Blogs And Musings

This is for the women who are in the messy middle again. And you know it’s not such a bad place, it just feels like you are standing at another crossroads. Something deep… Read more: What Is The Messy Middle, And Why Are You Here

Do you think we live in a culture with completion instead of being beautifully unfinished? You know those before and after photos, success stories with neat endings and transformation tales that tie up with spiritual bows. I wonder if this feeds into the message that we need to have it all figured out before we're worthy of being heard.

It's messy in the middle. Gloriously, uncomfortably, necessarily messy. I’d like to say that I wouldn’t have it any other way, and yeah, of course, I wouldn’t be who I am if it wasn’t for the gifts and challenges and the mess. But there are some messy bits I am sure we could all do without.

Do you ever feel as though you’re waiting for life to begin? As if you’re caught in an endless loop—stuck between not knowing what you want and almost knowing, but never quite stepping… Read more: Are You Stuck in a Loop, Waiting for Life to Begin? Start A Passion Project

So, we’ve said, a hybrid memoir combines the emotional power of personal narrative with the practical guidance of self-help. Think of it as: Your story (the memoir part) — the lived experience, the journey, the transformation you went through. Your wisdom (the self-help part) — the lessons, frameworks, and tools you discovered along the way. Their transformation (the result) — readers see themselves in your story AND walk away with actionable guidance.

You have this incredible story burning inside you - maybe it's your memoir, a business book, or wisdom you desperately want to share. But every time you sit down to begin, your mind spirals: Where do I even start? How do I organise years of experiences? What if no one wants to read this? The blank page stares back, and you close your laptop, promising yourself you'll start tomorrow.

How Purpose Evolves Through Life's Transformations. My journey and experiences have taught me that purpose evolves through six distinct stages. Each one guides us from darkness into clarity, from feeling lost to feeling aligned with what truly ignites our souls.

There's a particular kind of courage required to write about trauma. Not just the initial courage to face what happened, but the sustained courage to transform those experiences into words that might help others.

Affirmations For Every Day Affirmations are positive statements or phrases you can repeat to yourself to change your thoughts and behaviours. These statements can be about any aspect of one’s life, such as… Read more: How To Work With Affirmations For Every Day Growth

Mojo is such a great word. We associate it today with confidence, charisma, and life force. Just saying it conjures up an image—you can almost see someone who has lost theirs, shoulders slumped,… Read more: What Happens When You Lose Your Mojo?

How do you feel about the midlife crisis or midlife chaos and the stereotypical male and female depictions? Stereotypes flatten the depth and complexity of the midlife experience. Midlife can be a time… Read more: Stop Midlife Chaos Becoming A Midlife Crisis #1

The first in a series on memoir writing for women ready to tell their deliciously real and messy stories I am sure many of us feel exhausted from editing ourselves into being acceptable.… Read more: Memoir: Why Your Messy, Unfiltered Truth Matters