Category: Emotional Health

  • If we don’t owe pretty to anyone, why are we fatshionistas?

    In particular, the following quote has been making the rounds on Tumblr, and it totally revolutionised the way I see dressing myself, and putting on make-up and generally getting all fanced up. You Don’t Have to Be Pretty. You don’t owe prettiness to anyone. Not to your boyfriend/spouse/partner, not to your co-workers, especially not to random men…

  • Date Night With Your Inner Wisdom

    Inside of me there is a great spaceFull of wisdom and joy,Love and happiness…I am just too busy to visitFor more than a few moments… You see I have a lifeResponsibilitiesGoalsAspirationsThings to doThings that take my timeFor more than a few moments Don’t get me wrongSome of the taking of time is goodIt fuels my…

  • Men & Body Image

    Brad Pitt is a beautiful man. I’m a male, I’m straight, and I don’t mind admitting that Brad’s body, especially in “Fight Club,” is an impressive sight. Same with D’Angelo, in that powerful, sexual “Untitled” video; he’s a put-together dude, and there’s no reason to deny it. But while I’m cool with thinking those guys…

  • Don’t Get Discouraged

    If you are out there trying your very best but not still not seeing the results you want: Don’t Get Discouraged.  Keep going. If you are working on something and losing patience: Don’t Get Discouraged.  Take a deep breath and start again. If you are trying to improve a relationship and it’s not happening the…

  • It’s Ok To Cry, Baby

    Have you ever noticed that if you are having a cry about something that one of the first reactions of people around you is to try and get you to stop?  Or that if you see someone crying you may even try to do the same? Because crying is often associated with emotions we don’t…

  • Your real beauty – Your true work – Your beautiful life

    This is the new mantra of beautiful you.  I was reflecting for a number of months last year about the core meaning of my work and what I wanted it to mean not just for me but for you.  When you are a multi-passionate person like I am you will know what I mean when I say sometimes…

  • How Cleaning Out Your Wardrobe is Good for Your Self Esteem and Body Image

    Yesterday was the last day of my Summer holiday.  I had initially thought I might have an easy, lay about day, but when I woke up I felt more energised than that and so decided to do something I had been putting off for ages.  I cleaned out my wardrobe.  There was a frenzy of trying…

  • Believe in Yourself

    Believe in yourself and have a positive attitude. A positive attitude can help you change your mindset, which will help you get over the adversities in life. It is essential to have a positive mindset when it comes to work and life in general. This article focuses on the 5 things that every person should…

  • Soul Work and NLP

    Many of you have watched my journey and the evolution of it unfold across the past four years since I left advertising and became an entrepreneur, coach and self-improvement expert. When I first met with a coach, what I told her is that I wanted a new life. Mission accomplished, ten-fold. And I’m so glad for…

  • The Epitome of YES

    The Epitome of YES. One of my biggest fears (c’mon, we all have them) is the word “YES”. Don’t get me wrong, I love the potential it holds – with greatness lurking just beyond its mere utterance. But before I can get to that – before I can even utter that three letter word –…