Last week, I was asked if I’d been to counseling before. I replied that yes, I have done it on and off for over 25 years with counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists. I was then asked if it worked and I answered honestly… no, I don’t think it worked. It may have helped a little in…

I’ve been reflecting a lot on messages that seem to be ingrained in my brain, and one is around being good enough to be chosen. Recently, I have been frustrated by finding a rental property (and I have found one), however it’s a whole process where the landlord chooses the person they want to be…

One thing I find interesting is that, as an adult, we are criticised if we are deemed ‘perfectionists’. I’ve been thinking about this lately, and where we learn to strive for perfection, and I could trace it back to school. I remember being awarded for getting an A on my report, even in primary school.…

Last night, I had a dream that was so vivid that I remember it. I was at an event. All of a sudden, a group of people I follow, and have followed, on social media arrived and sat on a stage behind a long table. Some of these people I used to know in real…

We’ve all seen the images, a sleepy child curled up on the lap of their adoring parent sharing a bedtime story. This is a common image that is shared in parenting circles to promote the benefits of bedtime stories and how wonderful it is. Even the other day, I heard a discussion on the radio…

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the concept of independence and the idea that we should be able to do everything ourselves. This is often used around housework, but I also see it a lot in the workplace. I am autistic and ADHD, only diagnosed a few years ago. Growing up, I was told…

I think I’ve finally worked out why so many business programs, and business coaches, don’t work for me… No business mentor has ever taken me as a whole entity. They have all wanted me to pick one thing and focus on that… whether it’s my workshops, Junior Writers Club, books, administration tasks, or whatever. They…