Author Archives: Kirsten

About Kirsten

Coach. Toastmaster. Prison-worker. Wife. Mother. Friend.

One word can make a difference

Posted on 29 May 2013 by Kirsten

One word in particular causes lots of misunderstanding. Communication is often cited as the issue when conflict arises. We communicate all day, every day and yet, somehow, we are still not good at it. Mark Brown, the 1995 World Champion … Continue reading →

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You’ve got it all wrong.

Posted on 3 May 2013 by Kirsten

The rewards of setting and achieving goals are not what you think. When I made a decision to study Applied Life Coaching in 2004, my goal (obviously!) was to pass. I would day dream about doing really well (I did) … Continue reading →

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Liberation from inhibition

Posted on 25 April 2013 by Kirsten

One of the things I hate most is walking into a crowded room. If I know a few people, it’s half OK. If its a room full of strangers my anxiety levels rise sky high.  Anyone else out there like … Continue reading →

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Stress secrets

Posted on 11 April 2013 by Kirsten

Whenever I’ve asked subscribers and followers what they want to know more about, invariably the subject of stress comes up. There are many tools and techniques out there that help with stress. They all work (if you do them)… However, … Continue reading →

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Stress Busters from YOU!

Posted on 20 March 2013 by Kirsten

Here are some stress busting ideas from some of my followers. Thanks for sharing. I know there’s wisdom out there amongst my followers and subscribers. This way we’ll all learn. If you’d like to share yours, add a comment below, … Continue reading →

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3 Personal Stress Busters

Posted on 13 March 2013 by Kirsten

 Do you make a conscious effort to reduce your stress levels? OR Are you one of those people who keep talking about how stressed they are,  and yet do nothing to alleviate the stress. Managing your stress levels means only … Continue reading →

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How to Give Your Family Your Best

Posted on 26 February 2013 by Kirsten

There is the best of you. There is the worst of you. There is a whole lot of you in between these two extremes. Who gets the best? Who gets the worst? Perhaps your work days are a little like … Continue reading →

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Stop allowing tomorrow to win

Posted on 12 February 2013 by Kirsten

Picture the scenario. December is over; January sees you stating your goal. You want to lose 5 kg. The first 5 days go well. Then the weekend comes. You’re visiting friends. The snacks get passed around. Ah well, you think, … Continue reading →

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How I Abused my “Why not?”

Posted on 30 January 2013 by Kirsten

I have Balekane Mokoditoa to thank for the inspiration for this post. He gave a speech at Toastmasters the other night that truly inspired me. (One of the things I love about Toastmasters!) He told us that throughout his life … Continue reading →

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Two steps to your deepest desires

Posted on 15 January 2013 by Kirsten

Many of my readers have reflected their deepest desires for 2013 out there in my previous post. It makes for fascinating reading – these desires reflect a range of human emotions – from deep pain, fear and hopelessness to ambition, … Continue reading →

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