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08/09/2021

I am super pumped about this episode and if you tune in, you will hear why!

Sensei Dave Armstrong is my kinda guy. He has banks of energy, insights and wisdom. I could talk to him for hours and learn so much!

Dave opens up about his journey growing up in foster care after losing his parents and how he came to be the person he is today.

We also get to hear about his parenting style and the importance of creating with our children in an impactful way.

This is one, not to be missed!

You can download the episode from all major podcast platforms including google podcast, Spotify and Deezer.

06/09/2021

A life is not important except in the impact it has on others lives - Jackie Robinson.

How to connect with your child in an impactful way! - Lands this Wednesday 8th September.

This is a great episodes packed with wisdom to support you with your parenting journey.

Available on all major podcast platforms including - Spotify, Deezer and Google Podcast.

05/09/2021

Kids take their blankets to bed because it makes them feel safe.

I remember spending a small fortune on my daughter's blanket when she was born.

I wanted her to have the best looking blanket, one which matched her cot and room decor. It had to be the perfect accessory for all her outfits. So off I went to Mamas & Papas...oh no.. we all know how dangerous it is to step into that shop when you’re a parent!

Little did I know at the time that the most valuable blanket I could have given her was that of respect.

Respect plays a vital role in who we become. I spent most of my life struggling with my insecurities because of respect or lack of it. I felt insecure about my relationships and definitely about my appearance.

My parents didn’t value each other and there was no respect in our home. This really impacted the relationships I had with others including myself. I was once told that I was short, ugly and that I had a flat nose..this person disrespected me so easily but it affected me for years, so much that I couldn’t look in the mirror!

As parents, it’s so important that we give our children the security blanket of respect. We need to show them what it means to respect each other. This comes from respecting our partners, our friends, our family and even those we don’t know.

Showing our children respect, makes them feel safe. It teaches them how to respect others and how to step away from those who are disrespectful.

It all starts right here. It all starts with us!

03/09/2021

Life is a balance of holding on and letting go!

Everything needs to be balanced for there to be harmony. The good needs to balance the bad. The rights need to balance the wrongs. The day needs to balance the night and the past needs to balance the future.

When there is balance, we feel like we are in our natural state. When this balance is lost, we often feel out of sync. As we desperately try to align with our “balance”, we hold on to the things which we should be letting go.

Holding on often causes pain, anger, frustration, resentment, hate, fear and stress. However, letting go brings you happiness, peace, joy, freedom and a good night's sleep.

Interestingly this came to mind as I coached a couple of students this week. They wanted to find a balance around their home life and their school life.

We can all relate to that!

How many times have you wanted to find a balance between home and work or family time Vs “Me time”?!

The magic is in remembering that balance can not be created by holding on to everything! If you want your life to bounce back to harmony and feel more aligned, something is going to have to give. That choice is yours to make!

If you feel you could benefit from a balance in your life, reach out to see how I will support you!

24/08/2021

Is your child lacking in confidence?

How often did you put your hand up in class when you were at school?

I knew the answer but I never put my hand up. Why? Because I lacked confidence and I was afraid.

“What if I say the wrong thing and everyone laughs at me”! This was the thought which ran through my mind.

Your child may have the most incredible mind, they may be bursting with potential but their lack of confidence can hold them back from being their true self. That sabotaging voice inside their fragile head can prevent them from taking part in activities which they most enjoy. This can affect their mood, their relationships and their education.

It can hold them back from stepping forward because they are afraid that they will fail or conscious of what people will think, if they do!

So how can you support them?

You can focus on their achievements and the effort they put in, rather than focusing on perfection (as I often say, it does not exist)
You can encourage your child to open up through positive conversations and humour.
Guide them towards areas where they feel confident and support them wholeheartedly.
Encourage your child to take baby steps and become their cheerleader when they do!

If you feel that your child will benefit from one on one support around building confidence and self love, then drop me a message.

I will share how coaching can help your child with his/her struggles and move forward with positivity and joy!

