Do you have a nagging sense that something isn’t right? Another day, a little more dread. You can’t bring yourself to look at the situation because of fear, shame or anxiety. Perhaps it’s your finances, or a relationship. A room in your house that’s got over-cluttered, a health concern, or a looming deadline that you [...]
We often stay where we are because we fear firsts. I’m leading my first teleclass series at the moment. My experience before the first class was decidedly uncomfortable; I was full of nerves and a torrent of concerns; Would the conference line work? Had I given everyone the right number? What if my phone battery [...]
Loss of status. Having to start again. Going back to square one. Along with loss of financial security, one of the top concerns I hear from women who are contemplating a new path is the challenge of having to start from scratch. It’s understandable. In your existing profession, you’ve built up years of experience and [...]
We used to sleep in the loft. The previous owners had it converted into a beautiful bedroom space that many our visitors have made appreciative noises about. However, the designers neglected to include heating so for four years we shivered through cold winter nights. This week we finally admitted that much as we’d tried, it [...]
Change is afoot at You Inspire Me. Behind the scenes, my website is in revamp, automated systems are being put in place, and I’m growing a team – all of which will allow me to communicate my work more easily and give me more time to develop and deliver services I love. And as I’ve [...]
I didn’t feel particularly attractive as a kid. I wore NHS glasses and was a little chubby round the edges. When I was around ten, I started wearing a dress – it was red with some kind of cool kiddie slogan on the front – which I felt good in. It fitted me perfectly. Like [...]