Can guilt ever be useful in motherhood?

Can guilt ever be useful in motherhood?

Emotions are sometimes described as messengers. If you recognise their purpose, they can become your guides. Yes, even guilt can be your guide. Not only can it bring you closer to your values, but it can also help you clarify the pressures and beliefs that no longer...
Working with fear

Working with fear

Fear is pesky and persistent. If left unmanaged, it will happily take over and prevent you from enjoying life and living in alignment with what matters most to you.  And let’s face it, fear is…scary! Our default mode of operation is to stay positive: “don’t look...
Reframing courage and strength

Reframing courage and strength

What is your definition of courage? I used to see courage only in grandiose acts such as saving lives or doing something radically bold and risky. Until I learned to appreciate other versions of courage, not as loud and shiny but no less compelling. And what does...
Embracing the space in between transitions

Embracing the space in between transitions

Transitions: a permanent fixture in life The only constant in life is change. I’m sure you’ve had lots of opportunities to experience this deep truth by now. Though we go through life constantly changing gears, it’s hard not to be affected by the...
Questions for endings and beginnings

Questions for endings and beginnings

The power of good questions In my work as a coach and psychotherapist, I’m lucky to regularly witness the power of inquiry: the way in which deeper questions work their magic on our psyche and help us gain perspective or get unstuck. Some questions, and the heartfelt...