New Financial Year- a note with a difference
As a new financial year begins, many messages will talk about fresh starts, big plans and goals .
For those of us who might be struggling in any way, the emphasis on positive thinking and goals can feel disconnected from our personal reality. Life is rarely neat, totally controllable or predictable, and our efforts do not always lead to visible or expected improvements.
If this past year has felt difficult, lonely, painful -or simply hard to get through at times, there is nothing unusual about that. If you have felt overloaded, overstretched and overwhelmed at times, you are most definitely, not alone.
Instead of new year resolutions, I invite something a little easier….
This new year moment offers a chance to reflect, but without pressure. You might ask yourself: ‘what actually helps me, even in small ways?’ Pause for a moment and listen for an answer… it might arrive in the form of a thought or a word, an image, a feeling….or just a sensation, maybe a knowing from within…just listen.
Or think about what kind of support you could reach out for, that would make the year ahead feel more manageable, rather than life feeling increasingly more demanding- maybe, could you put voice to your needs? Is it possible to allow yourself to delegate a little here and there, or to say No, rather than ‘yes ok!’ …when inside you’re screaming ‘No!!’
Is this the year to seek some professional support to invest in yourself - coaching or therapy isn’t just about talking, it’s about getting to know and understand the many parts inside of us, that are running our lives.
For many, aiming for gentle progress feels more desirable and achievable than goals to strive for - perhaps finding your own language to advocate for yourself, either at work, or in relationships…..and rather than striving ( which can be so exhausting!), what might it help to let go of? How do you notice when it feels right or necessary to rest or relax, to slow down or switch off? - is it only after you are at the point of collapse?
I recommend aiming for tiny glimmers of change, giving yourself permission to pause and ponder, to really notice your own thoughts ….
One small change could be making a commitment to yourself to make time to replenish your energy, and tend to your emotions and feelings- without guilt - these tiny shifts are real, and they matter… you matter.
It’s not selfish to take care of yourself and nurture your emotional and physical needs, it’s an investment in your health and wellbeing.
It’s an act of love.
Uniquely You! - Colour and Style Personal Transformation
Personal Styling -with a difference!
Reclaim your inner beauty and re-discover your self-confidence! Refresh your wardrobe and revive your style!
- Are you wondering why your make-up just doesn't seem to work anymore?
- Do your clothes just not feel the same?
- Have you found yourself feeling dull and invisible, following significant changes in your life?
- Would you like to wear different colours and styles of clothing - but are not sure where to start?
- Do you wonder why you can't wear a certain colour - such as red? -or why 'old favourites' just don't feel the same anymore?
- Do you wish you could feel good about how you look, regardless of changes to your life?
Experiencing the reality of life and how we change inside and out, can impact significantly on how we feel about how we look......
Sue will confidentially explore with you the roots underneath your thoughts, followed by embarking on an enjoyable session with the opportunity to transform how you look and feel about yourself!
Together we will turn negative feelings into self-confidence, explore ways to reflect your own personality in your shopping choices - and, by applying a few quick and easy make-up tips, you will soon look and feel 10 years younger!
Are YOU feeling confused, emotional, anxious or alone, as you go through the Menopause?
You're not alone -it's no surprise that the Menopause is known as 'The Change'! Managing any form of change can be difficult and confusing at times, but navigating through Menopause can feel as though your world has turned upside down!!
If you're approaching mid-life or you are in early or peri-menopause, it may help to know that many women experience feeling out of sorts, unusually emotional or suffer with unfamiliar feelings of anxiety or depression. This can be purely physical and hormonal and so it is always important to speak with your G.P. who can run simple tests and offer solutions- but complicated emotional feelings can also be as a result of 'unfinished business' from the past or your childhood, where emotions become stuck deep inside and emerge as your body changes.
Sometimes, it can also be that going through the menopause makes us aware of the aging process and can underline the realisation that where you are at in your life right now, is not where you really expected or planned to be! Years of caring for others, motherhood and/or working for others, can result in losing touch with who we are on the inside -or losing a sense of purpose for our lives.
First you have to work out: 'who exactly am I?!' And..... 'what exactly are my needs?' or..... ''what really matters to me?' or perhaps you keep hearing a quiet voice within, whispering....... 'don't I matter too?!'
You're not alone - I am right here, waiting to help you work this through.
Change doesn't always have to be negative -it can feel fulfilling too! The key to taking your first step towards making a positive change, is deciding to commit to spending some time getting to know yourself more fully - what makes you tick? what do you not speak up about? who get's under your skin -and why is no-one listening to you......?!
I promise that spending some time on yourself will result in achieving inner balance and a greater sense of well-being you may have longed for, for some time!
Take that first step and contact me now! I am here to support you as you step forwards to make sense of where your life is currently at - I will come alongside you to help you embrace and welcome the next chapter of your life!