Category Archives: Confidence & Authenticity

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Unhappy? You May Be Disconnected From Your Values

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Do you ever feel unhappy, disconnected from yourself, dissatisfied, sad, depressed or like there’s something missing from your life? Often when we feel like this it’s because we’re not living our values. And because our values represent who we are, … Continue reading

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Why You Must Trust YOUR Intuition and Decide for Yourself!

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Yesterday I was listening to a radio show. The radio host’s message, let’s call her Laura, is all about trusting your intuition. It’s in the words of the song on her show intro. And she repeatedly says how you should, … Continue reading

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Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone

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Are you too comfortable? Is life passing you by, just a little? Are you feeling uninspired, dull around the edges, bored, wanting more? You may be stuck in your comfort zone… Because we can block ourselves from moving forwards in … Continue reading

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Take Time to Review and Celebrate Your Success: You’ll be glad you did!

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We’re such a goal-oriented culture and we get a thrill from achieving our goals – but are all too quickly straight onto the NEXT achievement. It’s so easy to shift from the end of one year and straight into the … Continue reading

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5 Minute Fix: 3 Simple Steps to Cope With Stress When You’re Under Pressure

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Sometimes we feel stressed, overwhelmed, guilty, pressured, anxious. It’s easy when we’re in these states to get caught up in our stressful thoughts and feelings, so it can be helpful to have a quick-fix technique to cope with stress. NOTE: … Continue reading

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7 Ways to Handle Spiteful, Judgemental or Mean Comments Online

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October is National Bullying Prevention Month. So in this article we’re looking at something that’s a bit of an internet phenomenon – what to do when people write spiteful, judgemental or mean comments online. People say things online they would never … Continue reading

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Handle Rejection Beautifully – 7 Top Tips to Get Your Mojo Back!

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Over the years I have come to deeply realize that what ultimately drives us is not logic or ‘reality’ – but how we think and feel about things. Rejection FEELS like such a big deal AND it’s unavoidable in life … Continue reading

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10 Top Questions to Identify Your Strengths – Without The Struggle!

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Many people easily reel off their flaws and faults and yet stumble when asked to list their strengths. But to be happy, to succeed, to follow your bliss – it’s essential you identify your strengths and talents! Marianne Williamson said, … Continue reading

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Get Rid Of Your Inner Critic with these 3 Simple Techniques!

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Whether you call it an “Inner Critic”, a “Gremlin” or your “Judge” we ALL have one. A part of us that ignores our achievements, and focuses on our flaws and mistakes – and then not only highlights them, but often … Continue reading

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Why I’m Sick of Gratitude! And How It May Actually Be Bad For You!

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Who hasn’t heard over the last few years that gratitude is the way to happiness? “Gratitude is the attitude that determines your altitude!”  Even Oprah keeps a Gratitude Journal. The thing I hate about gratitude is that it feels like … Continue reading

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