My own stroke of insight
What I learned about life (and stress and worry) when I had a mini-stroke 🧠
3 min read
Podcast
Real stories
Tales of change from clients, Croft family dramas and amusing anecdotes from this messy, human existence 🤪
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“In a van!”
Bish, bash, bosh, oof, ouch, eek – thank you, life! 🙏🏻
5 min read
Acceptance
Traffic lights
A super-practical metaphor that will get you through the toughest of situations 🚦
7 min read
Metaphor
Losing your self at a gig
A tale of sacrifice and selflessness with an almost inevitable happy ending 🎶
3 min read
Identity
A career poem
Written by a much younger Giles, and remarkably prescient ✍🏻
3 min read
Poetry
Old vs. new realities
One of many reasons why children are the best teachers 👶
5 min read
Neuroscience
I'm not afraid to say “I love you”
Why is that? 💘
3 min read
Sunday Spiritual
Getting low moods to move on
The two tags I use regularly on the website that hold the key to this 🏷️
4 min read
Moods
Not taking things personally
Number who-knows-what in an ongoing series detailing just how bonkers minds are 🤯
2 min read
Identity
Dreams come true
…even if it takes 20 years! 🎂
6 min read
Careers
Go from detailed to simple
Some practical advice for getting the most out of potentially difficult conversations 🗣️
3 min read
Listening
Putting your hand back in the fire
We wouldn't dream of doing this, physically. So why is it ok to do it mentally? 🤦🏻
3 min read
Resilience