The JB Coaching Blog: Tools for a Lighter, Brighter, & Whole Life
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
A Space for Clarity and Curiosity
As a life coach, I believe that small shifts in perspective can lead to big changes. Here, I share thoughts, practical tools, and insights on topics relevant to my life coaching services, from managing burnout to finding more joy in your daily life.
Whether you’re a client or just curious, I hope you find something here that resonates and helps you feel a little more clear and a little less alone.
How to practice self-love every day
The journey of self-discovery is a lifelong one. It is a journey that is unique to each of us and one that is never truly finished. However, there are certain things that you can do to help move your self-discovery along.
One of the most important things you can do is practice self-love.
Monday-est Monday: What’s The Real Blue Monday Meaning
For some of us the third week of the year, especially the third Monday, can feel incredibly difficult. Originally coined Blue Monday in 2005 as an advertising gimmick for a travel company, there is no scientific weighting to this term. However, it might still feel like a very long day
Beat Your Holiday Blues
Practically everywhere you turn, you are told that the festive season is a time to be merry and joyous and just have a grand old time. For some people, that is exactly it, and that’s great, but for quite a lot of people, that is simply not the case. In fact, it’s a well-known
Why try life coaching?
Life is an obstacle course – not the easy kind. We constantly need to juggle careers, personal development, finances, an array of relationships, kids, pets and plants if you have them, and people (drivers, slow shoppers, non-stop talkers, those who try to convince you that the sky is green, etc., etc.). Add to that, you need to take care of your mental,
Journaling – just a buzzword or a real thing?
It seems as if everywhere you turn, there is some type of journal or journaling exercise being herald. Bullet, gratitude, dream, goal, creative, finance, mindfulness, motivation, and on the list goes. So, it needs to be asked, is journaling just a way for stationary brands to make money and Pinterest boards to be pinned, or are there actual benefits to it?
Quotes from my 2021 diary
In all honesty, my diary is a horror show. Not a good one like Silence of the lambs, more like Sharknado 6. (There are six of these? I’m not much of a horror film enthusiast, and I have to admit that the search for a bad horror movie sent me on an entertaining internet spiral.) Paging through it, you’ll find no logic applied, random bits of info scribbled at odd places, coffee
JB Coaching Blog Disclaimer
The content on this blog is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It is not life coaching, nor is it therapy or a substitute for professional mental health care. A blog post can’t replace the personalised support and deep exploration that happens in a confidential coaching session.
Please use this space as a resource for reflection. If you’re facing significant challenges and feel you need dedicated support, reach out to a qualified professional.