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How to stop getting in your own way
In this short podcast episode with Tom Bailey, I explain how I help overthinkers become more efficient with their time, plus a few helpful things you can start doing right away to gain focus and get more done.
What is revenge bedtime procrastination?
Stealing from your sleep to mindlessly relax is a warning sign that something needs to change about your schedule or the way you're showing up to it. Find out more inside.
The Art of Reframing
Through a simple reframe of an unhelpful thought, you can reduce dread, increase motivation, and feel clear about the work ahead. All it takes is a moment and a little creative thinking.
The Fuel Tank Worksheet: your roadmap for change
The Fuel Tank worksheet is an easy way to visualise the four areas you will master to achieve your goals. From Self-care to Resilience to Capacity and ultimately, Transformation, this is your roadmap for change.
Am I still a Creative if I’m not actively creating stuff?
When we confuse who we are (the noun) with what we do (the verb), and vice versa, we make work harder for ourselves. Get out of your own way by putting your time and ego in the right place.
Right-sizing and Right-shaping your goals
The Accomplishment Triad is all about the courage, effort, and skill needed to feel good about your work. Here we take this concept even further with right-sizing and right-shaping our goals.
Get SET for a massive productivity boost
Here I share with you my method for staying on top of my projects and feeling productive every week. Get the free templates and make them your own!
It’s all about feelings — even if you’re not a “feelings” person
There is something important that lives behind every feeling: a thought. Using the Thought Model, we can see the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Are you perpetuating sick systems?
Listen to Akua and Kim explore overthinking, sick systems, imposter syndrome and more in Episode 21 of the Open Door Podcast.
How to feel your achievements (and not your mistakes)
Feelings of accomplishment require three things: courage, effort, and skill. Which do you need more of?
When you’re stuck and can’t decide…
Decide from a strong position. Instead of comparing pros and cons, make a Best of Both Worlds List.
What is a Missing Stair?
The metaphor of a missing stair highlights how warnings can sometimes be used as an ineffective way of dealing with toxic people and sick systems.
What is Perfectionism?
Learn what perfectionism is and how you can break free from the Perfectionism-Imposter Loop.
The Perfectionism-Imposter Loop
Learn how you can break the Perfectionism-Imposter Loop and reclaim your time.
What is “Imposter Syndrome”?
While the phrase 'imposter syndrome' contains the word 'syndrome', it is not a medical condition at all. It is, however, a very real and common experience.
What is Thoughtwork?
By understanding what goes on inside your own brain, you have better control over how you react to people and events.
What is a sick system?
A sick system is any relationship between two or more people where instead of promoting values of competence, kindness, growth and balance, the participants intentionally or inadvertently create a culture of mistrust, fear and extreme loyalty.
What are Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs)?
Automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) are thoughts that are negative and random about the self. Here’s what you can do about them.
What is Rumination?
While rumination is often seen as a bad thing, with thoughtwork and coaching it can be a powerful source of reflection and insight.
From Overthinking to Expert Thinking
When you can accept and embrace who you are right now, you can get to the work of who you want to be.