Finding Balance as a Parent and a Coach: Navigating Both with Intention
Sophie Abell, GMBPsS Sophie Abell, GMBPsS

Finding Balance as a Parent and a Coach: Navigating Both with Intention

Balancing parenting and running a Coaching practice isn’t easy, but it’s possible with the right strategies. In this post, I share five key strategies that help me maintain the balance between my professional and personal life. From setting clear boundaries to embracing imperfection, these tips help me stay grounded and present for both my family and my clients. If you're juggling it all, these ideas might help you too!

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Rest, Reflect, Recharge: Choosing Self-Compassion in Parenting
Sophie Abell, GMBPsS Sophie Abell, GMBPsS

Rest, Reflect, Recharge: Choosing Self-Compassion in Parenting

Making the decision to take time out for yourself isn’t easy. The inner dialogue often kicks in with reasons why you shouldn’t, and the guilt quickly follows. It’s tempting to give in, but when we pause and reflect on what that inner narrative is saying, we have the power to choose a compassionate response instead. By intentionally prioritising rest and recharge, we give ourselves the chance to reset. The result? We can show up as more patient, present, and compassionate parents, better equipped to navigate the demands of family life.

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Quietening the Inner Critic
Sophie Abell, GMBPsS Sophie Abell, GMBPsS

Quietening the Inner Critic

In this article I reflect on the Inner Critic. We’ve all heard that internal voice - the one that insists we’re not good enough, that we’re failing, or getting it all wrong. Its messages are rarely rooted in truth. But what if you could silence it? What if you could reframe its narrative into one that empowers you?

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Back at My Desk: Reflections and Intentions for 2025
Sophie Abell, GMBPsS Sophie Abell, GMBPsS

Back at My Desk: Reflections and Intentions for 2025

With the New Year comes a natural pause … a moment to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re heading. It’s a time to honour the lessons learned, the growth achieved, and the challenges overcome. It’s also an opportunity to set intentions, embrace change, and step into the possibilities of what’s to come. This year, let’s prioritise balance, self-compassion, and emotional wellness as the foundation for everything we aspire to achieve.

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Beyond the Wardrobe: Unlock your Narnia
Sophie Abell, GMBPsS Sophie Abell, GMBPsS

Beyond the Wardrobe: Unlock your Narnia

What Lies Behind the Doors of Your Narnia?

This simple yet powerful metaphor beautifully captures what coaching can offer. Coaching is like stepping through the wardrobe into Narnia - a journey into the unknown, where endless possibilities and a life you didn’t realise was possible await. It’s about discovering the magic that already resides within you, and opening doors to a version of yourself that you didn’t even know existed.

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Stepping Into the Arena: The Lessons we Model in Courage and Growth
Sophie Abell, GMBPsS Sophie Abell, GMBPsS

Stepping Into the Arena: The Lessons we Model in Courage and Growth

In this post, I share a profound conversation with my 6-year-old son. It’s a moment that highlights the powerful lessons we can teach our children by role modelling our own courage and vulnerability through stepping into the spotlight of our own arenas and showing them what it means to embrace growth and strength.

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The Power of Vulnerability
Sophie Abell, GMBPsS Sophie Abell, GMBPsS

The Power of Vulnerability

In this post, I share a deeply vulnerable moment from my life, hoping to inspire you to welcome vulnerability into your own. The truth is, when we choose to show up with the courage to be vulnerable, we unlock the potential for growth, new opportunities, and meaningful experiences. I hope you find value in this reflection and take away whatever resonates with you.

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