Updated July 13, 2023

Anxiety can be overwhelming, but it's important to remember that you have the power to regain control over your mental well-being. By asking yourself key questions and implementing practical strategies, you can alleviate anxiety and foster a calmer state of mind. In this article, we will explore effective techniques to help you navigate anxiety and regain a sense of control over your thoughts and emotions.

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From Chaos to Calm: A 7-Step Guide for Managing Anxious and Stressful Thoughts

Updated May 9, 2023

Some people feel they ruin every relationship they have. Now this might be down to poor self-esteem - a kind of grabbing too much of the blame pie for themselves, but...
sometimes there are real relationship-sabotaging behaviours that once spotted and understood, can help you have healthier relationships.
In this month's article I give you nine love-destroying behaviours and some ideas on how to help you overcome them. I hope you find this useful and interesting.
Here's to giving all our relationships the best chance possible!

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How to Stop Self-Sabotaging in Relationships

Updated March 16, 2023

Imagine waking up with a sense of purpose and direction, understanding more about what you want and how you’re going to get there. Picture yourself overcoming challenges with ease, confident in your ability to control your life and make decisions that align with your values. If this is what you want, you need self-determination. In this article, I will share 10 ways to increase this quality in yourself so you can tap into your inner strength and unleash your true potential.

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Increase your self-determination

Updated January 4, 2023

people pleasing

People-pleasing hides in many places. We tell ourselves we don't want to offend anyone by saying no. Or we may risk be frowned upon for speaking up. We want to be liked, but we also want to be ourselves, and to have our needs met, so sometimes it feels like we are balancing on a tightrope: approval and acceptance versus boundaries and looking after ourselves. Today's tip is about navigating this dilemma.

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Top 23 Tips to Start 2023 Better – Day 20

Updated January 4, 2023

drama

Xmas was the season of goodwill and drama (and I don't mean the nativity play). You may have visited family and experienced lots of blaming, judging, and complaining. This happens more easily when people get busy, are tired or emotional. So, today's tips are about managing your response. How to navigate our own drama or someone else's? This is number 16 in the top 22 challenges my clients experienced during 22.

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Top 23 Tips to Start 2023 Better – Day 16

Updated January 4, 2023

Learn how to communicate Better

This is an emotionally charged time of year and it can be a challenge for any of us to express the inevitable frustrations or irritations to our teams, families, and partners. This is especially hard to do when we are triggered and find it hard to remain calm. It takes some practice, skillfulness and control. Learn how to get more skillful in this area of your life.

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Top 23 Tips to Start 2023 Better – Day 15

Updated December 22, 2022

2023 Planner

We're less than one week away from starting 2023! What better time than now to start planning your new year and make it the best one yet? Elisa Di Napoli guides you through her favorite process to help you create your plan for 2023.

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Plan your 2023 with me!

Updated October 18, 2022

What is Stage Fright also known as Performance Anxiety? Stage fright, also known as performance anxiety is an intense fear and nervousness of being in front of a group of people. Stage fright is a common feeling that many people experience when they are about to step on stage. This can be a feeling of terror, panic, or even just unease. But it is important to remember that this is simply an instinctive response. It can also be accompanied by more physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, nausea, shaking, and dizziness.

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Performance Anxiety: a definition and how to manage stage nerves