Signposts on the road to Clarity
After 16 years in Australia, James Parnell moved home with his wife Anne-Marie and their children Ava (8), Erin (6) and JJ (3). In a series for Irish Times Abroad, …
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The Uncomfortable Truth. Closing Windows.
My sister’s son turned 16 yesterday.We got around to the age-old chat about time going so quickly. When we returned to Ireland seven years ago, her son was the same …
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6 Crucial Questions to the Right Decision
A life well-lived is different for everyone. Maybe there is a general principle upon which we can agree. A good life is one in which we make the most of …
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The ultimate guilt. Did we deny our children?
A client contacted me this week saying they are considering moving back to Ireland but wonder whether they would deny their children opportunities. It struck a chord. Not because I …
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Can I Delegate Big Decisions To A Spreadsheet?
The spreadsheet did not provide the answer. But it was not a waste of time. It was part of the journey of discovering more about ourselves and our values.
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How living near a Nursing Home offers Perspective
But sometimes, our need for purpose, a sense of meaning, a feeling that we are part of something bigger, and a more selfless outward view of the world changes our perspective.
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Decision Time? Clear to Committed in 4 Steps
The whispers have become loud voices calling you home. You feel conflicted – how to decide the right thing to do? Trust your gut. Have no regrets. Follow your inner …
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Relationships. The Reason with no Rhyme.
expectations of naturally falling back into step with relationships are not being met. Things are not going according to plan – if you can have such a thing.
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A Hero’s Journey: Focus on Green shoots
Life is Messy A big whiteboard sits behind my desk. I have plastered it with post-it notes. Each one contains one word – an emotion I felt while moving back …
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What If? Consciously Create your Life Vision.
A Visceral Vision About a year after returning to Ireland, something inspired me to enrol in a programme to train me to be a business and life coach. On day …
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