This weekend just gone, I decided to take a walk before I got stuck into my to-do list. As I was walking, I focused on being mindful of my senses – what could I see, hear, feel, smell and taste. This might not seem like a big deal. I mean, a lot of people go for walks regularly… Continue reading The path least trodden…..
We all have a mobile phone, right? And from time to time (most days in fact), they need charging up because their battery runs low. Sometimes, we charge them over night whilst we are sleeping and sometimes we charge them on the go, often just topping them up enough to get us through the day. It is… Continue reading That will do……or will it?
I recently had a road trip experience which inspired the thought of whether it is better to have a satnav or a road map and what is the difference? Furthermore, it got me asking myself - is it the journey or the destination that counts? Let me set the scene for you. I was going away for… Continue reading How to get to where you want to go!
So, my mission is to make Burn Bright the norm right? It is what you will hear me say whenever anyone asks “what do you do Donna?” This mission was born out of my experience of a major burn out I had almost two years ago which left me unable to walk for several days.… Continue reading You know you need to look after yourself when…..
I am finally coming back down to earth after one of the best nights of my life. I am thrilled to have been named Life Coach of the Year at The Coaching Academy 4th International Coaching Awards held at DeVere Latimer Estate Hotel in Chesham, Bucks. Of the 100's of nominations, 65 coaches were shortlisted for the… Continue reading This Is What ‘Burning Bright’ Looks Like!
When I chose the theme of Change for this month, I imagined that, when it came to writing my Blog, I would focus on the topic of ‘changing habits’ or ‘changing directions’. Both of which are typical reasons why clients come to me for coaching (click here for more information about my coaching packages). Whilst it… Continue reading I’ve changed my mind….
The changing of the season from Summer to Autumn triggers two reactions from me: 1 - a desire to be outside in the fresh air, watching the red and golden-brown leaves falling in the crisp Autumn breeze; and 2 – the digging out of my onesie and slipper socks ready for cosy nights in front… Continue reading Nature & Nurture – why both are essential for your self-care
