Portal to Change

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Do less...

2022-09-1607:37

If you’re even a little bit like me - in other words a very determined individual - you’re no stranger to taking on too much, trying to please everyone, and feeling the need to prove yourself in some way. And if so, you’ve also experienced your fair share of crashes when burnout hits and you are physically, mentally and emotionally incapable of continuing on in the way you were. For life coaching, free anxiety support or more free content like this, please visit www.portaltochange.com Get the FREE guide "Start winning the worry war - 7 ways in 7 days” when you subscribe to the Portal to Change e-mail list.

If meeting new people makes you anxious, try this…

2021-09-1706:09

“Don’t talk to strangers!” For some of us, this grim warning given by so many grown-ups during our childhood years seems to have gotten itself lodged firmly in our adult brains. But have you ever asked yourself what exactly you’re afraid of? For life coaching, free anxiety support or more free content like this, please visit www.portaltochange.com Get the FREE guide "Start winning the worry war - 7 ways in 7 days” when you subscribe to the Portal to Change e-mail list.

What doesn’t kill you does not necessarily make you stronger

2021-09-0703:58

“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” – We’re all so used to this cliché floating around in song lyrics, conversations with well-meaning sympathisers and echoing in our own heads as we try not to drown in the tsunami-ridden waters of life. But have you ever questioned the truth of the statement? Does adversity really make us stronger? I personally don’t believe it does, and I’ll tell you why… For life coaching, free anxiety support or more free content like this, please visit www.portaltochange.com Get the FREE guide "Start winning the worry war - 7 ways in 7 days” when you subscribe to the Portal to Change e-mail list.

What fills you?

2021-08-2907:35

We all need different types of “filling” at different times, and learning to be mindful of that is a huge step towards a more balanced existence. For life coaching, free anxiety support or more free content like this, please visit www.portaltochange.com Get the FREE guide "Start winning the worry war - 7 ways in 7 days” when you subscribe to the Portal to Change e-mail list.

Bite-sized bit – When last did you really STOP and ENJOY your tea or coffee?

2021-08-1402:48

Grant yourself some mindful minutes every day to stop and really enjoy something – whether that’s tea, coffee or just the miracle of being alive. For life coaching, free anxiety support or more free content like this, please visit www.portaltochange.com Get the FREE guide "Start winning the worry war - 7 ways in 7 days” when you subscribe to the Portal to Change e-mail list.

How to right a relationship when something is bugging you

2021-08-0908:39

One of the biggest causes of tension in relationships is when we tolerate something the other person does that bothers us. We might quietly stew for a while or we might have a really low boiling point – but sooner or later, we either explode or implode. For life coaching, free anxiety support or more free content like this, please visit www.portaltochange.com Get the FREE guide "Start winning the worry war - 7 ways in 7 days” when you subscribe to the Portal to Change e-mail list.

Don’t forget to have some FUN

2021-07-3003:44

Considering current events and the fact that 2021 didn’t come flitting in like your fairy godmother to magic away all the problems you’re facing right now, it’s probably safe to say that you’re lacking some fun in your life. For life coaching, free anxiety support or more free content like this, please visit www.portaltochange.com Get the FREE guide "Start winning the worry war - 7 ways in 7 days” when you subscribe to the Portal to Change e-mail list.

“Rebranding” – A trick to get you back on track

2021-07-2407:31

“Rebranding” is simply choosing better wording for a goal, challenge or situation. This helps you see things from a completely new perspective that better serves you and empowers you to take action. For life coaching, free anxiety support or more free content like this, please visit www.portaltochange.com Get the FREE guide "Start winning the worry war - 7 ways in 7 days” when you subscribe to the Portal to Change e-mail list.

What would life be like if you were your own biggest supporter?

2021-07-1403:49

What would life be like, if, instead of hoping for support and approval from others, you gave YOURSELF everything you are longing for? For life coaching, free anxiety support or more free content like this, please visit www.portaltochange.com Get the FREE guide "Start winning the worry war - 7 ways in 7 days” when you subscribe to the Portal to Change e-mail list.

Unexpected little upsides

2021-07-0904:13

Not all BAD things are ALL bad. Do your best to find the unexpected little upsides when things don’t quite go your way. For life coaching, free anxiety support or more free content like this, please visit www.portaltochange.com Get the FREE guide "Start winning the worry war - 7 ways in 7 days” when you subscribe to the Portal to Change e-mail list.

