Why Is It So Hard to Ask for Help?
Why is it so hard to ask for help, even when we know we need it? Most people know when they’re struggling. The difficult part is often what happens next. For some, reaching out feels natural. They talk to a friend, ask for support, or share what they’re going through. For others, the instinct is […]
When You Feel Guilty for Struggling
“I know people have it a lot worse than I do.” “I feel silly even talking about this.” “I shouldn’t really complain.” When you feel guilty for struggling, these are often the thoughts that come first. Alongside the stress, sadness, anxiety, or overwhelm, there can also be guilt. Guilt for finding things hard. Guilt for […]
Why Do I Lose Motivation So Quickly?
Why do I lose motivation so quickly? It often starts with the best intentions. Maybe it’s exercising regularly, eating differently, writing a book, starting a business, learning a new skill, or finally getting organised. At first, it feels exciting. Then something changes, and before long, the goal is sitting quietly in the background alongside all […]
Why Am I So Hard on Myself?
Why am I so hard on myself? Some people might wonder if being hard on yourself is really a problem. After all, isn’t it what keeps us motivated? Doesn’t it help us achieve more? For many of us, particularly those who grew up in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, we were taught that success came […]
Could My Beliefs Be Holding Me Back?
Could my beliefs be holding me back? It’s a question worth asking if you’ve ever wondered whether the biggest thing standing in your way isn’t your circumstances, but what you believe about yourself. Not the things you consciously tell yourself. The deeper beliefs. The ones that sit quietly in the background, shaping your decisions without […]
Why Is It So Hard To Notice How Far I Have Come?
Why is it so hard to notice how far I have come? It’s a question many people quietly ask themselves, often without even realising it. Have you ever worked hard towards something, reached it, and then almost immediately moved your attention to the next thing? Perhaps you finished a project, got through a difficult period, […]
Why Life Transitions Feel So Overwhelming
Life transitions are often described as exciting new beginnings. A new job. A new relationship. Moving house. Starting university. Becoming a parent. Retiring. Receiving a long-awaited diagnosis. Turning the page and beginning something new. People often congratulate us when these things happen, and they genuinely mean well. They tell us how exciting it all is, […]