Microsolitude - taking time out in small doses
I think I’ve created a new term, microsolitude. I wrote an article to explain the context and also share the reason for wanting more solitude. I’ve had so much change and so much practical training over the past two years that I wanted to simply find time alone, without distraction, to let all that has happened settle in to my thinking and being. However, I'm not ready to pack up and spend days or weeks away in silence just yet!
In stillness, you can hear the way forward
Feeling stuck or unsure about what’s next or how to move through a challenging situation? You’re not alone since this is super common for most (all?) people, including myself. There are ways to interrupt the circular loops of thinking, and I share one effective practice here – quieting the mind by connecting with the body.
Pausing to picture possibilities
When we are at a crossroad in life, seeing a clear picture of what’s next can be difficult when the future is shrouded in the mist of emotion, doubt or complexity of the present. Taking the time to pause and spend time in the space between letting go of what is to move to what is next can be an important part of the process to create a clearer image of what is possible.
Leadership starts with me
Leadership ‘training’ is actually a subtle form of aggression when what’s being taught starts with asking us to get rid of parts of ourselves for the sake of becoming what others have defined as a ‘leader’. In fact, leadership starts with knowing who we are at our core and embracing who we are without judgement.
Pay attention, lead, move forward
Seeing the news of big organisations abandoning their DEI programs, targets, initiatives, what-have-you, I’ve been checking in with myself about how I feel. This blog articulates where I am and what advice I have for others as we process what’s going on together.
Basic truths for the gym, life and work
Recalling a conversation I had in the pub over the holiday period, I share here some basic truths for the gym, life and work.
Work Is a Beach
Trips to the beach can be relevant to work because accessing parts of ourselves beyond just our minds is important to how we perform at work. Getting out into nature with intention can help us reconnect with ourselves in a way that can lead to more innovative thoughts, help us reconnect with our purpose and strengthen/restore our bodies (and minds). In other words, we are not just minds and what matters to performing our best is also how we feel in our bodies and connect with our spirit.
Moving through trauma at work
We often experience trauma at work, but we don’t often talk about it. Here I share some thoughts about how we experience trauma and some simple techniques to address it.
