by Thea Jolly | Jan 14, 2023 | Blog
Perfectionists expect willpower to help them reach their goals… …but willpower is not enough. As you probably know, perfectionists are good at focussing on an outcome. Indeed, we are almost obsessively attached to outcomes because we misguidedly think they...
by Thea Jolly | Mar 23, 2022 | Blog, Compassion, Inner Critic, Perfectionism
I’ve been a mother for twenty years. This day in March 2002, my first child was born. As we celebrate Harvey’s birthday today, I am also reflecting on my journey as a mother. It’s bittersweet. Looking back, there are lots of happy memories and pride,...
by Thea Jolly | Feb 23, 2022 | Blog, Inner Critic, Perfectionism, Sub Personalities, Voice Dialogue
When you change your unconscious programming, being a better parent will follow naturally. Parenting classes, reading books and learning new skills can only help you take small steps towards becoming a calmer, happier, better mum. What makes the biggest...
by Thea Jolly | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog, Compassion, connection
During lockdown, how can we fulfil our deepest human need for connection?… Welcome to another crazy year! In some ways this second wave of Covid is more manageable because we have become used to the practicalities of pandemic living, but in many ways it feels...
by Thea Jolly | Sep 3, 2020 | Blog, Perfectionism, Quiz
By 9.30 yesterday morning I was already having a Very Bad Day. Out of nowhere I had a nasty Inner Critic Attack . Do you get those days too? Mine starts with a feeling of fear or panic, like I’ve done something wrong, or forgotten something, or have to do...
by Thea Jolly | May 13, 2020 | Blog, Compassion, Sub Personalities, Voice Dialogue
She speaks quietly, tired and exhausted by the struggle. “What’s the point?” she asks, knowing deeply that there is no positive answer to this meaning-of-life question. “Everything stays the same. All the bad stuff in the world. It’s not meant to be like this. All...
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