How can you better define success?

2021-07-0403:11

Most of us have a strong desire to be successful in life. We see success as a mountain to be conquered, a dragon to be slain, a destination to be reached – in other words, a single point in time which will define who we are. For life coaching, free anxiety support or more free content like this, please visit www.portaltochange.com Get the FREE guide "Start winning the worry war - 7 ways in 7 days” when you subscribe to the Portal to Change e-mail list.

Why you should take the time to celebrate

2021-06-2704:15

Conquering your mountains seems to be all about the climb, but if you never take the time to pause and celebrate how far you’ve come, how will you ever enjoy the view? For life coaching, free anxiety support or more free content like this, please visit www.portaltochange.com Get the FREE guide "Start winning the worry war - 7 ways in 7 days” when you subscribe to the Portal to Change e-mail list.

Starting something new is like building a puzzle

2021-06-1603:36

Next time you want to start something new but feel “stuck” in that fearful, frustrated state of mind we all know so well, give these puzzle-building tactics a try... For life coaching, free anxiety support or more free content like this, please visit www.portaltochange.com Get the FREE guide "Start winning the worry war - 7 ways in 7 days” when you subscribe to the Portal to Change e-mail list.

What is your intention for today?

2021-06-1004:58

Setting an intention for the day helps you realise that even when circumstances aren’t the best, and people let you down, you still have control over your own thoughts and actions. For life coaching, free anxiety support or more free content like this, please visit www.portaltochange.com Get the FREE guide "Start winning the worry war - 7 ways in 7 days” when you subscribe to the Portal to Change e-mail list.

When you aren’t ready or able to let the darkness go, find some light to lighten your load

2021-06-0102:39

Reflecting on this past year may bring up painful memories for you. Some might feel fresh and raw and others more like a dull but persistent ache. It’s okay to remember and it’s okay to have those feelings. For life coaching, free anxiety support or more free content like this, please visit www.portaltochange.com Get the FREE guide "Start winning the worry war - 7 ways in 7 days” when you subscribe to the Portal to Change e-mail list.

10 Things a tarantula taught me

2021-05-2118:32

Until recently I would have never considered myself a brave person. To me, bravery meant being fearless, and I was definitely the polar opposite of fearless. But as I learned to think about and approach my fears differently, I started to feel ready to face one of the big ones… many-eyed wriggly things with eight legs. The opportunity presented itself to squash (figuratively – no spiders were harmed that day) my fear on an animal sanctuary tour early last year. To the immense surprise of everyone who knows me (not to mention my own surprise) I held big, scary, hairy tarantula! These are the lessons she taught me… For life coaching, free anxiety support or more free content like this, please visit www.portaltochange.com. Get the FREE guide "Start winning the worry war - 7 ways in 7 days” when you subscribe to the Portal to Change e-mail list.

Scheduling for stress vs success

2021-05-0403:54

You can choose to get off your hamster wheel or treadmill or whatever other device of torture you have created for yourself – all it takes is a clear direction and a bit of smarter scheduling. For life coaching, free anxiety support or more free content like this, please visit www.portaltochange.com. Get the FREE guide "Start winning the worry war - 7 ways in 7 days” when you subscribe to the Portal to Change e-mail list.

Why our greatest gifts need warning labels

2021-04-2904:32

Our greatest gifts can have a dark side if we don’t use them mindfully and stay within the boundaries we have set. For life coaching, free anxiety support or more free content like this, please visit www.portaltochange.com. Get the FREE guide "Start winning the worry war - 7 ways in 7 days” when you subscribe to the Portal to Change e-mail list.

When you or someone else is struggling, ASK...

2021-04-2503:11

Why do most of us find it so difficult to reach out for help when we’re struggling? What if instead of hoping that others might instinctively know what we need when we reach out, we ASK for something specific? For life coaching, free anxiety support or more free content like this, please visit www.portaltochange.com. Get the FREE guide "Start winning the worry war - 7 ways in 7 days” when you subscribe to the Portal to Change e-mail list.

If sunflowers could speak, this is what they would say…

2021-04-1505:37

Sunflowers are incredible to look at and to touch, but what if they could speak? I think they would have some really wonderful life advice to impart… For life coaching, free anxiety support or more free content like this, please visit www.portaltochange.com. Get the FREE guide "Start winning the worry war - 7 ways in 7 days” when you subscribe to the Portal to Change e-mail list.

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