From Surviving to Thriving: A No Tools, No Techniques Shift from Stress and Overwhelm to Fulfilment

It can seem like stress management is the only way to feel less stressed. After all, it seems like we need a way to handle all this stress life throws at us. But it turns out that the only reason we need stress management is because we misunderstand how stress is created. Once you understand the truth about stress, you can see how to stop stressing without stress management.

Join me as I explore this from a new perspective.

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When your working day is stressful, that means a big part of your life is stressful.

You probably have an idea about the biggest source of that stress, but what if there is more to be seen about this?

In this episode I look at workload and people in our working day.

Join me as I explore this from a new perspective.

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I missed the signs that burnout was heading my way. I had no idea that the continual coughs and colds were a big clue. So I kept on going until my body finally gave up. I don't want that to happen to you. Please listen to me and listen to your body too.

Join me as I explore this from a new perspective.

It's a time of year when change is in the air. I spoke yesterday about New Year's Resolutions being made up but the focus on change is there for many people anyway. So maybe right now you do want to make a change. 

To have better relationships, feel less stressed or kick overwhelm to the curb.

To get unstuck, stop feeling like you are not good enough or maybe just to sleep better and bounce our of bed in the morning.

In this episode I explore how change really happens (painlessly)!

Join me as I explore this from a new perspective.

New Year's Resolutions are made up.

Yet we can so easily use them as a tool to beat ourselves up.

Maybe there is an easier way to make changes in our lives.

Join me as I explore this from a new perspective.

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I have many hopes for you as the year draws to a close. They are hopes not just for the festive season but for always. They are hopes for how you see yourself and the world around you. Join me as I explore this from a new perspective.

What if you saw that what you thought was psychologically wrong with you was all an illusion? What if you saw that the feelings of calm, clarity and contentment were already inside you? What if you could finally stop trying to fix yourself because you knew you were never broken in the first place? What if you could stop seeking peace of mind in the outside world? What if you could stop all the self-development because you realised that you were absolutely fine? What if none of the above was a what if any more? 

It doesn't have to be a pipe dream. Once you learn that all that is going on with any of us is a misunderstanding about the meaning of thought and feelings, this dream opens up easily. You can start now with 5 Simple Truths to Take You Closer to Calm: www.bit.ly/5simpletruths

When we misunderstand that our wellbeing comes from the outside world, we tend to strive to make that world a particular way. This can lead to overwhelm, exhaustion and burnout. Once we know the world works inside out, not outside in, we can be happy no matter what. Join me as I explore this from a new perspective.

We can easily spend a lot of time thinking about what other people think about us. It can feel like it is our responsibility to make other happy. This is definitely true at this time of year. But once you understand why people feel the way they do, you can release yourself from trying to people please. Then you can make decisions from your own wisdom and be free from overwhelm. Join me as I explore this from a new perspective.

In the world right now, it seems that there are a lot of things to get wound up about. Then we might spend time trying to calm down again. It can be a lot of effort. But when you realise that the unpleasant feeling is letting you know that you are wound up with unpleasant thinking, you are less likely to need to go up and down like that. Calm, clarity and contentment are on the other side. Join me as I explore this from a new perspective.