Executive BREAKTHROUGH Blog

Anxiety is a normal emotion that can help us react quickly in risky situations. But when it lingers too long or becomes overwhelming, it can hold us back from living our best lives. It’s like a rocking chair—we feel like we’re doing something, but we’re not really making any progress. This can be super frustrating when we’re trying to grow in our careers, relationships, or personal lives.

Early in my previous career as a structural engineer, I’d get called out to make inspections of buildings. The owners would be distressed because the buildings were showing distress. They might have been jammed windows or jam doors, or the floors out of level, cracks in the motor, all that sort of thing.

At its core, this quote is about persistence and determination. It acknowledges that progress towards a goal can sometimes be slow, but the key is to keep moving forward, even if it’s just a little bit at a time. The quote suggests that the most important thing is not the speed at which you move, but rather the fact that you don’t give up.

This is a statement that many of us have heard and perhaps even repeated to ourselves when things get tough. But have you ever stopped to think about the message behind those words? Is life really supposed to be a constant struggle, or is it possible to live a life that’s more enjoyable and fulfilling?

This is a simple yet powerful statement that serves as a reminder that time is precious, and we should spend it doing what we truly love and not what others expect us to do. It’s easy to get caught up in the expectations of society, friends, and family, and forget about our own goals and dreams.

Feeling guilty about something? Maybe it is just a niggling feeling or is it a deep gnawing feeling, eating away at you?

If it does not dissipate over time, it can cause serious problems, including health issues, lack of confidence, loss of self-worth, stress, etc., which in turn can be harmful to your career, work or business and your health, wealth and relationships.

If you’re looking to boost your confidence and break out of your comfort zone, here are five strategies that can help

As a master executive mindset coach, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the incredible effects a shift in mindset can have on our lives. Today, I want to share a life-changing secret with you: focusing mindfully on authentic heartfelt gratitude is one of the most powerful ways to restore balance, contentment, and fulfillment in your life.

Are you feeling burnt out, unmotivated, and struggling to make even the simplest of decisions? Well, don’t worry, you’re not alone. We all experience moments where our willpower just seems to disappear. But what causes this loss of willpower and what can we do about it?

Have you ever have sighed when you were feeling tired and a bit flat? Have you ever gasped when you’ve been startled? These two opposite reactions to your emotional state – breathing out forcefully when you are in a ‘down’ state, and breathing in forcefully, filling your lungs with oxygen, in situations where you are startled or frightened – demonstrate how your breathing and your emotional state are intimately related.