guilt
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Rage After Resilience: Why the Strongest People Break the Loudest
On paper, some of the clients I’ve sat across from seem unwavering. In the Rage After Resilience pattern, they oversee teams, homes, loans, ageing parents, and everyone’s emotions. They respond promptly, arrive early, smile courteously, and carry their lives like a well-balanced tray at a crowded wedding. The tray then falls one day. It can…
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The Weight of Our Mistakes: How to Free Yourself from the Grip of Guilt
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Why Do People Leave Things Halfway? Understanding the Psychology of Incompletion
In the pursuit of goals—whether personal, professional, or creative—many people start with a surge of energy and enthusiasm. But somewhere along the way, that momentum fizzles. Projects are shelved, goals remain unmet, and dreams are filed away under the haunting label of “unfinished.” As a Life and Executive Coach, I often encounter coachees with a…
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Breaking Free: How to Recognise and Overcome Toxic Relationships
Toxic relationships are like slow poison. You don’t realise how deeply it’s destroying you—until one day, you wake up feeling like a ghost in your own life. It suffocates your identity, erodes your self-worth, and blurs your vision of what love and respect should look like. But here’s the truth: you were not born to…
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Healing From Heartbreak: Letting Go of Guilt and Self-Blame After Betrayal
Betrayal can leave deep emotional wounds that take time and effort to heal. When someone we trust and care about breaks that trust, it’s natural to feel a range of emotions, including guilt and self-blame. But, holding onto these negative feelings can hinder our healing process and prevent us from moving forward. Let’s explore how…
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How to Apologise Properly?
No matter who you are, understanding how to apologise properly is an important life skill. But it’s not easy, and most of us struggle with apologising sincerely without upsetting the person even more or avoiding saying sorry altogether. Knowing when and how to make amends can be tricky to navigate – especially in friendships, relationships,…