Project Self - internal change coaching

31/05/2024

Interesting article to consider: firstly what is your predominant relationship with past/present/future time position and secondly what happens when you consciously shift your time perspective? Given so much emphasis is given to “being present/in the now” this offers a counter argument and one where (future) trajectory creates a different meaning or investment because it shifts our relationship to what is around us. I’d be interested to hear your thoughts!

Feeling overwhelmed by the present moment? Find a connection to the longer view and a wiser perspective on what matters

12/05/2024

Why take the linear path? So many clients seem to think we need to know where we are going and direct a straight path. This is a cultural progression bias that does not match the human experience. Judging our sideways tendencies against a false ideal means we are beating ourselves up for not complying to cultural expectations of constraint.

Ps. Thought inspired by this photo I took at the weekend in the Brecons!

08/05/2024

08/05/2024

“be softer with you.
you are a breathing thing.
a memory to someone.
a home to a life”
~ Nayyirah Waheed

04/05/2024

This made me reflect on how we tip or drop from one state into another; from calm to ruffled activation. Do you know what your little tips are? X

02/05/2024

Many of us with tension don’t realise we are grinding our teeth at night. It’s very common to have a tense jaw - what are you biting down on, holding in or chewing over? To release tension it helps to pull silly faces, mime a horse chewing grass, bang your lips like you are making a Red Indian call and massage the temples and rub behind the ears down towards the neck. These all help the nervous system relax.

Where do you feel anxiety? 🤔⁠ From head to toe, both inside and outside — anxiety can have many physical impacts on the body. Recognizing these symptoms can help you know when to put your fave self-soothing method into practice. https://ter.li/w6hylc