Daphne’s blog

What did you change the last time the seasons changed? Apart from your clothes. We’ve just had Labour Day in New Zealand and for many, it’s subconsciously sends us a message that summer is about to begin. If you’re in the northern hemisphere then you’re getting ready...

As humans we are highly skilled at collecting clutter. Our lives are filled with stuff. Commitments Activities People Have to dos Shopping Cooking Cleaning Caring for others And the list goes on and on and on. What I notice is that on most women’s lists there is NO...

I’ve been busily creating my new garden recently. (And it’s bringing me sooooooo much joy! But that’s a story for another day.) I’m up to the part of creating my new garden that includes planting lots of plants, shrubs and trees. Some of them had been given to me a...

There’s no separating you. The two of you are joined at the hip. Co-dependent. Inseparable. Truth is that’s true for every solo business owner, every entrepreneur and most small business owners. Why is it true? Because your business is a reflection of you. Your...

These questions are really important following on from my questions about being and staying strong a few days ago. Why? Here’s the thing, the more committed you are to your goals the better you will be at being and staying strong. Are you committed to your goals?...

We’ve talked recently about making choices that will get you closer to your goals. To consciously choose every moment, every time there is a choice you can make. What choice will move you closer to fulfilling your goals? Which choice will move you closer to realising...

What will you choose? Our life is a succession of choices. We make a choice and then another confronts us. And another. And another. And we rinse and repeat all day. Constantly making choices. Every minute. Every hour. Every day. Every week. Every month. Every year....

Do you have the courage to stand firm? Here’s what I mean … A few days ago I wrote that boundaries really are your friend. And I explained what that meant for you. As a reminder, boundaries help you focus on what’s really important for you. They keep you safe....

I’m serious here. Boundaries really are your friend. Hear me out please. I used to think boundaries were not necessary. I put them in the same category as rules and regulations. And, being a rebel at heart, they were of no use to me. Or so I thought. Hahahaha. Little...

I did. For a very long time. Many years in fact. I thought I had to be really, really good before anyone would want to hire me as their coach. I thought whatever I offered had to be perfect. Here’s the thing. It didn’t serve me at all well. It stopped me. It thwarted...

Who helps you keep going when the going gets tough? Cos it does. In my experience the going gets tough always when you least expect it. Or you’re less able to cope with it. Often cos there’s lots of other challenges going on in your life at the same time. Who will...

What lights the fire in your belly that keeps you going? Way beyond where others would stop. Truth is, each and every one of us in put on this earth to fulfil a purpose. We’re all unique and so is our mission in this world. No one else can do what you are here to do....