As a Psych Grad I was really interested in what research can tell us about the human condition, ESPECIALLY what it can tell us about self improvement (shout out to my self help nerds/ recovering perfectionists!)

I stopped watching streaming services, Youtube and mindlessly scrolling social media. This is what happened.

Last month I shared a tirade against ‘consistency’ in the below Youtube video. I vowed to prioritise commitment to my goal (and the many forms that takes), rather than overly structuring what my input and output should look like. It went really well…

If you've been diagnosed with ADHD, or know someone who has, you might have found yourself asking, "Can ADHD be cured?" It's a question that pops up often, and the answer is complex, rooted in both science and personal experience.

A few weeks ago, I found a dead rat in my waste bin outside my house. This unsettling discovery got me thinking about task avoidance and ADHD, so.. in this article, I'll share insights and strategies for overcoming task avoidance.

Have you ever looked at a successful person and wondered if they are truly happy? After all, you can look successful on the outside, but still be miserable inside. This week I talked to Janine Aurichio, the ‘Joy Master’ about what being successful and miserable looks like, and how you can tap into your true life’s joy instead.

Do you struggle with an inner critic? The little voice in the back of your head that never seems to have anything good to say? Don’t worry, we all do. And in todays blog I talk with Helen about the inner critic, where it comes from, and what you can do to keep it on mute.

Where does cheating fall on your standards list? And can someone only cheat once? And what about money, or values, or lifestyle? How do all of these things come together, and create your standards for a relationship? Find out more in my latest episode.

Do you know what your dealbreakers are in a relationship? You know, those hard lines that make you think ‘I’m out of here’. Because while they might feel strange, everyone has at least one, and it’s one of the reasons we spend time seeking out a partner with the same life goals as us. In today’s episode, I talk all about dealbreakers, what they look like, and why understanding yours can be a really good thing!

Imagine combining someone with completely unrealistic expectations, someone who is highly critical, and someone who’ll do anything to avoid the negative emotion that failure brings. Then assign them a group leader who lives completely in the present, with no ability to anticipate future benefits, and make them work together to navigate through a maze which has no final destination.

We set goals based on unrealistic or undesirable self expectations, and then we wonder why we don’t stick to them. It’s time to try something different!

Sometimes the plan needs to change. Here’s a self coaching exercise to help you let go and become more accepting of the change.

Anxiety is often a gap between the reality and a ‘should’. Here’s how you can learn to accept the reality to free yourself from anxious feelings.

Some advice, and a practical exercise, to help you better manage your self-expectations before your inner critic defeats you.

Productivity self-help isn’t helping us to be more productive. Find out the secret to conquering burnout and create sustainable success for yourself.