by Rahti | Nov 2, 2023 | blog, inspirational, lifecoach
People are creative whether they know it or not. Creativity is unleashed by a willingness to make or do something despite prior knowledge of how difficult it might be. That’s because when you stop fixating on your prior learning of how something ‘should’...
by Rahti | Oct 18, 2023 | blog, inspirational, lifecoach
I’m not a big believer in “I’ll do this when…” “when./then” thinking, as in “when I do/get this, then I’ll…” When/then thinking is a great way to stay miserable now. It is a form of perfectionist-driven procrastination. And it is not to be...
by Rahti | Oct 11, 2023 | blog, inspirational, lifecoach
Awareness of the stigma around mental health is vital to removing it. My policy is to combat ageism by being ‘out’ about my age. I’m 65. Similarly, I am ‘out’ about my mental health condition, which for medical convenience has the label ‘Bi-Polar 2’. ...
by Rahti | Oct 4, 2023 | blog, inspirational, lifecoach
Diane O’Reily writes in Psychology Today: “As it turns out, creativity is more than a perk; it is a requirement. To be healthy and productive, you must carve out time to pursue your creative passions…….. suppressing your wild ideas may actually be sabotaging your best...
by Rahti | Sep 20, 2023 | adhd, blog, conflict resolution, inspirational, lifecoach
I asked my son how he was when he got home from work. Meanwhile, I was taking a brief break in the middle of my work day and was unprepared for the onslaught of venting that ensued on his part. I cut him off by challenging him to focus on a solution (which is very...
