Lifesuccessnz personal development

This time of COVID-19 lock-down can stir up many emotions of uncertainty, overwhelm, lack of control, or perhaps heightened anxiety, it can also stir up wonderful new ways of being. “In the rush return to normal, let’s use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back to”  – Dave Hollis In our every day life we’re often running from pillar to post, running in our stress response of ‘fight or flight’. Our minds are often overloaded, filled with tasks we must complete and at times, our brains are in fog. Having this opportunity to slow down, pivot and adjust can offer us a chance to reevaluate the situation which we have been living, giving us a chance to question: Does the way I live serve my wellbeing? If not then we need to change that. Amongst the noise and distraction many of us have lost that connection to good old fashion values. Our current change of pace can serve to help get us back to some of those classic values, often inviting reconnection, to oursel...

Anxiety and panic attacks: how to be a supportive friend and whānau.  Anxiety is a common condition and it’s normal to experience some anxiety during stressful situations. When anxiety starts to impact our ability to function, or makes us feel unable to cope, or the worry is excessive, it may be time to seek help. Even though I can teach you how to use CBT cognitive behavioural therapy but you still need other help.  One common way anxiety can manifest is as panic attacks. Panic attacks are feelings of severe anxiety that typically last between one to ten minutes. The onset and end are often quite sudden. During a panic attack, people often feel that they are about to die or lose control. They may experience physical symptoms like a racing heart or inability to breathe. Panic attacks are not life threatening, but they can feel that way and be very scary for those experiencing them. I know from my own experience.  As friends and family/whānau of someone experiencing panic,...

New Zealand has once again transitioned between Alert Levels. Moving between levels can have a range of effects as our environment changes. We may feel anxious as we assess how our own or others social, emotional or physical safety will be affected. Changes in our social contact, exercise, sleep, nutrition and daily routine can bring up a range of emotions – anxiety, sadness, anger, stress. It’s okay to feel this way. These emotions are a normal, natural response to difficult or uncertain situations. Worry, for instance, can help motivate us to do constructive problem solving and plan solutions. Planning can be protective and help us. However, when we start worrying too much, especially about things outside of our control, it can start to exhaust and upset us, lower mood, or impact on our ability to function or concentrate on other things. Worry can feel like a chain or spiral of thoughts that can be repetitive or become increasingly catastrophic. It can feel uncontrollable – we may ha...

Listen to this inspiring podcast Morning motivation  I listen to it everyday to help face whatever your facing. Creating a morning routine is helpful to reduce stress.  No matter what happened the day before, a good morning routine can set a positive vibe for the day ahead. Big part of morning routine is mindset-getting you in positive mindset.  Get up early  Exercise  Meditate  Make a plan  Healthy breakfast  Mostly morning routine is part of self care.  So, create your routine!  Lifesuccessnz xx

  I recently ran away for the day. I just felt o verwhelmed  with all the things I had to do and be. I told my mother that I was going out for the day, I didn’t know where, but that I would be back in the late afternoon. She wasn’t quite shocked. I had never done this in the past two years because of Covid-19.  This day, however, was different. The overwhelm had become too much to bear. I got on the bus and decided I would head to the shops and had a coffee at a café. The sun was shining, it was a beautiful weather and I was all alone. Guilt started to set in. It is usually there, festering away. Am I a terrible auntie? Am I a terrible human? Why did I need to escape from my beautiful life? As I walk to bus stop I began thinking about why I was so overwhelmed. I thought about the number of labels I am now living with and how it has literally stripped me of my identity. Who was I anymore? I felt like I was now just various labels; ‘auntie’ ,'coach', ‘extremist’, ‘boss...