(And when is it actually more harmful than good?) When I think of my comfort zone, I think of a nice cup of tea, a cosy blanket and my dog snuggled up beside me. This is my place of relaxation and calm. I love retreating to the sofa after a busy day to unwind. ItContinue reading “Is it OK to stay in my comfort zone?”
Author Archives: AbiJane
Are you unhappy at work?
Here are the 7 most common reasons people are unhappy at work and how can this affect performance, satisfaction and wellbeing. I have been a career coach for nearly 20 years and worked with hundreds of people who have approached me because they felt unhappy at work and wanted to make changes. I thought itContinue reading “Are you unhappy at work?”
How to Make a Midlife Career Change
Is it possible to change career in your midlife? Most definitely! And it’s far more common than you think with many people opting to retrain, take a career break and use transferable skills to completely change direction. “Whether you think you can, or think you can’t, you are probably right. Henry Ford What do myContinue reading “How to Make a Midlife Career Change”
How to get the job you want
Whether you are wanting to change direction, gain promotion or get your first job, by following my top tips on how to get the job you want, you can get closer to your dream role. There is nothing better than hearing from one of my clients to say they have landed the job they reallyContinue reading “How to get the job you want”
Living happier – how can we experience more joy in our daily lives
Welcome to January! Here are six simple steps you can take to live happier and find the joy in your life this year…starting now. 4. Make plans for the future. It helps us to have some things to look forward to. They don’t have to be expensive holidays or elaborate plans. Just a call arrangedContinue reading “Living happier – how can we experience more joy in our daily lives”
Christmas and Mental Health
How does Christmas affect our mental health? Read on to find out more and gain tips on how to cope with stress over the Christmas period with some suggestions for supporting others. This is a time of year which often puts extra pressure on us. Christmas can affect our mental health in lots of differentContinue reading “Christmas and Mental Health”
How to life coach yourself
Check out this latest post and discover my top tips on how to life coach yourself into action and boost your motivation levels. (Especially important in the busy run up to Christmas for many of us!) “The only difference between success and failure is the ability to take action.” A.G Bell It is totally possibleContinue reading “How to life coach yourself”
How to Check in with Yourself
Check in with yourself using six prompts to assess your physical and mental wellbeing. This easy, quick way to gain perspective in a busy time takes only 10 minutes. Why? It’s very easy to ignore physical signs of stress when we are rushing about. A headache, stomach upset, niggling neck pains for example, can allContinue reading “How to Check in with Yourself”
6 Ways to Boost your Energy Levels
Now that we have moved into Autumn, we may feel a dip in our motivation. As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, how can we boost our energy levels? Here are 6 simple tips I’ve put together which could help! Go outdoors! Exposing yourself to the sun’s rays is one of the best waysContinue reading “6 Ways to Boost your Energy Levels”
What is the purpose of a life coach?
If you’ve wondered about hiring a life coach but feel a little unsure as to what the purpose of a personal coach is, or how it can benefit you – have a read through my latest post to learn more! What is the purpose of a life coach? According to the website verywellmind life coaches “aidContinue reading “What is the purpose of a life coach?”