MT Coaching and Mentoring - Steps to Success

11/04/2026

Most people think multitasking is a skill.

Something to get better at. Something that helps you stay on top of everything.

But what if it’s actually the thing making everything feel harder?

What we call multitasking is usually just constant switching. And every time your attention moves, there’s a cost. Not always obvious in the moment — but it builds. Into fatigue, scattered thinking, and that feeling of being busy without really getting anywhere.

And it’s not because you’re lazy or lack discipline.

More often, it’s because your mind is overloaded.

Too many thoughts. Too much pressure. Too much trying to hold everything at once.

So attention looks for relief.

That’s when the switching starts.

This article breaks that down in a simple, honest way — and shows why focus isn’t something you force, but something that returns when your mind has space again.

If you’ve ever sat down to work and found yourself jumping between things without knowing why, this will make sense.

Read here:

Discover why multitasking is a myth and how constant task-switching drains your focus and energy. This article explores the hidden causes of distraction, the role of mental overload, and how creating internal clarity can naturally restore concentration and productivity.

08/04/2026

Just dropped! Three powerful reads you don’t want to miss 🌟

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just in need of a reset — these books are here to meet you exactly where you are.

✨ The Unscattered Mind
A fresh take on procrastination, focus, and how your mind actually works — so you can stop battling yourself and start moving forward with clarity.

✨ You Are Not Behind
For anyone feeling the pressure of student life (or life in general). This one gently cuts through the noise and reminds you that you’re not late — you’re just finding your own pace.

✨ The Inside-Out Guide to University Life
A calm, grounded approach to uni life — less stress, more presence, and a completely different way to experience the journey.

📖 These aren’t just books you read — they’re ones you feel.

If something here resonates, trust that.

https://mtcoachingandmentoring.podia.com/the-library

06/04/2026

A Collection of My Published Books

I’ve created The Library as a dedicated space to house the books I’ve written on mindset, confidence, resilience and personal growth all available on Amazon.

Each book reflects the ideas and approaches I use in coaching and mentoring — practical, thoughtful and designed to help you think clearly, strengthen self-belief, and navigate challenges with greater calm and direction.

The focus throughout my writing is simple:
• Clear thinking over overwhelm
• Sustainable confidence over quick fixes
• Personal responsibility and growth
• Practical strategies you can actually apply

If you’re interested in exploring my work, you can find the full collection here:
https://mtcoachingandmentoring.podia.com/the-library

No hype — just considered, intentional writing for those who value growth.

05/04/2026

My most recent article

A personal reflection on university life, exam stress, seasonal affect, and mindfulness. Exploring how term three at university reveals that calm and pressure are often influenced by thinking patterns rather than external events.

03/04/2026

I’ve always found it strange that the times we dread the most—the deadlines, the exam seasons, the high-pressure windows—often end up being the times we feel most grounded.

I used to think my moods were at the mercy of the seasons. I blamed the winter grey for the heaviness in my head and waited for the spring sun to "fix" it. But lately, while spending some quiet time in the garden, I realized it’s rarely the weather or the workload doing the heavy lifting. It’s the speed of our own thinking.

There’s a weird kind of peace in having only one stepping stone in front of you. When you’re forced to stop narrating your life and just start living it—one w**d pulled, one page revised, one breath at a time—the world gets a lot quieter.

I put some thoughts down about that "Term Three" feeling, and why the "tunnel" isn't as dark as it looks from the outside.

A personal reflection on university life, exam stress, seasonal affect, and mindfulness. Exploring how term three at university reveals that calm and pressure are often influenced by thinking patterns rather than external events.

03/04/2026

It’s funny how often we’re told to “trust your gut”…
…but no one really explains what that actually feels like.

I say to my students all the time, “just do what you’re drawn to,” and I usually get a room full of blank stares.

And honestly, I get it.

Because it’s not logical.
It’s not a checklist.
It’s not something you can always explain to someone else.

It’s just… a quiet pull.

This week really brought that home for me.

Out of nowhere, I had three big opportunities land at once — all good, all completely different. On paper, one of them clearly “made the most sense.”

But something didn’t sit right.

So instead of rushing into a decision, I stepped back. Stopped overthinking. Gave it space.

And slowly, it became clear.

Not in a dramatic, lightning-bolt kind of way…
Just a steady feeling of “this is the one.”

It made me realise how often we try to think our way into clarity…
when actually, we need to feel our way there.

If you’re in a place where you’re overthinking a decision right now, this might help.

Learn how to trust your gut when making big life decisions. A personal reflection on overcoming overthinking, finding clarity, and following what you’re truly drawn to.

01/04/2026

I wrote recently about the frustration behind the advice: “just do what you’re drawn to.”

Because the truth is, it’s not always clear. It’s not a neat checklist or a logical decision you can map out on paper. It’s more of a quiet pull — something you feel before you fully understand it.

And if you read the original, you’ll know… that pull can be uncomfortable. Uncertain. Even a bit irrational at times.

But here’s the interesting part.

I’m now going through onboarding for something new… and for the first time in a while, there’s a real sense of clarity sitting underneath it all.

Not loud. Not overhyped. Just steady.

It feels like I’ve made the right choice.

Not because I’ve got all the answers — I don’t.
Not because I can see exactly where this leads — I can’t.

But because it fits.

It aligns with that internal pull I was talking about. The one that’s hard to explain but even harder to ignore. That sense that you’re moving towards something rather than just reacting to where you are.

A lot of people wait for certainty before they move.
But in my experience, it doesn’t work like that.

Clarity tends to follow action — not the other way around. 

And sometimes the only real confirmation you get is how it feels once you’ve stepped into it.

Right now, this feels right.

There’s a mix of nerves, curiosity, and excitement — which usually means you’re exactly where you need to be.

So I’m leaning into it.

Let’s see where this new adventure takes me.