by Joan | Sep 20, 2016 | coaching, Personal development, Wellbeing
A very old Chinese Taoist story describes a farmer in a poor country village. His neighbours considered him very well-to-do. He owned a horse which he used for ploughing and for transportation. One day his horse ran away. All his neighbours exclaimed how terrible this...
by Joan | Apr 14, 2016 | Change, coaching, goal setting, Inspiration, Wellbeing
Got something you’ve been putting off but want to get started on? Perhaps its as simple as a healthy eating plan, or as tricky as designing a clever new app, or finally learning a musical instrument. Whatever it is, if you’ve been feeling a little too...
by Joan | Jan 30, 2015 | coaching, Inspiration, Wellbeing
“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell This year I made a new year’s resolution not to have any resolutions. And it wasn’t because I don’t believe in the power of...
by Joan | Nov 2, 2014 | coaching, Inspiration, News
This story is one of my favourites for gently reminding us about the part we play in our own mishaps and marvellous adventures. A friend was having huge issues with her mother-in-law over many years. While she was able to reduce the anxiety she felt over time, she...
by Joan | Mar 5, 2014 | coaching, food, News, nutrition, Wellbeing, Wellbeing Tips
Something is going on between our stomach and our brains. And its not just those chocolate cravings you’ve been having! In our digestive tract there is a giant mass of bacterial cells otherwise known as intestinal flora.( It sounds fascinating I know – but...
