5 Truths About Fear & How to Deal With It

I am meeting a lot of people who feel afraid these days. No wonder, we live in unstable times. The economic crisis has rocked our boat and taken away some of the reliable anchors we used to trust.
In her book “Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway” Susan Jeffers reveals some excellent truths about fear [...]

When it all gets too much…STRESS and How to Get Rid of It !

Have you been following the principle “work before pleasure” or “business before play” and wondered why you always feel stressed ? The hard scientific truth is: these principles don’t work !

Let’s first have a look what stress actually is: You feel stressed when….

… you feel helpless
… you feel driven by others
… you don’t know how [...]

“It’s not about me !” or Taking Things Personal

Have you ever suffered from or felt hurt about comments which others, such as colleagues, family members or friends have passed about you ? Today I share a powerful secret with you ! None of these comments were actually about YOU ! Yes, I mean what I say. Here is why.
Most people are way [...]

The Importance of Living Your Passion

I can’t believe I haven’t written about this topic earlier. Passion is so important. When you live your passion you feel ALIVE. You are filled with energy, enthusiasm and joy every day. And as if that wasn’t enough yet, you will bless those around you because enthusiasm is like a fire that ignites the hearts [...]

Realizing your dream is a radical act

Years back when I took my training courses and exams in coaching I remember the trainer stressing the fact that fulfillment, that path of truly following what matters to you and who you want to be, is a radical act that brings you alive.
I have worked on this with numerous clients and this summer, [...]

Negative Emotions: Don’t let them get to you !

I want to share a simple technique with you on how to deal with some emotions you rather wish you did not have. The technique is called “witness”.
Instead of feeling the full impact of your emotions, become your own witness for one day and observe your actions as if you stood next to your [...]

How to lower the impact of negative emotions

Anger, guilt, envy, jealousy are just some of those emotions often referred to as destructive emotions. They are definitely not pleasant emotions and most people are trying to avoid them (”I certainly don’t know anyone who is striving to have them”). Some authors like Daniel Goldman classify them as destructive and define them as “being [...]

How to worry and be (un)happy

Do you worry a lot ? Do you lose sleep over things that might (not) happen tomorrow ? Does your brain constantly focus on what could go wrong and then worry about it, not giving you a rest ? You will be happy to know that you are not alone. In fact, worrying is more [...]

How Stillness can save you from Burn-Out !

I have a very busy life. I have a full time job, coaching clients who I am passionate about, I write, I research, I exercise hard, am constantly attending courses and seminars as well as spending time with friends and family in my spare time. My life is usually a fantastic journey of fun, and [...]

Envy and how to deal with it

Have you ever felt envy, anger and jealousy overtake you when someone else is seen to be more successful ? I had this feeling today. A friend, who also happens to be a colleague, closed a fantastic deal which made the company a lot of money, really helped out his client and earned him praise [...]