by Sfmvankessel | Feb 5, 2023 | life
WHY POSITIVE THINKING IS NOT MAKING YOU FEEL BETTER THE DOWNSIDE OF POSITIVE THINKING AND AFFIRMATIONS When I was 19 years old, I first learned about positive thinking through reading The Secret. The message of that book is that by repeating positive affirmations...
by Sfmvankessel | Jan 13, 2023 | life
The Power of Play By Steffi van Kessel How Much Time do you Spend on what Truly Brings you Joy? As kids we all know how to have fun. Whether that means running around, building towers or reading books, kids have the innate ability to know what they enjoy and feel no...
by Sfmvankessel | Dec 29, 2022 | work
Why perfectionism is a form of self-sabotage Setting the standards too high for yourself is a way of keeping yourself safe When I started working as a coach and writer, I felt deeply fulfilled: I was finally doing something that matched who I am. But the...
by Sfmvankessel | Dec 12, 2022 | work
How much of your true self are you taking to work? At what point does our desire to fit in result in us giving up what makes us unique? By Steffi van Kessel If your partner, parents or friends would watch you at work for a full day, will they recognise the...