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How to speak your truth and be heard

The time has come to speak your truth (again)! People often talk to me about their inability to speak up, find their voice. Sometimes it's at work but more likely though, that occurs in other parts of life, in romantic relationships, with family members... This article provides practical tips to those who struggle with finding their voice and/or have fallen into a self-silencing pattern. Read on for more.

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What to do when anger takes over

Anger control can be really difficult but anger is a learned unhelpful behaviour which can be controlled, which means that it can be unlearned too. This edition of That’s BS newsletter is going to be really useful if you ever find yourself reacting angrily to situations, whatever they may be, leaving you feeling really crap about how you've handled that and wondering why that just keeps happening without a clue on how to stop it. Read on for more.

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How to make big decisions 101

Do big decisions scare the sh1t out of you? We’re talking that one BIG decision, the one burning a hole in your mind… looming… the one you’re not making [whatever your reason is] when you know in your core that you should. And that if you don’t, you’ll keep thinking about it feeling incomplete and unfulfilled. This edition of That’s BS newsletter gives step-by-step strategies on how to make big decisions in your life. Read on for more.

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Their opinion doesn’t define you, here’s why

We say opinions are like assholes… everyone has one but they think each others stink. Well, what to do when it’s far too common for people to give their unsolicited opinion and when it affects your ability to make choices or live the life you really want to live because you care too much about others’ opinion? This edition of That’s BS newsletter gives strategies to help you block out the external noise, care less about others’ opinions and go on with what you are meant to be or do. Read on for more.

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My rationale for my irrational thinking

We all have irrational thoughts that creep into our mind at the worst possible time but what happens if you think your irrational thoughts are actually serving a real purpose and are based on solid foundations? AKA what I call rationalising irrational thinking. This edition of That’s BS newsletter explains why irrational thoughts are complete BS and how to discern a regular thought from an irrational one. Then what to do about them. Read on for more.

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Is finding the time for what matters a struggle?

Understanding the principles of time management through a course or a book is useful but if you ask me, you would be wasting your money and your time (!) because the true synonym of time management is… wait for it… PRIORITIES! And that starts with you and the type of strategy applied to what you have going on. It’s about clarity, schedule and commitment. Read on for more.

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Playing the victim card is BS!

Certain behaviour patterns are associated with the ‘victim mentality’. The professional victim has a strong tendency to negativity at signs of any friction and challenge in their life. Self-sabotage is a huge ongoing habit. Sadly, playing the victim card is often just driven by a need for validation or sympathy.

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Procrastination: I can’t even think about that right now

Procrastination has a cost and it’s not what you think it is - it’s you! When is it ever the right time to take massive action? Do you have "this will never work" objections running wild in your head? If you haven’t heard of the term "limiting beliefs" that’s exactly what those objections are and they are not your friend, they are holding you back. Read on to understand what to do about them.

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