‘I cannot believe that you can go to the movies, that you can take yourself out to a restaurant, attend an event will be seen solo on such a big scale how do you do it?’

Loneliness is something that nobody wants to feel as human beings we are designed to be social beings. We are designed to need other people. When we find ourselves alone it can be really daunting- what's wrong with me? What is no one want to spend time with me? Why is no one initiating catch ups with me is there something that I did wrong?

Letting go is one of the most challenging things for high performing individuals because we like to be able to do whatever we can to help the outcome be the way that we want it to be we want it to be as best as we possibly can we want to see if there are ways we can change things to improve them but life is not all about improving things all the time and making things better at analysing them. In some senses the amazing personalities of high performers set themselves up automatically to be challenged by the practice of letting go.

When you break up from a relationship the last thing you expect is for your ex to move on really quickly but unfortunately sometimes that happens. You know that you don't want to be with your ex you know that they're not the right person for you you know that they don't bring the best out of you and that staying with them would be a mistake however you can't help but think how are they able to move on an I'm not?

Boundaries help you feel happy, safe, healthy and confident. They are the requirements you set out for yourself and others, a checklist of health, happiness and success if you will. For most people the boundaries they have are a direct copycat of their parents. This is effective when your life values are the same as your parents but for most they are not. As modern society evolves our boundaries must evolve too. Without defined boundaries that evolve with society and your identity over time you may find yourself feeling stuck in a rut. To help you define boundaries for yourself, here are 10 Healthy Boundaries you can communicate to yourself and others.

You know that gratitude is a game changer but some days you feel like the gratitude is all the same and you wonder, am I missing something? People often make the mistake of looking for all the big things that you can be grateful for as opposed to all the millions of things that happen daily that make our life better, whether they appear to be good news at first or not. You can easily find yourself being grateful for the same things each day which doesn’t expand your appreciation for life but rather limits it. Here are some ideas of what you can be grateful for if you find yourself stuck in a rut.

One of the most common questions I’m asked is how are you different to a psychologist? So what is the difference between each of these professionals and how can you ascertain who you need right now? Read on to learn for yourself.

Self soothing is for adults as much as it is for babies. When you are angry, frustrated, sad, disappointed and disheartened you need a bag of strategies to help you regain calmness. The more often you can use these strategies as soon as you feel highly emotional the greater you can return to happiness. Here’s 10 strategies to self soothe you need today!

Emotional regulation is a super power that allows you to connect with others effectively and ensure that you get the best out of life. It is ability to manage and control your emotions so that you respond not react to people, situations or scenarios.

One of the most common reasons individuals struggle being truly confident is because they lack the ability to trust themselves. This lack of self trust keeps them playing small, second guessing themselves or never fully committing to what they want. ‘But what if something goes wrong?’ This is what most people who lack self trust say on a regular basis. On the surface thinking through things thoroughly, reducing risk to yourself and playing small feels safe and secure but it is abundant in regret. Living a life of ‘I could have, should have’ isn’t the key to happiness so here are 10 ways you can work on your self trust daily.

If you are in the dating world chances are you have met someone who has commitment issues., maybe it has even been you! People who are afraid of commitment generally tend to keep others at an arms length to protect themselves. When you understand why people struggle to commit you can approach them differently, possibly even enable them to open up and overcome their fear. Here are 10 reasons why people struggle with commitment.

I have a confession to make. I LOVE buying nothing. In fact it has become so addictive that I find myself looking at what I can declutter or get my hands on BEFORE I go shopping. I owe this addiction to Buy Nothing Facebook groups in the Toowoomba region.

Being in a relationship is a wonderful thing, you feel a sense of belonging and an immediate feeling of being enough. However, to keep a relationship going well you need to prioritise a commitment to yourself, this way you won’t look back on your time and think ‘I lost myself’. This tends to happen in toxic and positive relationships and it’s nothing to do with the partner but rather about how much you value yourself. Here are 10 commitments you need to make to yourself when you get in a relationship, they are perfect for newly coupled individuals or people looking to sustain a great relationship for life. Take a read.

In modern dating you may hear people say that they don’t want to experience drama, they want something casual because they are done being hurt. Reality is, everyone on the planet has been hurt before. When you are single and not in a relationship you get hurt as well, by shutting people out and not allowing them to love you. But what happens if you want a relationship, but you are scared of getting hurt yet you don’t want to pass a seriously great person by? Here are 6 tips to drop the fear and open yourself up to the greatest joy: love.

‘I need a confidence coach!’ This is the most common comment I received from others when they learn that I am a confidence coach. But happens if you aren’t aware of what a confidence coach does and how they can help you? Chances are you won’t reach out for help if you don’t feel that you need assistance. Some people think that a confidence coach simply helps you to become a great public speaker few understand that a confidence coach dives far deeper than that because confidence coaching isn’t about the mechanics of how to move (or do certain things) but rather why you make the moves you do.

Every year almost on every week you hear of a new fitness trend that you ‘must try’. So what are the current 20 Fitness Trends and how can they help you improve your physical health and confidence this year?

When you are trying to work towards your goals you should expect that challenges will come your way. Having this expectation allows you to be more prepared and able to adapt when needed. So what are the common challenges people face when trying to achieve their goals? Here’s the top 5 challenges you can expect to face.

You’ve probably heard people mention that to live a healthier, happier, more confident life you need to live by your values. But what is the benefit of this and why do people swear by it so much?

Do you wish you had greater self confidence? Many people can easily recognise where they feel confident and where they do not in their lives but how do you improve your confidence if you’ve never really felt successful in different areas of your life?

Confidence begins with self awareness, an understanding of who you are, what you do, why you are the way you are and your recognition that you can always find solutions to challenges and have done in the past.

You’ve entered a new year so surely you have new intentions for the following new, shiny 365 days right? Maybe not. For many people who maintain their confidence at positive levels a new year simply means continuing the great things from the previous year, dialling in on the intention and creating some small goals. How you start your year sets the tone for what is to come, so have you thrown the baby out with the bath water or have you started completely anew and what is best for you?