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Why Do I Second-Guess Every Decision? How to Build Self-Trust Without Waiting for Certainty
If you keep reopening decisions, overthinking what people might think and waiting to feel completely sure, this psychology-informed guide can help you move forward.
Naomi Ashmore
3 days ago3 min read
What Actually Happens in an Online Life Coaching Session?
Curious about online life coaching but not sure what really happens in a session? Here’s a practical, psychology-informed guide to what to expect, who coaching can help and how to decide if it feels right for you.
Naomi Ashmore
4 days ago2 min read


When Did You Stop Choosing You?
When Did You Stop Choosing You? There’s a sentence I keep coming back to lately: “I just want to feel like myself again.” And I think a lot of us know exactly what that means. You haven’t necessarily lost yourself in one dramatic moment. There probably wasn’t a Tuesday afternoon when you suddenly thought, Well, that’s it then. I appear to have misplaced my entire personality. It usually happens much more quietly. Work. Family. Relationships. Responsibilities. Being the reliab
Naomi Ashmore
Sep 136 min read


You Know What You Want… So Why Are You Still Talking Yourself Out of It?
Why self-doubt gets louder when something matters — and why you don’t have to wait for confidence before you act There are some things in life we genuinely don’t know the answer to. And then there are the things we sort of know the answer to… …but have managed to hold approximately 47 internal meetings about anyway. You want to apply for the job. Send the email. Start the business. Ask the question. Set the boundary. Go somewhere new. Put yourself forward. Try the class. Make
Naomi Ashmore
Aug 318 min read


What Will People Think? When Fear of Judgement Holds You Back
What Will People Think? When Fear of Judgement Starts Running Your Life Have you ever nearly done something and then stopped because one little thought crept in? “What will people think?” Maybe you wanted to wear something different. Post a photo. Speak up in a meeting. Walk into a gym on your own. Start something new. Say no to somebody. Change direction in your life. Or perhaps you typed something out for social media, stared at it for ten minutes, edited it approximately 4
Naomi Ashmore
Aug 176 min read


Why You Feel Guilty for Putting Yourself First (And Why It's Time to Change That)
There comes a point where you realise you've become an expert at looking after everyone else. You're the one people call when they need support. You remember birthdays. You check everyone got home safely. You say yes when you're exhausted because you don't want to let anyone down. And yet, when someone asks how you're doing, you pause. Because somewhere along the way, you've forgotten to ask yourself the same question. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. One of the mos
Naomi Ashmore
Jul 263 min read


Why Waiting Until You Feel Ready Is Keeping You Stuck
By Naomi, BSc (Hons) Psychology | Level 7 Life Coach Have you ever found yourself thinking... "I'll apply for that job when I feel more confident." "I'll start my own business when I know more." "I'll ask for the promotion when I feel ready." "I'll finally make that change when I stop doubting myself." Or maybe you've been telling yourself... "Now just isn't the right time." If any of those thoughts sound familiar, I want you to know something... You're not lazy. You're not l
Naomi Ashmore
Jul 154 min read
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