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The inner troll and how to deal with it.

The inner troll and how to deal with it.

by Rachael Roberts | Nov 30, 2021 | Anxiety, Business, Confidence, Inner Troll, Negativity, procrastination

You know how sometimes it feels that your mind is full of contradictory thoughts? (Not just me I hope). Part of you wants to go to the gym, and part wants to stay in bed. Part of you is furious with your partner, and part of you recognises that they’re just having a...
Stop comparing yourself to others.

Stop comparing yourself to others.

by Rachael Roberts | Oct 26, 2021 | Anxiety, Business, Confidence, Inner Troll

Three monks sat by a lake, deep in meditation. One stood up and said, “I’ve forgotten my mat.” Stepping on to the waters before him, he walked across the water to the other side, and went into their small hut. When he came back, the second monk said, “I just...
Why we often struggle with self-compassion

Why we often struggle with self-compassion

by Rachael Roberts | Feb 16, 2021 | Anxiety, Emotions, Happiness, Inner Troll, Stress

Put simply, self-compassion is about liking yourself and treating yourself as well as you would treat a good friend, rather than talking to yourself and pushing yourself in a way you wouldn’t dream of doing to anyone else. It sounds kind of obvious, and yet many of us...
Inner trolls and outer trolls

Inner trolls and outer trolls

by Rachael Roberts | Jul 28, 2020 | Inner Troll, Negativity, stressed day

The inner troll is that nasty voice in your head that criticises you, whispers that other people will be judging you, and encourages you to give up on your good intentions. We all have one, though some people’s are nastier and louder than others. I’ve written...
What can I give myself right now?

What can I give myself right now?

by Rachael Roberts | Jul 21, 2020 | Burnout, Personal Development, Saying no, Stress

We all know that being kind and generous to others makes us feel good. But how often are we similarly giving and nurturing to ourselves? More often than not we treat ourselves in a way we would never dream of doing to anyone else. When I ask, ‘What can I give myself...
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