My Top 6 Self-Care Summer Reads
Given the current pandemic which, despite some restrictions being lifted, still isn’t over, now is a crucial time to indulge in some (or lots of!) self-care.
Barefoot Coaches' Channel
Read our blogs from Barefoot Coaching-certified coaches as they explore the lessons they have learned (and teach to their clients). From relationships to careers, to life goals and mental wellness, find their wisdom below.
10 WAYS TO MOTIVATE YOUR PEOPLE TO EXCEED
Motivating your team is high on the agendas of most managers and leaders.
The bad news is, it’s not something we can give to people. The good news is we can create, nurture and continually reinforce the environments that support each individual in achieving their own. Here’s how…
8 Reasons to Start Journaling Today
I always recommend journaling as one of the simplest yet most powerful techniques I know.
It’s great for releasing stress, expressing emotions, getting clarity, understanding yourself better….
In this article I explain why it is a must and some ideas on how to get started!
Tips to Follow Your Purpose and Stay Confident in Your Career Path
Do you have the feeling that you need a change in your career? Or that you don’t want to go back to what you were doing before lock-down? I’ve heard many people saying that they don’t want to go back to the office. Or that they’ve realised that they weren’t happy in their job. Many […]
How’s Your Sense Of Humour?
An elderly gentleman, on his way home from his local shops, sees a group of people queueing outside a bakery. The shop is small, and a staff member is controlling the number of people entering.
How to reframe counterproductive thinking
We all have bad days. Here is a tip to help you reframe your thinking into something more useful.
Simple and Effective Ways to Deal with Stress
Stress is one of the worst enemies of our health and well-being. It is a stressor that activates our flight or fight response. We are not designed to be in this state for long periods of times, it is a mechanism for survival. If you were chased by a lion, your brain would determine whether […]
Weren’t we lonely before lock-down too?
loneliness and social inequity existed long before covid, now is a time to change things.
Take seven steps towards a brighter future
As the national lockdown lifts, it is only natural to experience mixed feelings of apprehension as well as relief. This article suggests seven practical steps that you can take which will help you thrive now, and plan for a better future.
5 Self-Coaching Questions for Uncertain Times
One of the biggest advantages of training to be a coach has been the ability to turn these skills on to myself, and show others how to do the same.
