1. Boundaries are about your behavior, not other people’s.

2. Communication is a symptom, not a cause of relationships problems.

3. We need to build better relationships with our emotions.

4. Be aware of unrealistic optimism.

5. Connection requires vulnerability.

6. Procrastination is about emotions and values.

7. Emotional curiosity is a powerful skill.

8. There is a difference between needs and wants.

9. Self-acceptance is more important than self-confidence.

10. Emotions are not good or bad, positive or negative.

11. Self-trust is one of the hardest skills to master.

12. Goals are always hard to achieve if not linked to values.

13. Discomfort is an unavoidable part of a meaningful life.

14. Treat yourself like you would a loved one.

15. A thought is just that—a thought.

16. Focus more on moving toward than moving away.

17. You can’t control what other people do or how they think and feel.

18. Self-compassion is the most underrated emotional skill.

19. Emotions are messengers.

20. Acceptance is often misunderstood.

21. Connecting with our values is transformative.

22. What you do everyday matters. Build supportive habits.

23. Be a detective or researcher of your internal world.

24. Self-punishment doesn’t work as a motivator. Try self-kindness instead.

25. We need to learn emotional skills.

After more than 10 years of supporting amazing individuals on their transformational journeys as a psychologist and coach, these are some of my key learnings.  

Some of these might be considered "Spiky Points of View," and that’s perfectly okay. I deeply believe in these ideas and their profound impact on our mental and emotional health and wellbeing.

Take a moment for reflection.

Consider these questions:

➡ Which one of these ideas resonates with you?

➡ Which one sparks your curiosity?

➡ Which one brings a touch of discomfort?

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Are you interested in exploring some of these ideas in more depth? Are you ready to start the coaching process and begin to build supportive emotional skills? Get in touch—we can discuss your needs and goals and find ways to personalize this process so you can get the most out of it.