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Assertiveness: speaking up for yourself with assertive, yet compasssionate communication

Assertiveness: speaking up for yourself with assertive, yet compasssionate communication

What does assertiveness mean, and how to speak up for yourself in a way that isn’t agressive but is kind to yourself and the other?

Confidence & Self-Worth, Loving RelationshipsKarin PeetersApril 15, 2025tools, techniques, confidence, assertiveness, assertive, communication, meaning, definition, skills, find voice, speaking up, behaviour, examples

How to use mindful journalling to quiet your inner critic

How to use mindful journalling to quiet your inner critic

Enjoy these simple yet profound mindful writing exercises to tame negative self-talk, manage anxiety and cultivate a more compassionate inner voice.

Confidence & Self-Worth, Reduce Stress and AnxietyKarin PeetersJune 7, 2023inner critic, negative self talk, writing exercises, journalling, journalling prompts, ideas, tools, techniques, journal, compassionate inner voice, critical self talk, anxiety, confidence, mindful

Life, Career & Executive Coaching for Men

Life, Career & Executive Coaching for Men

What does it take to be a happy, confident and fulfilled man in the world of today? Read more about Personal Development Coaching for Men.

Confidence & Self-WorthKarin PeetersJune 9, 2016coaching, confidence, men, therapy, male, man, masculinity, masculine, therapist, psychotherapy, personal development, coach, london

The myth of being strong and why it's OK to let your vulnerability show

The myth of being strong and why it's OK to let your vulnerability show

I can still hear myself say, many years ago, "I'm so independent, so strong", my voice full of pride. Gosh how wrong I was.

Confidence & Self-WorthKarin PeetersJuly 19, 2014courage, emotional strenght, life coach, london, psychotherapist, vulnerability, vulnerable, strength, brene brown, daring greatly, growth, inner parent, inner child, intimacy, power of vulnerability, confidence coaching, confidence

Is a Life Coach worth it? These are the benefits of Life Coaching.

Is a Life Coach worth it? These are the benefits of Life Coaching.

Is a Life Coach worth it? These are the benefits of receiving Life Coaching.

Why you might wish to carry a paint brush around

Why you might wish to carry a paint brush around

The last line of this poem made my eyes well up, and I had to share it with you all.

Confidence & Self-WorthKarin PeetersAugust 12, 2013being real, counsellor, courage, healing, lifecoach, vulnerability, confidence, love, self-worth, therapist, bettie youngs, paintbrush, paint, brush