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When the heat is on are you, like me, turned off?

While everyone else is ‘living their best life’, I’m quietly unravelling in a linen dress that doesn’t (contrary to what the fashion gurus say) look good with creases.

For me it’s about the pressure to “enjoy” the outdoors when you don’t share that Labrador pup-like glee of throwing yourself on the nearest patch of grass.

It’s also become illegal to stay inside when it’s sunny punishable by passive-aggressive comments like ‘OOH, isn’t it GORGEOUS out?’”

Picnics? Picky Bits enjoyed with ants, wasps and grass-triggered eczema. What’s wrong with hearty meals supped in darkened Victorian rooms?

I found myself scrabbling around my salvias this morning looking earnestly for little brown spiders; the first hopeful sign autumn might be on its way.  The solstice is behind us, the evenings are closing in by minutes per day and it’s an endurance for those who have the reverse of gloomy winder SAD and are unwitting slaves to the toxic positivity of summer.

So for those of you in the cool minority here are a few after-sun salves that may get you through the hypnogogic mayhem of the months ahead:

• Heat and self-consciousness are prickly associates. It’s OK to not bare all. No need for body-con fabrics that cling like a needy ex.
• Not everyone restores energy the same way – sunlight for some is stimulation – for others enervation. That’s OK too.
• Honesty beats obligation
•  Not every sunny day has to be a personal development opportunity
• You can still light candles at 4pm – that’ll fool them!
•  Rest, boundaries, and pro-comfort on your terms

And finally acceptance is everything. If may not be “you” to be a summer person but you can do it your way and put the others on ice.

Summer’s for amateurs anyway 😊

Pure Coaching Academy

An Invitation to Life Coaching Workshop – still a few places left for next Friday

Why not truly enjoy your summer safe in the knowledge that you will be fulfilling a promise to yourself to change your life and career this year.

The Invitation to Life Coaching Workshop gives you a real taste of what coach training at the Pure Coaching Academy feels like.

Here’s what you get 

Clarity On Your Coaching Journey:

No more second-guessing or wondering ‘what if’’. You’ll walk away knowing whether coaching is truly your calling and what your next steps should be.

An Understanding Of What It Takes To Coach:

Learn what coaching really is (and isn't), the essential skills you need, and how to stand out in a growing industry.

Real Coaching Tools And Techniques:

Experience 3 powerful coaching methods you can use immediately. These tools will help you set better goals, gain clarity on what matters most, and visualise the future you want to create - whether you pursue coaching or not.

A Taste Of What Pure Academy Is Like:

Get an insider's view of our teaching style, our unique coaching modules and our P.U.R.E. Method in action.

Freedom to Pick Your Path:

There’ll be no pressure or hard sell. You’ll get honest guidance so you can make the right decision for you and your career - whether that's now or later.

An Introduction to Coaching Workshop hosted via Zoom on:

Saturday 4th July or Friday 17th July.

Time: 10am-12.30pm GMT⏐11am-1:30pm CET

Your investment is £97 and your workshop fee will be deducted from the course price if you enroll in our Autumn term.

Watch our latest webinar to find out more.

Click below to sign up and for a full rundown of everything you get when you join. 

About Carole Ann Rice

Carole Ann is an award winning journalist, media consultant and high profile coach, with over 20 years' coaching experience with private clients and major organisations such as the London School of Economics and Play England.

She co-wrote Start Your Dream Business and Find Your Dream Job which are available from Amazon.

She is the winner of 'Best Coach' in the Best Business Women's Awards 2017.

She is also MD of the Pure Coaching Academy which is an accredited (IIC&M) 8 week life coach training course where she trains people to become world class coaches. It includes an inclusive coaching manual which is the handbook of any new life coach when starting out.

As her website boldly states "not just another life coach".

Carole Ann Rice | Real Coaching Co | Pure Coaching Academy 

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