by Rachael Roberts | Nov 9, 2021 | Burnout, Overwhelm, Stress, stressed day
I’m not really a fan of the term work-life balance because who says that work isn’t a part of our life? It’s rarely that black and white. However, especially if we live with other people, there’s a reality that we can feel torn between doing our best with our work,...
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...
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...
by Rachael Roberts | Feb 2, 2021 | Anxiety, Negativity, Overwhelm, stressed day
If you find dealing with change and uncertainty difficult, you are not alone. That’s simply part of the human condition. Some people find this harder than others, but it generally isn’t that easy for any of us because change and uncertainty is potentially...
by Rachael Roberts | Jan 26, 2021 | Habits, MIndfulness, Mindfulness practice, Personal Development
Running a freelance teaching business is demanding – physically, mentally, and emotionally. You probably already know you “should” be looking after yourself and your business better. Maybe you’ve promised yourself you’ll finally sort out your website, get more...
