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DO YOUR OWN ING confidence mindset positive psychology reframing Feb 20, 2022

Last week, I was preparing for a meeting with a potential new client. I was planning my pitch for a brand new product. And because I really want to work with this client (and because everything I’m doing right now feels new) the nerves kicked in.

Before I knew it, my monkey mind was running...

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Out with the old, in with the ... blanket? change energy goals motivation Jan 10, 2022

There’s something about waking up to snow that makes me feel like an excited kid again. 

On Friday, I started the day sipping piping hot coffee while watching perfectly formed snowflakes twinkle in the first rays of sunshine. A quiet, magical moment rudely interrupted by my...

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What is Happy anyway? (And confessions of a sweary happiness coach) coaching fear happiness Nov 22, 2021

“You’re a WHAT?!,” is the usual response when I tell people I’m a happiness coach.  Quickly followed by: “So are you happy all the time?”

The answer to which is, of course, “No.”

Take today, for example. My Monday morning started at 5.45am...

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Just say NO confidence empowerment time management Aug 25, 2021

Today’s #happieschallenge is a powerful little practice that does wonders for your wellbeing. And it starts with saying NO.

That's ...

No.

Nope.

Naw.

Nah.

No can do.

En-Oh. (Say it aloud).

Or any other synonym of your choosing. You can even add a swear word, if it’s that kinda day,...

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Pause for joy! gratitude joy wellbeing Aug 11, 2021
Hello!
 
This #happiesmonday, I’d like to set you an easy-peasy challenge that I promise will bring a little more joy into your week. Up for it? Course you are!
 

So, here’s what I’d like you to do:

 
PAUSE FOR JOY.
 
Yep, I challenge you to...
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My berries are BLUE! change coaching growth mindset Aug 11, 2021

Warning! Gratuitous breakfast close-up coming up...

Now, if you’re wondering why I’m suddenly sharing close-ups of my breakfast on this blog, let me tell you that this is a big deal. Because I have been trying to grow ‘blue’ blueberries for FOUR years. And while I can...

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FEEL your way into the day. I promise your mind will thank you for it. feel goals intention mindset Aug 10, 2021

Hello!

Today I’d like to offer you a quick and simple overwhelm-busting, stress-beating challenge.

I promise it’s going to take you LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES. And I’ll throw in a little wager to make it exciting. I bet that your mind – and possibly the people you live / work...

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Have YOU told you lately that you love you? comfort zone confidence inner critic neuroplasticity self-doubt self-love Aug 05, 2021

Hello!

Today on the Happies Talk blog, we are feeling the LOVE. And not just any old love. A very powerful, pretty rare variety of love. I'm talking Self-Love. 

Now, if you're anything like me and many of the women I work with, you're probably pretty good at being...

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