Shifting the gentle and not so gentle nudges we receive
“Success is never final, failure is never fatal, it’s courage that counts.”
We all have those things quietly whispering in the background if we listen closely. Sometimes, it's a gentle tap on the shoulder, just enough to remind you it’s there. Every so often, it becomes more insistent, nudging you when you’d rather not notice. Perhaps you've learned to push these thoughts into the background, but you're growing weary of their inevitable return, when they loudly demand your attention. I You might have a few of these silent to-do’s, but one of them is likely weighing heavier than the rest. If you addressed this one thing, it could make everything else feel much lighter and easier to manage.
So, let me ask: if we were sitting down and you trusted me enough to share, what is the one thing that, if you handled it, would help you sleep more peacefully at night and move more lightly through your days?
Silent To-Do Lists: Unseen Burdens
These unspoken to-do lists are exhausting. No matter how skilled we are at ignoring, minimizing, or justifying them, they don’t just disappear. Instead, the discomfort grows, compounding like interest. But what if you could face it head-on? Let me help you face this ‘bull by the horns’ and create a plan to shrink that personal ‘elephant in the room.’ By confronting it, you'll open up more space - physically and emotionally - for joy.
Swedish Death Cleaning: A Lighter Approach to Life
Many of you may have heard of Swedish Death Cleaning, but it’s not as grim as it sounds. At its core, it’s about creating more space to enjoy your time while easing the burden on those you leave behind. In my work, this means helping you simplify your life so you can feel lighter and focus on what truly matters.
5 Steps to Wrestle the Beast and Set Yourself Free
Name it Be super specific. What’s the one thing that’s been gnawing at you?
List the Consequences – What happens if you don’t address it?
Share this with someone safe, someone who will be kind yet truthful.
Set a Deadline – Pick a firm date by which this must be dealt with. Work Backwards –
List all the steps you can think of to get it done. This doesn’t need to be perfect or complete—a messy brainstorming session will do.
Start Small – If it’s straightforward, break the tasks into small, actionable steps, pop them in your calendar, and start. If it’s more complicated, choose one easy step to start dismantling the roadblock.
Organise and Prioritise
Once you’ve got your steps down, try grouping them into categories:
Short, medium, and long-term High or low priority
Within each group, ask yourself: What additional information do I need?
Who should I speak to?
What support do I need?
Then, schedule your next small step and set a review date to reflect on your progress. Tools like bullet journaling, or apps like TickTick and Notion, can help you track and map out your tasks.
Keep Moving Forward
Set calendar reminders to review your progress every so often. Take five minutes to see where you’re at—make any adjustments, reset where needed, and continue forward. Each time you review, think about the new insights you’ve gained and whether you need to tweak your approach. Remember, we all get stuck sometimes. What matters most isn’t how many times you trip up, but how often you get back up and keep moving forward. One small step at a time.