mE Coaching

Making a Change

Unanticipated change happens to all of us and is often out of our control. However, we do have control over how we react to the situation and the ability to adapt is key. Here are some ways to demonstrate this ability: Be willing to change ideas or perceptions on the basis of new information juggle multiple demands…

June 27, 2012
Everything will be Alright

Our belief that we can control the direction of our life and that things can change for the better is one of the factors that help us to be more resilient. Realistic optimism – held in check with a healthy sense of reality. When you hit rock bottom, maintaining positive emotions becomes crucial, yet so difficult. We…

May 26, 2012
Acceptance

How quick are you to judge others? More importantly, how ready are you to judge yourself? Do you crave approval from your partner, children/parents etc.? I was reading a book my mother received on her 80th birthday , “Kitchen Table Wisdom”, and the author, Rachel Naomi Remen talks about this positive form of judgement which is just as…

May 26, 2012
To Thine Own Self be True

When I was studying and starting my adult journey, I adopted the phrase “to thine own self be true” as my motto. Authenticity and integrity were important to me. However, when I reflect on the various phases of my life, I wonder whether I adhered to this principle. I seem to be a chameleon, adapting…

May 26, 2012
Finding Joy!

Many years ago, during my school days, I would often “count the crows” – 1 for sorrow, 2 for joy etc. As I attended a convent boarding school, I was more interested in “3 for a letter; 4 for a boy”! The habit seems to be ingrained and I continue to count the birds while…

May 26, 2012