
Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway I love the simplicity of it. In the book which is now over 25 years old, Susan Jeffers outlines some...

Cultivating Resilience - Mindset Matters
Psychological resilience is the ability to mentally or emotionally cope with a crisis or to return to pre-crisis status quickly....

Breaking In vs Joining Up: What a horseman can teach us about collaboration and motivation
So I recently become aware of a man named Monty Roberts. You may have heard of him. I must have been living under a rock because I never...

Beyond "Positive Thinking' - Exploring the science of happiness
You won't find me subscribing to the theory that if you just think optimistically and say positive affirmations in the mirror your life...

Self-Discrepancy: What happens when our various selves intersect?
Ever feel that you are not living up to your own expectations? It's common to feel that you are not living up to the ideal you set for...

Permitting Vulnerability: Being ok with needing help from others
My friends have always described me as being a bit scanty when it comes to self-disclosure. I tend to sit more comfortably in the role of...

Milking The Good Stuff: Making Moments Count
I had never expected to become a mother, in fact I was vehemently opposed the idea for most of my life. Then along came my daughter...

Leaving the Nest
Some people leave the nest voluntarily and eagerly. Some tread lightly, inching out with great trepidation and hesitation. Me, well I...

Confronting "Imposter Syndrome"- breaking through those self-imposed limitations
So here I am, owner of my own business, the new and exciting Bloom Development Solutions. I have my very own registered business name, a...