My clients often ask me for a toolkit, tools or strategies that can help them keep performing normally during an “abnormal time” in their lives. They want to make sure their performance at work will not be affected. They are looking for quick solutions to help them process what is happening, adjust to the situation, …
Six years ago, I started my own business- CareerTips I started it simply- with a few articles about CVs, interview preparation, job applications and career strategy, focusing on supporting people who were trying to make their next career move. After a few initial sessions with my clients, I quickly realised that looking for a new …
I was recently listening to a Mel Robbins podcast episode with Dr Marc Brackett, where they talked about emotions, emotional regulation, and the impact our emotions have on us- how they drive our attention, our learning, our judgement and the way we respond to what is happening around us. One thought stayed with me: Little …
This article is inspired by David Kessler, one of the leading grief educators, and a newsletter I recently received from him. In the newsletter, he described some of the losses he experienced after losing his son. There was, of course, the overwhelming loss of his child. But underneath that loss, there were many other losses …
When we talk about miscarriage, pregnancy loss or infertility, most of the emotional support is focused on women. And in many ways, that makes sense, as the women carry the physical experience. Their bodies go through the loss, the procedures, the hormones, the pain and the recovery. Their emotional toll is also well documented in …
We often think that Christmas is a joyful time when families come together, share meals, laugh, and celebrate this special time of the year. On the internet and on television, we can see many pictures and images of families gathered around a table, people running their Christmas shopping, parties, and laughter filling the air. But …
