In my own life one of the important realizations was that balance is possible and it was mine if I wanted it. What followed was a fair amount of self-reflection, openness, and honesty with myself. Setting aside time to explore my definition of balance, by questioning what was missing and what I was already doing successfully, was time well spent. Since then, I have a good grasp on the various elements of day-to-day life. For me personally knowing my heart and mind are working together is what keeps me balanced. The sense of calm, of being grounded and clearheaded, motivates me to keep my life in balance.

While self-esteem is an indication of how you see your value and worth, it can affect relationships, career, motivation, behaviour, and wellbeing. In short, self-esteem can significantly increase or decrease the overall quality of your life.

I used to objectify myself. I used to reject my own beauty. I was formed to think my body was supposed to be perfect (whatever this means now) and until it isn’t, I shall not see any beauty in it....

This poem is about the true beauty we all possess. About the truth of who we are- caring divine multidimensional beings dwelling in these magnificent magic-making bodies. We are no body parts, no body shapes, no body types, sizes, nor colours.

Change is always on the horizon. Big or small, significant or not, a choice we make or a circumstance we have to accept. In this increasingly complex and interconnected world though, the pace of change is rapidly increasing, making many of us feel like we can't catch a breath. Instead, many of us are dealing with multiple work/life changes at the same time, increasing our exposure to prolonged stress.

The main reason metaphors are so powerful is because our brain loves images. Research has shown that the brain processes images 60,000 times faster than text!

That’s why we have the saying “an image is worth a thousand words”. Or why writers abide by the golden rule “show, don’t tell”. Or why over 80% of marketing communication is visual these days.

In diesem Beitrag teile ich mit euch meine Erfahrungen als Frau mit ADHS und räume mit einigen Vorurteilen auf, die mir auf meinem eigenen Weg begegnet sind. Ich hoffe, dass ich damit einen kleinen Beitrag dazu leisten kann, dass sich andere mit ihrem Weg nicht so alleine fühlen. Mir ist es wichtig, die Erlebniswelt von Erwachsenen mit ADHS sichtbar zu machen. Denn wir sind keine Diagnosekriterien, sondern Menschen, die ihre Welt durch ihre ganz individuelle Brille der Neurodivergenz erleben. Hier also einige Beispiele, die mir selbst und vielen anderen in der ADHS-Community aufgetaucht sind.

But when last did you take a few weeks to be completely present for you? Be honest with yourself. How often do you check in on your e-mails during your holiday? How often do you check your social media? How often do you chat to your work colleagues on your WhatsApp regarding “urgent matters” that in actual fact almost always can be solved without you? Ultimately, you cannot be present and focus on taking a break if your mind is everywhere except the current moment.

This post is just to invite us all to acknowledge and remind ourselves of an undeniable truth: our surroundings, the places and spaces in which we live and operate - from macro (e.g., our country, region, city, natural environment) to meso (e.g., our neighbourhood, home, office) to micro (e.g., our desk, drawer, bedside table) -, and the way we inhabit them and interact with them, play a significant role in our life experience. In return, this can affect each and every other aspect of our life.

So let’s spend a little time playing with the concept of Environment.

The point of this blog is to encourage a shift in your perspective. Almost always it is in your power to find opportunities in every situation. You always have a choice.

Let’s face it, at some point or another, we have all been hesitant to chase our dreams. Often the fear of failure is what makes achieving your dreams seem impossible.

Now, the question is: What can you do to manage the fear?

My daughter is 2 years old and very fond of elephants. 
Her piccolo fante is a tiny grey elephant that has been a favourite in her stable of fluffy friends and is often with her. This must be why my attention is so tuned into elephants around me, not just at home on the floor. I came across a number of elephant idioms and stories over the past two weeks and, I must admit, they brought so much pachydermal insight that I decided to share and celebrate them all as prompts for reflection.

As a Psychologist I often have many of my clients mentioning in our sessions, how much they miss someone or something from their past. Which often makes me wonder why can’t we think of the past pain free?

As I tell my clients "Do not attempt to solve problems until they are on the table." That does not mean that planning is not necessary but as we know reality can offer a completely different story on the day. It is all about how we react (emotionally) when something happens. When something triggers our emotions. Easier said than done.

What if you slow down and realize that the world around you is smiling at you? What if you hold the door for somebody instead of running everywhere? What if you tell your manager you have stress, and this is causing you health issues?

If you are considering seeing a coach or a therapist and are unsure which to choose, this 3-minute read by Lydia Mastori will provide you with some clarity.

Feeling overwhelmed can have many different causes, such as work responsibilities, health concerns or relationship issues, to name just a few. Dealing with your feeling of overwhelm should always start with identifying the cause. However, there are two underlying causes that often play a major role: A lack of boundaries and/or a lack of priorities. Let's examine them closer.

Wenn du etwas verändern, deine Ziele erreichen und das machen willst, was dir guttut, brauchst du Energie und innere Stärke. Und die kommen nur, wenn du auf dich schaust. Du weisst das, aber irgendwie kommt immer was dazwischen? Der alltägliche Stress, die Erwartungen anderer. I feel you – und viele andere auch! Darum: lasse uns nochmals einen Anlauf nehmen und einen Schritt in Richtung Selbstermächtigung tun!

We are all unique, especially when it comes to coaching. When choosing a coach, it is extremely important to find the right fit as it can greatly impact your progress during and after the sessions.

We rarely think of our work, our attitude towards life or towards others and ourselves, as being a possible cause for illness. Over the course of many years, I have come to realize that health has another, more hidden aspect: it is connected to us living our true potential as human beings, based on who we are.

Our potential is rather like a muscle: if we don't use it, it shrivels and its energy goes stale. This affects our mental and physical health, leading to anxiety, lack of energy and motivation, but also to more serious diseases.