Adventures with Polly

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Polly! 10/28/25 Polly! 10/28/25

ARE YOU THE MASTER OF YOUR TIME?

Our time is a highly valuable resource. Feeling that there just isn’t enough time is a complaint common among my coaching clients.
How many times have you said ‘I need to make time to...’ even though it is an impossible task. We can TAKE it but we can never MAKE it!

Polly! 7/30/25 Polly! 7/30/25

ARE YOU DRIVING WITH THE BRAKES ON?

My client had seen the signs for a while. Feeling overwhelmed. Carrying too much. They had reached a moment of truth:
“I can’t keep going like this. Life cannot continue as it was. Something has to give.”

Polly! 7/22/25 Polly! 7/22/25

The Importance of Escaping The Grind

So this weekend, after a labour-intensive week, I was lucky enough to head off to a cabin on Friday night. No kids, no responsibility, no Wi-Fi. The goal? To kick back and reconnect with the basics.

Polly! 4/22/25 Polly! 4/22/25

A POLLY PRESCRIPTION FOR: A confident change of career

Career changes are a common theme that comes up in my mental fitness one-to-one sessions. The uncertainty surrounding the desire for a change can be stifling - especially for those facing redundancy.

Polly! 4/1/25 Polly! 4/1/25

A POLLY PRESCRIPTION FOR: A FRAZZLED CEO

Recently, a weary business owner and team leader came to me, in need of some support through a change in their business direction and wanting to rest, recharge and adventure more...

Polly! 3/24/25 Polly! 3/24/25

Here’s to the wild, the free, weird and the wonderful…

Here’s to the wild, the free, weird and the wonderful.
To those who ride the waves on their own seas and lose sight of the shore. Who discard the rules, the labels and the chains that once bound them, in search of the truth of their heart.

Polly! 3/17/25 Polly! 3/17/25

ARE YOU READY FOR A CAREER ADVENTURE?

Imagine if it was possible to take a new career direction and earn a living doing something you love. Suppose you had the confidence and self-belief to stretch yourself beyond what you thought was possible, through starting or scaling a business. What would that look like for you?

Polly! 3/10/25 Polly! 3/10/25

SLEEP FOR MENTAL FITNESS

Sleep issues are incredibly common, affecting approximately 1 in 5 people. Poor sleep can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating, making it crucial to prioritise quality rest. The good news is that solutions to improve sleep are within reach.

Polly! 2/4/25 Polly! 2/4/25

The Power of Habits: How Routines Shape Mental Fitness

As action-biased humans, we naturally focus on getting things done. When we take purposeful actions repeatedly, they become routines—and over time, those routines evolve into habits. Helpful habits that support our health and happiness play a huge role in boosting mental fitness.

Polly! 9/17/24 Polly! 9/17/24

CONNECT WITH YOUR TRIBE

Every day is an opportunity to have more, be more, and do more. Whether it’s about your personal life, your career path, your health, or matters of the heart, I believe it is possible to create a supportive and wise team.

Polly! 5/14/20 Polly! 5/14/20

The Art of Making Change: Mental Fitness in Action

The art of making change builds skills that strengthen mental fitness. There are many components to change management that need to be understood for this to be possible. Becoming a high performer can happen with solid habits, establishing clear goals, creating a roadmap, choosing a mindset to fuel you forward, and learning to overcome any obstacles faced. We all have the skills to navigate change, albeit fear-provoking at times. This article will enable you to tap into your capacity to manage the art of change with clarity, focus, persistence, and direction.

Polly! 5/1/20 Polly! 5/1/20

Resilience - Strengthening Mental Fitness

Resilience is one of the many ingredients in the creation of Mental Fitness. We all have the potential to develop resilience traits and to adopt approaches to resilience building that make it possible for us to thrive.

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