Cultivating Curiosity, Compassion and Courage for Growth with Vicky Otter

Cultivating Curiosity, Compassion and Courage for Growth with Vicky Otter

Many of us carry a quiet sense of not enoughness through life. It can appear in different ways – feeling too quiet, too shy, too serious, too emotional, too loud, or not brave, confident or relaxed enough. However it shows up, this sense of lack can shape how we see ourselves and how we move…

Choosing Your ‘Hard’: The Path to Growth

Choosing Your ‘Hard’: The Path to Growth

There’s a phrase you may have come across before: “Choose your hard.” The idea is that life presents us with challenges no matter what path we take. Engaging in personal growth—whether through therapy, counselling, coaching, or deep self-reflection—is hard. But not engaging in it is also hard, just in a different way. For those of…

Knowing Your Values: A Guide to Living Authentically

Knowing Your Values: A Guide to Living Authentically

Values are the unseen compass that guides our decisions and helps us navigate the world. When you know your values, you have a clearer sense of who you are and what matters most to you. This self-awareness becomes an anchor, especially in times of uncertainty or when faced with difficult choices. Knowing your values can…

5 top tips for aspiring runners who are feeling self-conscious, from runners who have been there too

5 top tips for aspiring runners who are feeling self-conscious, from runners who have been there too

It’s easy to get into the habit of avoiding exercise because we’re feeling self-conscious. With body image being a key shame trigger for both women and men, I know I’m not alone in worrying what people will think of my sweaty red face, blotchy chest, wobbly bits, inability to control my panting, and even the…