Money is a widespread and persistent source of stress amongst adults globally.
This is not surprising. We need money to function in the world. And we can’t always control how it flows in our lives.
Financial wealth is also an important factor in how we view ourselves: our self-worth. And in how others view us: our status in society.
A few years into my coaching practice, I noticed something that kept appearing in different forms.
Clients would come to me with what looked, on the surface, like a money problem. They were overspending, or hoarding, or unable to charge what their work was worth, or earning well and still feeling permanently behind. But as we talked, it became clear that the numbers were rarely where the real story lived.
The real story was older than that. It often went deeper than they were consciously aware.
At the beginning of a new year, with the end-of-year splurge weighing on bank balances, many people expect motivation to surge back into their lives as though it were something seasonal.
A new diary. A clean inbox. A sense of reset.
There is an unspoken assumption that once the festivities have passed and the routines resume, drive will follow. We will feel ready. Clear. Energised.
As I write this, I am full of a cold and my lungs desperately cough up things that don’t belong inside me any more. It feels apt. Our bodies are so literal. My body is inviting me slow down, look at what’s inside my metaphorical backpack and let go of old toxic baggage before I lay out my path for 2026.
We often talk about abundance in terms of money; how to earn it, save it, attract it.
But what if the truest gateway to abundance isn’t found in your bank balance, but in how you value your time?
This article is part two in the How to Create Abundance series. In part one, we explored 5 common money myths that hold us back. Today, we’re looking at time; not as a schedule to manage, but as a deeply personal expression of self-worth and presence.
Because if money comes and goes, time only goes.
And how you spend it says everything about what you value; including yourself.
Choosing a coach is a deeply personal decision.
It’s not just about qualifications, credentials, or how many certifications they’ve got framed on the wall. It’s about something quieter. More instinctive.
It’s about finding someone who helps you feel safe, seen, and gently stretched.
Someone who doesn’t offer all the answers, but asks the right questions.
So if you’re wondering whether I’m the right coach for you, allow me to offer a few thoughts. Not to convince you, but to help you feel into the answer for yourself.
Sometimes, the hardest part of change isn’t the work itself — it’s the decision to begin.
If you’ve found yourself circling the idea of coaching, dipping a toe in and pulling it back out again, you’re not alone. The question I hear most often (whispered between the lines) is:
“Am I actually ready for this?”
Let’s explore that, gently.
We’re living in a golden age of support. Therapy, coaching, mentoring, consulting; there’s never been more help available to guide us through life’s twists and turns.
But with so many options, it’s natural to wonder:
“What kind of support do I really need?”
“Is a coach right for me, or would I be better off seeing a therapist?”
The answer? It depends; not just on what you’re facing, but on how you want to move through it.
Let’s break it down gently.
Let’s talk about money.
Not spreadsheets or compound interest — but the deeper relationship we have with value, investment, and the sometimes uncomfortable act of spending on ourselves.
I’ve noticed that when it comes to coaching, one of the most common questions people ask (sometimes aloud, often just quietly in their heads) is:
“Is this really worth the money?”
And the truth is… it depends.
Money is tight. Time is precious. And when life feels uncertain, the idea of paying someone to talk to you might sound… well, indulgent.
“Can’t I just talk to a friend instead?”
It’s a fair question and one I often hear.
The truth is, sometimes all we need is a friend. Someone to hold space, pour the tea, and let us unravel our thoughts without interruption. A good friend can soothe the soul like almost nothing else.
But there’s a distinction worth noticing and it’s one that matters.
