What is self-awareness? Self-awareness is about seeing yourself clearly. Sounds simple but it’s not as easy as you might think - we aren’t even self-aware about how self-aware we are! Research shows that 95% of people believe they are self-aware while only about 10 -15% are (Eurich, 2018). Being self-aware means understanding your thoughts and recognising your behaviours and your emotions honestly. It takes a bit of emotional intelligence to do that because our brains have bu
Have you ever had one of those ‘what am I doing with my life!’ moments? When the path you’re on just doesn’t feel right for you anymore. It could be a flash of insight following one of life’s bumps in the road. Maybe it’s a quieter realisation – a persistent tug at the back of your mind calling you to a new adventure. Well that moment is the beginning of a pivot. I like to think of a pivot as a step towards authenticity. Letting go of the old stories of who we thought we were