Category: Challenging the social norms

Words Of A Bully

Things are not always what they seem, and were people act out of character or in exaggerated gestures, there is usually a reason.
Why do bullies bully – usually for power, but is there something else behind these behaviours?

Sweet Dreams

Sweet dreams are made of this was a line from the Eurythmics song “Sweet Dreams”, a song all about meaning and contentment, and looking for that inner peace.
Todays post looks at how can you achieve that piece if you are haunted by the Past

Do not underestimate the quiet man

Speak when spoken to was the words used by my parents when in company of me as a child; which did 2 things;
1) Touch me the value of listening and hearing
2) Knowing that not everything that is spoken is key to a conversation

So I ask you to ponder do you speak too much and listen less; or hear all and speak only when necessary to do so

How Are You

How Are You ? It’s a simple question but it can lead to a conversation or just to a short sharp shrift and curt response such as……FINE! I’ve got a confession to make (sponsored by Kleenex) – I wasn’t happy at school. My school housemaster would ask me on a regular basis how I was.… Continue reading How Are You

Suitcases

So is bullying really worth it? Below are just some of the ‘suitcases’ as I think of them — the means and tactics that were part of my experience of getting over bullying, moving on from the experience and processing it. It is not an exhaustive list and doesn’t include depression, meltdowns etc! We all… Continue reading Suitcases

Feeling empowered

Today, we are where we are, due to the decisions and actions that we previously made have led us to. This means that you have “managed” to get to where you are 🙂 Maybe it still doesn’t sound like a very inspiring message, but give me a few more minutes, following this logic. The crux… Continue reading Feeling empowered

Good Manners

The word ‘rapport’ is used to describe harmonious relationships with others. There is a rapport when we feel close and understand the ideas and feelings of others. As such we communicate well with others when we have trust in the other person or persons. Some people believe that rapport develops over time and is fragile… Continue reading Good Manners

I’m angry ….

I’m so angry at the moment, that I don’t even know where to start The death of Sarah Everard is not a TERF war. Its not an alienation tactic. Its not a political stance. Its not you v them. Its not raising the profile or a PR stunt by high profile people.  Reading and looking… Continue reading I’m angry ….

Values

“Values aren’t buses… They’re not supposed to get you anywhere. They’re supposed to define who you are.” ― Jennifer Crusie Hello everybody! How are you? In this second blog about coaching I would like to talk about values, more specifically personal values. Our values ​​define our essence. They are core to who we are as… Continue reading Values