This interview series is about professionals and why they do what they do. As you know I am a coach and an occupational therapist and I spend my days learning about what other people do, what motivates them, what doesn’t, what their interests are, how they got to where there are and how all of…
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This interview series is about professionals and why they do what they do. As you know I am a coach and an occupational therapist and I spend my days learning about what other people do, what motivates them, what doesnt, what their interests are, how they got to where there are and how all of…
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As a health professional I see a lot of people, groups, companies who have fallen/assumed/been taught a helpless and hopeless set of thoughts and consequent actions/behaviours. Regardless of the area I see them, homes, health settings, workplaces, educational settings, social situations. It often makes me wonder how they got there. My logical mind and training…
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When was the last time you were in a state of flow? What activities are you participating in when you are in a flow state? The activities can be different for everyone, they can be a creative pursuit, it can be your work, sport or physical activity, movement, music, sitting outside, having a cup of…
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Have you heard of ‘Circles of Concern’, ‘Concern and Influence’, ‘Zoro’s Circle’ These names represent the same concept which we can all use to benefit our sense of control and influence in any given situation but most importantly when an individual or group feels that they do not have control. The image below is an…
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Humans are social beings, and it is within our social contacts that we can either gain or lose confidence. Those social supports that we consider positive can be a source of a social, emotional and cognitive outlet. It is from having positive social relationships that our wellbeing can be improved. When we consider our social…
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This is actually a post that will link you another post which outlines whether you need a coach, mentor, therapist etc. It is a great read, but worth thinking about too, understanding the differences between the different roles and services empower both the person seeking the service and the service provider. Enjoy the post ‘When…
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Happy Belated Mothers Day to all the amazing Mums out there….. There is a mountain near where I live and I love to climb it, I have climbed it with my husband and with friends, but never with my kids aswell. Not for Mothers Day this year, I wanted to climb it with my…
DetailsHave you ever wondered why we hear people saying ‘what you put out is what you receive’? Do you believe it? Have you ever noticed when you are smiling at others (just random people) they smile back and have you ever noticed those that don’t smile back don’t bother you as much when you are…
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Here in Australia, we are preparing for another Federal Election. It seems that this country’s political playing field is something reminiscent of the school playground at times which is frightful. While parties offer the world and it will remain questionable what is actually delivered over time, we will all watch and consider what each party…
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