My feelings are ambiguous. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2010, during Breast Cancer Awareness month. ‘Pink’ was everywhere, accompanied by laughing, happy images, and a kind of frenetic festival buzz that was a million miles away from what I was feeling.

It still makes me wince sometimes – but I have also seen the other side of it, the sheer slog over the weeks and months, the dedication and passion behind it, and what can be achieved with the money raised. If truth be told, I probably wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the research and support made possible by the whole pink ‘fandango.’

This October I am offering 3, free 1:1 coaching sessions (in exchange for a small donation to the charity of your choice). Coaching around cancer, and moving forward after a diagnosis is a subject close to my heart. It is different for everyone, but one thing I am sure of, ignoring those feelings doesn’t help them go away. Sessions are 1.5hrs – with a phone call prior to this to answer any questions, and make sure this is right for you.

If this resonates with you- get in touch to find out more.

22/08/2021

Big birthdays.

The numbers are getting bigger- there’s no denying it. For me though, ageing doesn’t feel like an issue, it feels like success.

I was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer when I was 41, and reaching 50 felt like I had won the lottery. That, and losing friends, who have not been so lucky has had an undeniable effect on my attitude towards ageing. But it’s more than that.

A comment I heard this week about ageing, and it not being all about sitting around knitting bo**ees for your grandchildren got me thinking. I have to say, I disagree. Sit and knit those bo**ees (I mean they are useless- never in the history of the world has a bo**ee stayed on a wriggly little foot for longer than 23 seconds, but that aside). The absolute sheer, bloody joy of getting older is the knowledge it brings. Knowledge and insight about yourself, and the shift in perspective you create. If you enjoy knitting- sit and do it. The same goes for any of those activities society terms ‘middle aged.’ Whether you’re crocheting tea cosies and thinking about heading out to the garden centre, or scrolling through Bumble and planning your next solo hike in the Pyrenees- who cares?

I know I am late to the party, this self-knowledge isn’t restricted to ageing (and nor does it happen automatically). I know many wonderfully liberated and self-aware individuals of all ages. But for me it has taken work. If you’d like to explore how you are feeling about where you are, I’d love to talk to you. An initial coaching conversation costs nothing, but might be the catalyst you need.

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http://www.pebbledshores.co.uk/

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