TMM book review #4 – The Wisdom of No Escape

TMM book review #4 – The Wisdom of No Escape

I can’t remember when or where I first became aware of Pema Chodron, but think I must have been directed to The Wisdom of No Escape, from some kind of article/post on the subject of self-care. I was initially skeptical as, although I’m obviously very...
Daily non-negotiables

Daily non-negotiables

So, in my last post on the theme of ‘Designing your life’, I’d like to talk about the activities, habits and practices which I believe you’d do well to make a part of your daily routine, particularly at times when you feel like you’re...
Your daily energy quota

Your daily energy quota

I think I was in a yoga class when I was first introduced to the concept of daily energy and motivation quotas – Cal Wansborough, it was probably you. The idea that each day you wake up in the morning with a unique supply of energy to be used throughout the day...
CTRL+ALT+DEL yourself

CTRL+ALT+DEL yourself

Most of us have a tendency to live life at a million miles an hour – we’re just so busy, we’ve got so much going on, we don’t even have one minute to ourselves – and that’s all ok if everything in life is just the way we want it and...
Find your balance

Find your balance

As part of the July theme of ‘Designing your normal, but very best life’, I’d like to talk about balance. Quite often when you’re feeling a bit out of sorts, sometimes seemingly for no particular reason, there’ll have been something going...
Musings from TMM #3

Musings from TMM #3

  Episode #3 – Designing your normal, but very best life This month’s theme is about how you can create a life which brings you pleasure without the constraints by making conscious choices, building great habits and getting present. I’d be...
I know what coaching is………sort of

I know what coaching is………sort of

It seems to me that the term “coaching” is being used a lot more these days, but the reality is that, unless you’ve had direct experience of a coaching conversation, then you’re probably not that clear on what it really means, what it feels like to be coached (or to...
Choose your tribe

Choose your tribe

I assume that many people who read this blog will be interested in self-development, will have already invested time in trying to understand themselves better and get that this is a life long journey which only ends with the last beat. But, shock horror, it...
Musings from TMM #2

Musings from TMM #2

Episode #2 – Asking for help This month’s theme is about how asking others for help and support can be a really useful tool for moving forwards and getting unstuck. Hope you enjoy!