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Charlotte Roden

Charlotte Roden

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Why Self-Compassion Is More Important Than Ever

Why Self-Compassion Is More Important Than Ever

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Manage and share your expectations effectively if you want to survive lockdown 3.0 and thrive in 2021.

Manage and share your expectations effectively if you want to survive lockdown 3.0 and thrive in 2021.

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Lockdown Calendar

Lockdown Calendar

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5 ways to build your strengths for greater resilience and energy

5 ways to build your strengths for greater resilience and energy

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Think differently about your holiday this year

Think differently about your holiday this year

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I miss my commute to work

I miss my commute to work

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5 steps to check-in with how friends and family are feeling

5 steps to check-in with how friends and family are feeling

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5 ways to stop the News becoming overwhelming.

5 ways to stop the News becoming overwhelming.

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How to make better decisions under pressure.

How to make better decisions under pressure.

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Are your expectations stressing you out?

Are your expectations stressing you out?

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Why worry? 97% of it is unlikely to happen! Four techniques to reduce worry.

Why worry? 97% of it is unlikely to happen! Four techniques to reduce worry.

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How to work with your brain & react better under pressure

How to work with your brain & react better under pressure

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Develop a personal strategy for dealing with stress, and grow more confident and resilient in the face of adversity.

The online course combines key elements of coaching, self-development and science in a way that is accessible and relevant to everyone.

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Are you exhausted and lacking in motivation they a

Are you exhausted and lacking in motivation they are as a result of the twists & turns forced by the pandemic and recent events?
Distracted from work, guilty about not feeling “present” in their home life, and really struggling to start fresh and focused for the year?
You are definitely not alone! It’s the most frequent conversation I’ve had in the last few days.

With all the perceived threats and setbacks around us, we are naturally driven to prioritise survival. This means we are more self-critical, we try to cover every base and keep all the plates spinning, and we want things done perfectly.

Having a bit more self-compassion could be the antidote we need to the tough start to 2021.

It is a powerful performance enhancer, especially when we are under pressure. Rather than encouraging people to give up or step back, it actually triggers a “growth mindset” and brings us closer to our “true and best self”

☺️☺️ How can you show yourself some self compassion every day this week? The more you do it - even with small things - the easier it gets!

#selfcare #selfcompassion #stress #stressrelief #embracestress #bekindtoyourself #coaching

Manage and share your #expectations effectively if

Manage and share your #expectations effectively if you want to survive lockdown 3.0 and thrive in 2021.

Knowing how to set expectations effectively is a good stress management skill to master. I believe it is an essential skill for 2021.
How will managing your expectations help you avoid getting to the same point of overwhelm, exhaustion, and burnout this time around? (more details in the blog post on embracestress.com)
1) be honest and open about what you are expecting and hoping for – with yourself and with others.
2) Start with the negatives – what are you dreading?
3) Evaluate the basis of your self-expectation - what personal purpose or value do they support? Are they framed realistically?
4) Share your expectations with others ... they are not mind readers.
5) Ask them about their own expectations - of you, and for themselves... you are not a mind reader either!
6) Expect to need help

Whether it is as just for yourself or as a family, team, or as part of your next 1-1 manager check-in... identify and review your expectations. It could make the difference between just surviving and thriving through lockdown 3.0!

#coaching #stress #resilience #engagement #thrive #workplacewellbeing #stressmanagement #communicate #lockdown3.0 #embracestress

I’m itching to start 2021! But I have noticed th

I’m itching to start 2021! But I have noticed that the drive to make 2021 a GREAT year is often accompanied by an increase in perceived pressure and stress.

Some talk of feeling overwhelmed by the size of the goal, by how important is it. Others don’t feel their goals are important enough. While many simply feel stuck. Unable to think beyond the next couple of weeks, let alone make plans, change routines for the year, or take on a challenge.

TAKE YOUR TIME TO MOVE ON FROM 2020

This year, the Christmas limbo transition period, when we rest happily knowing that not much is going to happen, has been hijacked by more uncertainty and fear.

Whether we acknowledge it or not, most of us are still living in a state of high alert. In defensive mode.
This is not a brain state conducive to stopping, reflecting on what has happened, how we feel about it, what we learned, or what we accomplished. Nor does it trigger creativity, open-mindedness or noticing new opportunities and taking on new challenges. We need to make a concious effort. It’s not easy. It is uncomfortable.

As we race into 2021

✍🏻take time for reflection
🙏🏻 and gratitude
🧱build on what you learnt or what went well in 2020
💙 set goals that reflect what is really important to you, not just for the sake of it
🗑is there anything you would like to leave in 2020?
☑️ if you are feeling nervous about external factors, focus on small things you can do regardless of the situation rather than big plans
🙌🏻 look forward small daily wins ... they add up!

#stress #embracestress #newyearnewme #overwhelmed #goalsetting #reflection #gratitude #slowdown

✨Mental breaks & even short downtime can...✨ -

✨Mental breaks & even short downtime can...✨
- increase productivity
- replenish attention and ability to focus
- encourage creativity... ever get a flash of inspiration or an epiphany when you stop focusing on a task & go for a walk or make a tea... ?
- solidifies memories and builds brain connections
- gives your executive brain a bit of a rest

...longer breaks helps sort through unprocessed data and ease any concerns that may be building up without you realising it!

#embracestress #stressmanagement #copingwithstress #stressresponse #wellbeing #haveabreak #breaktime

We can learn how to handle adversity or shift our

We can learn how to handle adversity or shift our mindset from the most unexpected sources💫
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What's one book, podcast, film that has stayed with you recently and brought inspiration when you needed it?
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Recommend it in the comments below! 💬
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#embracestress #stressmanagement #copingwithstress #stressresponse #wellbeing #inspiration #toppodcasts #goodbooks #mybooklist #books #podcastlife

Sometimes it's hard to understand why something ca

Sometimes it's hard to understand why something causes us stress (or why others are so stressed).

Often it is our VALUES that hold the key.
When our values are challenged or we are asked to act in a way that contradicts them, when we can't connect them to a task or hurdle we face, when we don't do enough things that reflect them in our day-to-day life - a survival instinct or stress response is triggered.

Our values also hold the key to finding solutions or moving through tough times.
Research shows that intentionally connecting with your core values may not always make you FEEL less stressed ... but it transforms your stress response into one which promotes THRIVING. It is a healthier physical response, creates a better connection to others, courage to continue, and clearer thinking.

There are many routes to uncovering values.
- These questions (think beyond the surface level “kids”, “my career” answers) are a really good way to identify your values and acknowledge how they show up for you in daily life.
? What matters most in life
? What sort of relationships do I want to build
? What makes me feel alive
? What do I want my life to be about

- Think about what makes you angry or irritated. Which value is being tested? (lateness ... may challenge a value of respect)

3 of my core values are fairness, bravery, and discovery. What are yours?

#coaching #stressmanagement #resilience #leadershipdevelopment #engagement #thrive #values #valuesmatter

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