Our bodies react to stress in exactly the same way whether or not we have a good reason for being stressed. The body doesn't care if we're right or wrong. Even in those times when we feel perfectly justified in getting angry, when we tell ourselves it's the healthy response, we pay for it just the same.
Read MoreWe've all heard the saying, "Don't let your emotions get the better of you!" which is, of course, much easier said than done.
Read MoreEarlier this month I had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Harriet Brown for JOLYN's live Q&A where I shared my top ten tips for confident communication, body image and pre-race mindset.
Read MoreEaster is traditionally a time of new beginnings and a time for people to think about changes they would like to make or new goals so they are motivated.
When talking about motivation, psychologists traditionally say we are motivated by 'the stick or the carrot'.
For many of us, the start of a new year signifies new beginnings, a fresh slate, and an opportunity to grow. I thought I would share with you the process I use to set myself up for a successful year.
Read MoreSaying no is a skill that is essential to our success and happiness, the following tips will help you find the right strategy next time you want to say no – to your boss, to colleagues, employees or customers.
Read MoreUntil you value yourself you will not value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it.
Read More"Another persons view or perception of 'reality' is just as valid as yours."
Psychologists and quantum physicists say that we have an incredible amount of information coming at us every second. One better known model by psychology professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi says that we have up to 2 million bits of information coming at us every second. This includes things we can see, hear, taste, touch and smell.
A few months ago, award winning author and co-founder of SheEO Kim Chandler McDonald reached out to me and asked me to be a part of her latest project 'Postcards From Tomorrow' - a book compiling letters written by an inspiring group of women to their 21-year old selves in support of Lou’s Place, a refuge in Sydney for female victim’s of domestic violence.
Here's the letter I wrote to my 21 year old self….
"Before you try to convince anyone else, be sure you are convinced yourself"
How do you get convinced?
When deciding what you want as an outcome around something, it is important to not only know what you want, but also how often it has to happen for you to be convinced.
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