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Author: Helen Calvert
How do we handle the curveballs?
3 weeks ago my ex-husband told me that he is trans. Last night we told our boys that he will now be living as a woman with she/her pronouns and a new name. She will still be Daddy to her boys and they can call her whatever they like. To everyone else, Phil is now…
Owning my own story…Finding joy
I knew what it was all about when I was 14. Freedom, joy, passion, adventure and owning my own story – the values that I hold dear today – those were what my 14 year old self was all about. She knew she liked wide open spaces, running through the outdoors, walking alone in the…
Our Boundaries | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life
Welcome to episode 52. What does the phrase “upholding your boundaries” bring up for you? In this episode, I talk about how our boundaries are intrinsically linked to our foundational values, wishes and needs yet we can still struggle to uphold them, often opting for people pleasing over the feeling of discomfort. How does this…
Is it time for a change?
Hey lovely woman. I see you there. If you are one of my people you are in mid-life, running a business, bringing up children. Most, although not all, of the people that I work with can be described that way. You’re not as slim as you used to be, you’ve had a couple of kids.…
Our Goals and Wishes | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life
Welcome to episode 51. Helping people get what they want out of life is my passion, so I’m excited to be talking about goals and wishes today and the important, but very different roles they play in our self-development journey. If you’ve struggled to set or achieve goals in the past and you’re looking for…
Have a Coffee With… Joanne Gardiner
I love helping others – in work and in life in general. Today I am having a coffee with Joanne Gardiner of Just ask Jo, who has kindly agreed to answer my questions about her no BS happier life… Q. How long have you been self-employed, and how do you make the most of the…
Our Values | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life
Welcome to episode 50. Understanding ourselves better is the key to a happier, more connected and fulfilling life, but how do we drill down to the core values we hold to gain this deeper understanding, and why is it so important? In today’s episode I explore how and why we should dig deep into our…
Have A Coffee With… Serena Gasparini
“I have used self employed life to let my energy lead me rather than a tight routine or schedule.“ Today I am having a coffee with Serena Gasparini of Sense & Forum, who has kindly agreed to answer my questions about her no BS happier life… Q. How long have you been self-employed, and how…
Being Your Own Boss | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life
Welcome to episode 49. If you’re self-employed you’ll be only too aware of the responsibility that comes with being your own boss, but do you feel comfortable with the level of authority you hold over yourself as a business owner? Do you feel the need to follow a set of prescribed rules in order to…
Removing myself from Enterprising You
Sometimes, very rarely, we get the opportunity to stand up for our values, be true to ourselves and own our own story without complication, grey area or second guessing. I had one such opportunity last week. Owning my own story is a key value of mine, and it’s something I encourage all of my clients…