Sunday 29th March 2026 I made this post for every woman who’s shrunk her magic to suit those around her. Because I’ve done this for large chunks of my life and today it’s a huge regret. My mother used to tell me that as a little girl, I was vibrant, fun, always laughing. She loved…
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Days When We’d Rather Hide.
March 25th, 2026. We’ve all been there. Too tired, lost or confused to show our face; online or in person. We’d rather hide on the sofa, make-up free, and hair tied up. Than to face a day of networking and repeated exposure the pained question, “What will you do next?” When we’re in a phase…
They’re Not Ignoring You. They’re Not Hearing You.
Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking: “Why don’t they get it?” You explained it clearly. You chose your words carefully. You know what you’re saying makes sense. And yet… it doesn’t land. It’s easy to assume people aren’t listening. Or worse — that they don’t care. But often, something else is happening. What you’re…
The Quiet Strength of Being Human
February 9th, 2026. As weeks go, last week wasn’t one of my finest. But, in the storm, I learned something significant. I consider myself someone who can hold their **** together. I naturally explore root causes of any situation. Acknowledge that my way is not the only way, and do my best to see problems…
Ignite Your Heart on Life’s Journey
2nd February 2026. I’ve studied personal development for four decades. Curious about the human mind and the power of intuition. It started as a child, when I reached out to God; without a prompt from peer or parent. I just felt compelled to listen to my “heart”. I was fortunate enough to grow up with…
Are you scared of change or do you see it as a period of opportunity?
Have you ever noticed how two people can face the exact same change — a job shift, a move, a new chapter — and react in completely different ways?One sees a cliff edge.The other sees a doorway. I’ve been writing a lot about career transition lately, because several friends are navigating difficult journeys and I…
Did I make the right decision?
Have you ever asked yourself, “Did I make the right decision?” Have you ever doubted the justifications you created to get to where you are? Humans are very good at finding ways to justify what they do, because it gives them a reason to stand close to what they believe. For example: Jacquie had, like…
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