So what happens when an introvert (ref MBTI or Eric Berne’s The Process Model), has no ‘Me-Time’? The fall out will inevitably result in stress symptoms. The longer the enforced extroversion, the more acute will be the response. There are over 50s igns of stress (Stress index questionnaire), crossing the landscapes of emotional, psychological, physical and […]
Sitting at a bus stop, travelling between sessions with clients, I was feeling like I’m working pretty hard right now. Then the universe stepped in to show me the benefits in my shifting my attitude….. A man slowed and hovered before me, handing me his day-rider and so my travels that day were for free. […]
I just realised that In my hands, or rather the folder they hold, I carry perhaps the most valuable thing there is, I carry another human’s dream. The work clients and I do together is tough. We nudge and shove and laugh and encourage each other right to the outer reaches of our comfort zone […]
Sometimes it’s only when we physically return to an environment of our past, that we realise that it is no longer a good-fit for our new selves. Motherhood will have inevitably had you delving deep into the very fibre of your being, in order to resource what you needed to work your way through long […]
I published an article recently in the hope of stimulating some professional debate. When they say ‘be careful what you ask for? You might just receive’ they mean it! I was the recipient of what felt at the time like quite a cutting response from an esteemed colleague. I took a deep breath, took no […]
When we need to go out and experience what we have practiced within the safety of coaching, training, mentoring or supervision. You can have the highest paid, most well/esteemed and highly qualified ‘professional support person’ in your corner, but, until you venture out alone and discover how you will best implement your new learning into […]
Have you ever noticed how very hard it is to trust that you know what you want? There is good reason for this lack of clarity. If we look at our lives there are lots of different things to take account of. We all live within a multitude of different ‘contexts’ and cultures. We have responsibilities […]
If you are considering returning to work following having a baby, then you may be feeling there is much to be done to make everything fit into your world.It is a trait, especially of women, to try to make it right for everyone. Firstly this is because we care. We care about our friends, our […]
What if we paused? If we stopped for a minute or two to reflect internally? What if we disconnected from the ‘musts’ and the ‘shoulds’ of external demands? What if we took a few moments to shed everything & to connect with our core selves.What if we listened to our inner ‘knowing’, & let our own […]
Don’t think about ‘it’ too hard! Trust your gut & make your choice. & Move onwards. You will always learn something. That’s it; life is way to short! To learn more of working with Rebecca click here: The Daemon Career Coach