Beyond Your Success – Quantum Coaching
When you know there has to be more in Life…
Living with a mental health disorder – whether it be anxiety, depression, OCD, or anything in between – is difficult to say the least. Trust me, I know first hand. But in most men’s mindset, and often my own too, the idea of ever broaching this topic in conversation may feel beyond difficult; because to …
Stories are ultimately what connect us – be that the stories we tell, we watch on Netflix or the stories around work, our heritage, the game on the weekend or more deeper personal stories.
And, it is in these stories that we connect with each other, the depth of which is ultimately up to us to determine. Sadly, though, many of our stories and our connections tend to remain on the surface and offer therefore little meaningful connection…
It has been over 110 years since the first Mother’s Day, which took place on the second Sunday in May 1907, although it took another seven years to become an official national holiday across the US. However, the intention of the day was never about boxes of chocolates, greeting cards, opulent flowers or the like.
We all live in challenging times, and no I am not talking about the challenges of what’s on the news and has been for months, Covid and all. But, the mere fact that essentially, we are all just doing our best to live the best life and version of ourselves, and regardless at times we may not be ok.
With our picture-perfect lives portrayed on social media, the lingering concept that it is not ok not to be ok and one of the biggest issues our society faces – isolation and loneliness, how can we actually speak our truth when asked ‘How are you?’
The nation was glued to their screens, excitement spilling over the edges of their seats as Dylan Alcott – eight times Australian Open wheelchair champion and reigning grand slam hero the world over, on the day after being announced the Australian of the Year 2022, took to the court. Since the morning’s TV program the story of a fairytale ending to his sporting career as Dylan had announced his retirement from the sport before hitting the 2022 Australian Open grand final.
I used to write them every year. I even wrote them out beautifully, slip them into envelopes and seal them to be re-opened the next New Years. And, while I did think of them, reiterated them in my mind or even read affirmations on my mirror every day – well, for the first few weeks at least…
Did my New Year Resolutions work? Hmmm… seeing that I wrote them year after year and featuring pretty much more of the same… probably not.
I recall hearing that Joan Armatrading song with the same title for the first time back when migrating out to Australia in the late 80’s, and I have to say, I did not get it. Honestly, I was much more into Tracey Chapman tracks at the time, but what stood out to me then, in me not getting it, came to me later, much later.
Really, nothing matters more than the relationship with yourself. And, once you get this, you will truly appreciate time with yourself for the first time. And then some more…