Sometimes it’s easier for them to talk to someone they don’t know!

13/08/2021

If you feel like your husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend is struggling with anxiety or depression, it may make you feel helpless.

I am here to tell you that there are many ways in which you can support them even when you are on the sideline.

At a time like this, your support can make a huge difference to how your partner thinks and feels. I'm not talking about grand gestures here, sometimes sitting with your arms around your partner in silence can be enough for them to know that they are not alone.

Here are a few suggestions, of course there are many more....

1. Try to get them to talk about the way they are feeling in a natural environment and at a time when they are more likely to open up.
2. Take note of any changes - lack of sleep, poor diet, withdrawal, fatigue and so on.
3. Ask them how you can support them and what they need from you.
4. Encourage them to speak to a professional and reassure them that getting help is not a sign of weakness.
5. Support them by teaming up and joining them on walks, meditation, listening to podcasts or whatever you feel makes them unwind and relax.
6. Set small goals, there's no need for giant leaps....take it slowly..break down tasks and help them with ticking things off their list in the event that they are feeling overwhelmed.

There are many ways to support your partner, you know them best. If you sense that something doesn't feel right, go with your intuition and allow it to guide you.

I always talk about communication because I believe that it's at the heart of most problems. If we talk and release, we feel lighter. Encourage conversations where possible and reassure them that you are right there!

Smiles Ryss.💕

05/08/2021

Sometimes I just want to sit with it...

I recently found myself trying to process more than my mind could handle. I was aware that my mind was full and it didn't have the capacity to process all that was going on around me. So I took some time to sit in a quiet room by myself.

I lit a few candles and scribbled down what I was feeling. One by one, I untied the emotions and processed them at my own pace, taking it nice and slow.

Sometimes it helps to sit with your feelings and really feel them. Sometimes it helps to understand the feeling and the emotion linked to it.
Sometimes you just don't want to do or say anything, you just want to be left to be....all of these are OK!

This is a healthy way of understanding yourself.

It's far better to experience and connect with your feelings than to brush them aside and pretend that they don't exist.

If you are feeling overwhelmed or unsure, just take a moment and sit alone in a space where you feel comfortable and allow yourself to just be!

04/08/2021

Let's just call it happiness day because.. well why not?! 😀

I sat down and made a list of all the many things that make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside and this is what I came up with:

1. Helping someone
2. Hugging my children and husband
3. Baking
4. Going for a run with my favourite music
5. A laugh with my friends and family
6. Slurping Ramen
7. Taking a bath
8. Cuddling my dog
9. Feeling the sun on my body
10. A good nights sleep

I am sure there are a million more...what 3 things make you feel happy? Please share in the comments below....

03/08/2021

This could be the story of many parents who are dedicated to become perfect parents.

How many times have you sat there wondering whether this was the life you signed up for? Sometimes, it can feel so overwhelming like the walls are caving in!

Your partner maybe sat in the same room but you might as well be on separate planets.

Sitting together, holding hands and intimacy is practically non existent.

Where once you couldn't keep your hands off each other the only thing you're holding now is your mobile phone!

Does this sound like you? If it does, you are certainly not alone!

This narrative plays out in most marriages and can often leave you feeling like a spare part. However, it doesn't have to be that way.

There are many ways to reconnect with your partner whilst setting boundaries which create a healthy balance between showing up as a partner, as well as showing up as a parent.

I recently worked with a client who was feeling unattractive because she didn't get any attention from her husband. "He is more interested in facebook than spending time with me". These emotions can often leave you feeling hurt, unappreciated, lonely and disconnected.

I work with clients to support them through these emotions and guide them to find ways to reconnect with their partner.

➡️I offer you a safe space where you can speak freely and without judgement.
➡️I work in partnership with you to find solutions which improve communication and connection in your relationship
➡️We create opportunities for you to find a healthy balance between parenting and your relationship with your partner without feeling parent guilt!

Curious to know more, drop me a DM with the word "coaching" and I will send you some more information.

