Blog 65: Other people are getting ahead of me. I’m being left behind. What can I do? PART 1

©Shutterstock First, don’t panic. Your work life isn’t a race that’ll be over in a minute. This is a longer game. But these feelings can result in a sense of panic as you feel you’re getting left behind. You are turning up to work each day and lasting the slog. It’s just those around you […]
Blog 63: Centering PART 3 – on being mindful. Practical activities for your life’s rhythm.

©Wellmark So, there are a range of things that can get your mind in a healthier space. i hope you have found the tools provided in Blog 62 to bridle your mind have been helpful. Remember, applying these habits will take a while and they won’t necessarily work the first time. Be persistent and invest […]
Blog 62: Centering PART 2 – calming down in a turbulent season. Bridling the mind.

©Pinterest Who said this would be a three part series? There’s too much good stuff to give you all at once . . . and you won’t reflect on it. So, now we’ll spread it into three parts with mindfulness activities provided next week. This blog is the second of the three-part series aimed to […]
Blog 61: Centering. PART 1 – for those who feel their world is chaotic and need to calm things down.

©Possibility Change This blog is the first of a two-part series on centering. It’s in response to feedback from those struggling to operate in a tumultuous world. What can I do when my emotions are flying all around the place and I can’t seem to focus? I’m reactive to what is happening around me. How […]
Blog 60: Why am I always saying sorry? I feel like I am always making mistakes and am never good enough. PART 3 – Anything else I can do?

Yep. There are a range of things i’d like to leave you with in this three-part series. The difference between average people and achieving people is their perception of and response to…failure. John Maxwell, Falling Forward Your life caddy Your life caddy . . . when you need coaching, whether that’s life coaching, business coaching, […]
Blog 56: I can’t get work out of my head and it’s ruining my holiday! Here’s how to take that vacation AND sharpen the saw – PART 2

It’s common to find yourself on your annual leave and your mind is filled with work. You can’t escape work; despite the fact you find yourself at the beach or the mountains. And it’s spoiling your vacation which just creates a whole extra layer of stress. i’m not present to my family and friends. And […]
Blog 55: Why do I always work on my holiday? Here’s how to take a vacation and sharpen the saw – as you step towards Easter

We’re a month away from Easter and for nearly all of us there is a long weekend waiting. And maybe for some, this might be the time for your annual vacation. Many of you have shared you don’t like working on your vacation . . . and especially when those close to you comment on […]
Blog 53: On being coached.

Let’s begin again for up to now we have done nothing. Francis of Assisi Blog 53 marks a turning point in the support being provided by Your life caddy. Each of the blogs for the past year will be revised, improved, sharpened . . . and clear action points included at the end of each […]
Blog 51: I’m struggling to say ‘No’. Part 4: A last word . . . some practical things that will help.

©Facebook Barb Schmidt What have we covered in this series on building your capacity to say ‘No’? Blog Value yourself: look after your sleep, exercise, diet, identify your talents and achievements, know your rich life Blog 48 Affirm yourself Blog 48 Changing your belief system – throwing the wrong thinking out (the stinking thinking) […]
Blog 48: I’m struggling to say ‘No’. I’m mentally exhausted and find myself doing things I don’t want to do. Why do I agree to stuff I don’t want to?

©Wholebeing Institute Who else is . . . These highlighted points (above) are a common concern amongst those seeking caddying and help. You are not alone. And you can learn some skills to regain control. You don’t have to stay in this exhausting space. It’s time to do some assertiveness work where the first big […]