I’m about to undergo surgery, but have only just realised that I might be slightly nervous about it. Why did it take me so long to register that? And what can I do about it?
Tag Archives: fear
What’s Behind My ‘Freeze’ Response
When I shut down in fear, and completely freeze up, what am I really thinking? What’s my self-talk like? And how did I discover it?
When Fear Overpowers Reality
Sometimes what we fear is so strong that we can’t enjoy the reality that is right in front of us. This weekend is a challenge in overcoming that.
The Most Contagious Virus Today
What is the more contagious and infectious virus of today? The one almost none of us can avoid even if we don’t have Covid? And how can you deal with it once you’ve caught it?
What Running Taught Me About Being Uncomfortable
Running gives you time to think, and to reflect. I’ve picked up some lessons about myself and about life in the process that I want to share with you!
Why Do We Look for Enemies?
Why do we vilify some groups and pretend all people in that group are bad? Why is it so hard to emphatise with our ‘enemies’?
Set the Bar For… Good Enough
We strive for excellence in every single area of our lives: perfect meal plans, fantastic parenting skills, awesome social events. But what if we let some of that pressure go and just try for ‘good enough’?
Fear Never Visits Alone
When fear hits, it doens’t come alone. It brings a few friends with it that distract you from what you’re actually worried about. Want to find out who?
“Let’s talk about sex” in a long-term relationship
Having honest and true conversations about our sex lives with our partners is tricky. We feel so vulnerable it gets scary. These conversations, however, can also be incredibly liberating and make room for a more satisfying relationship in all areas.
What’s Stopping Me From Being a Writer?
I’ve always dreamt of being a writer, yet I’ve also always put that dream ‘on hold’ while other, more ‘urgent’ matters were handled first. Why did I do that? And what does Elizabeth Gilbert have to do with it?