02/08/2021

What is really holding you back?

"I am afraid of becoming a father, I can't even look after myself".
"I have to stay in this relationship, no one else will want me"
"I have to stick to this job, I don't have the qualifications for anything else".
"I have to watch his movements, what if he is cheating"
"I'm not ready to start a business, I only know how to be a parent"

The reality is that through my experience as a coach and through life itself, I have heard it all.

We are so conditioned to think about how it will feel to fall that we never consider that there is a chance that we may fly!

For every negative thought that crossed my mind, I tried to find a positive and overtime it became a game. Whilst playing this game, I was able to see the potential of opening up my life in ways
I had never considered.

"Yes, I'm afraid of becoming a mother, I may suck at times but I'm going to give it my best and enjoy my child".

"If I leave this relationship, it will hurt but to stay will hurt more. I've been through enough to know that I will overcome this and find the person I deserve, as well as a person who deserves me"!

"I am not happy in this job anymore. Whilst I may not have the qualifications, there are plenty of jobs which will accept my creativity and interpersonal skills. I could also use this as an opportunity to learn something new".

"If I hold on tight, he will get fed up of this relationship and want to leave. Instead I'm going to trust him and trust that we are going to get stronger together if I let him be".

"I'm not ready to start a business but then when will I be? If I take this risk, it may be the best thing I ever did".

I encourage you to focus on flying instead of holding on to the fear of falling and see how insanely big your life becomes.

If you would like to be coached around a growth mindset, then I have a few slots available in July...book your space today!

01/08/2021

It's so much harder when you don't have a crowd cheering you on.

You know that feeling when you're playing a game of rounders or baseball, as you transition from one post to the next and you can hear your supporters cheering you on. Even when you think those legs can't run fast enough, you find the strength to make them work. You fight hard for that energy to get you to the next post just in time! Then you stop, pause and listen to the sound of victory.

Feels amazing doesn't it?!

You're so empowered that you want it to be your turn again. Only this time, you are going to be faster and more impressive.

Wouldn't it be great if we could feel that as parents?! 😂

"Come on Ryss, you're nearly there....keep going...the cake is nearly ready in time for the birthday party"....come on Ryss....you got this....you can do it"!

And as the last spec of icing comes out of the piping bag....I know that I've made it!

See, I have a great imagination don't I?...haha

Here's the thing...in reality, we don't have people cheering us on for being super fantastic parents.

We don't hear the crowd screaming our name as we make through the school gates just in time for pickup...and yet, this is the biggest game of all...in this game our life is at stake...OK and the lives of our children. 😆

So I am here to tell you, clap for yourself, cheer for yourself and scream out your own name as you get through each milestone in your day.

You don't need a crowd, you are your biggest fan and if no one else is there, I will be there in spirit to nudge you forward.

You are freaking amazing!!! You are smashing this game...keep on going, get stronger and feel empowered because you are doing awesome parents!

30/07/2021

The universe is like, yo Ryss you like growth so I am going to challenge you!

What is life without a challenge? If you ask me, I will respond with “boring”.

I am not going to pretend that life has been rosey because if you have been following me for some time, you know that my life was anything but rosey! However, the truth is, I can't imagine how I’d have turned out if I didn't have those hurdles.

If everything was handed to me on a plate, if I lived a really comfortable and easy life, I think I would have been very different and I kind of like who I am.

It's strange that I’m sitting here feeling good about the crap that I've been through because some of it has been massive crap!

I feel that the universe hands us only what it believes we can cope with. If that’s the case then I'm made of steel!

I have been reflecting a lot. I use reflection as a method of healing and I’ve learned that I have faced so many of my fears and come out the other side. If I hadn’t faced those fears, I’d be waking up in fear every day.

There is a gift in every experience, even the ones we fail to see at the time. There’s a plan which gives us the knowledge and wisdom to wake up to another day.

I don’t share my stories for validation or empathy, I am super good. I share my stories so you don’t have to go through what I did to know what I know now.

Love always Ryss 💕

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