Self-Mastery

Nothing to do

A few days ago, during a meditation, I found myself in a place that felt so peaceful, it almost startled me. It wasn’t a physical space; not a beach, not a forest, not even the comfort of my favourite chair. It was an inner place. Quiet, spacious, warm. And in that space, there was nothing … Read more

Learning How To Rest

This week, my coach gave me a simple task: track how I spend my time. What I found was confronting.Every moment of my day was accounted for. There was no slack, no contingency, no pause. And when I did stop, it was because I’d run out of energy, not because I’d consciously chosen to rest. … Read more

Coming Back to Yourself: Rediscovering the Self Beyond Strategy

Life trains us early to protect ourselves. From childhood, we develop strategies—masks, habits, and roles—that help us navigate the world. Over time, these protective layers can feel like the sum total of who we are. People-pleasing, overworking, avoidance, and perfectionism are all forms of armour, designed to keep us safe and acceptable. And yet, beneath … Read more

Grounded in Power: How to Be More Grounded Every Day

The first two lines of my SHINE script read: I am the Queen of Self-Mastery. I am grounded in my power. When I came back to those words recently, I had one of those moments that made me pause. I had forgotten I’d updated my script with that second line. Then, just a few days … Read more

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