Tag: makingchanges
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Settling in
When you start a run aiming to keep a target pace, it’s really hard to hit that pace in the first minute or so. It’s really easy to go a little bit too fast, or a bit too slow. Your pace jumps all over the place because you’ve just started. As you get further into…
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Turning 50
I recently turned 50 which feels like an important milestone to celebrate. Somewhat unconventionally, I started my day with work – an early morning personal training session with a client. I did take a bit of time off later to celebrate, but starting the day that way felt right. How better to start my sixth…
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Responsibility and partnership
One of the big differences between life/work coaching and personal training is how much subject-specific expertise the practitioner needs. As a coach there’s a huge emphasis on asking questions but leaving the decisions on what to do firmly in the client’s hands. This partly reflects the fact that in most cases the client will know…
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Much more
I love walking out from the gym through the cafe at Fareham Leisure Centre. Most times of the day there’s a real buzz to the place. There’s often a toddler or two dashing around, still damp-haired from the splash pad or bouncing with excitement from soft play. Plus lots of parents enjoying a quiet coffee…
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Time to listen, time to think
I found this article interesting https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/31/the-one-change-that-worked-stopped-listening-to-podcasts-creativity – the author found that constantly listening to podcasts was getting in the way of thinking. I certainly listen to podcasts and audiobooks a lot and it made me think about how I use them. I find they’re very useful getting through housework where plenty of distraction is vital!…
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Helpful boundaries
I used to stay late at the office in the evening. I felt I was getting more done and that without staying late I’d not get the job done. I could tell I was getting tired in the evening but assumed I was still being productive. Then I had my son, and when I came…
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Giving yourself grace
Reflecting on my earlier post about reminders, there was one important angle I ran out of space to cover. That’s the importance of giving yourself the option to turn off the reminder when it’s not right for you. As I’ve mentioned, I am trying to establish a daily yoga practice to help me relax, sleep…
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Junk reminders
It’s incredibly easy to set a reminder – our phones bristle with notifications, alarms and task management apps. They can be really powerful when you first start a habit, making the change seem easy. A well planned set of reminders helps you relax knowing that you’ll be prompted to do something in good time. It’s…
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Not manifesting, making it happen
I’ve always been sceptical of the industry that has grown up around the idea of manifesting your dream life. But my experiences over the last few weeks do point to the nugget of truth at the core of it: Knowing what you want makes you act in a way that helps you get what you…
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A new chapter
Today marks a significant step on my journey. I’ve left a role which was secure and comfortable but deeply frustrating and demoralising. And today I’m starting to follow my dreams by taking up a new job as a personal trainer. There are mixed emotions to be sure. It’s unnerving to be going from being experienced,…
