The quiet patterns that decide before we do A message came in on a Tuesday afternoon, and before I had finished reading it I had already begun typing my reply. Yes. Of course. Happy to. The request was reasonable — a favour, a little extra work, nothing out of the ordinary. What caught me was… Continue reading Have You Ever Said Yes When You Meant No?
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Knowing Better Doesn’t Mean Getting It Right Every Time: The Gap Between Awareness and Action
Knowing what to do doesn't guarantee we'll do it. A reflection on the gap between awareness and action — and why growth may not be what we assume.
The Moment Before the Anger: Where the Boundary Was Needed All Along
We notice the anger because it's loud. The decisions that preceded it were almost silent. A reflection on capacity, the quiet yeses, and the boundary that was needed several decisions before the reaction ever arrived.
The 5 Patterns That Keep You Stuck (And How to Break Free)
You've done the therapy. Read the books. Tried the mindset work. You know what you need to do. You understand the concepts. You can even coach others through their challenges. But when it comes to your own patterns? You're still stuck. Not because you're not smart enough. Not because you're not trying hard enough. Because… Continue reading The 5 Patterns That Keep You Stuck (And How to Break Free)
