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Blocking old friends doesnāt have to be sad or heavy. Itās a psychic emotional barrier and a commitment to yourself:
Due to our incompatibility, we will make no more memories together. Iām free to be myself online without feeling watched.
A love letter to the creative woman who thinks she is running out of time
Three extraordinary creative women who took unconventional paths and found recognition for their art later in life.
Come with me while I deconstruct the Myth of Running Out of Time
Since the rise of social media, it has never been easier to compare our life paths to others. This is especially true for creative women who joined social media in their teens and have spent over a decade witnessing curated highlight reels of success. The pressure to be further ahead, to have made it, to become the person we think we ought to be, is relentless - and somehow, completely normalised. Now, in the final year of my 20s, I can see more clearly the quiet, insidious messages that sow doubt. As you step out of your 20s, societyās obsession with youth becomes impossible to ignore. Confidence grows with experience, yet we're expected to have our creative practice fully refined before weāve had a decent amount of time to live into it. Many creative women leaving their 20s, or even their 30s, feel immense pressure around their art practiceātrapped in a ānow or neverā mentality about when they will achieve success If this pressure is alive within you and feels maddening, consider this an emotional and creative salve. Here are three extraordinary women who took unconventional paths and found recognition later in life: Marina AbramoviÄ, Sheila Hicks, and Bea Nettles.
Marina AbramoviÄ
Marina AbramoviÄ, The Artist Is Present, 2009, Ā© The Museum of Modern Art Marina AbramoviÄ has had a path that was anything but conventional. Most of her life has been spent dedicated to Performance Art which was not widely recognised as an artform until her mainstream breakthrough came with The Artist Is Present show at MoMA in 2010, when she was 63 years old. She grew up in Belgrade, Serbia and until she was 29 years old she still had to be home by 10pm still living with her parents in their strict military-influenced household. Her career demonstrates that evolution within in art can occur at any time. Despite often being ahead of her time, she remained committed to her personal vision, using her body as a medium even as she aged. Her work is a testament to the power of persistence and self-discovery, showing that age can enhance the depth and meaning of one's work.
Sheila Hicks
Sheila Hicks standing next to her work Saffron Sentinel at the Kunsthalle DĆ¼sseldorf. Photo: Katja Illner; courtesy the artist; VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024. Image via Apollo Magazine. Sheila Hicks had been creating textiles and weaving art since the 1950s, it was in the 2000s, while she was in her 70s, that she gained significant international recognition with large-scale installations and retrospectives. Sheila Hicksā story is a beautiful reminder that age should not be a barrier to reinvention. Her success later in life is a result of staying true to her artistic vision, experimenting with materials, and trusting the creative process. She defied convention by using weaving not just for tapestries but for large, immersive sculptures, showing that age can bring a new dimension to art and bold innovation.
Bea Nettles
Moon and Star Tarot Cards by Bea Nettles found on Pinterest Bea Nettles had been exploring experimental photography since the 1970s, blending the medium with personal, esoteric, and feminist themes. She taught photography at universities while maintaining her own creative practice, yet widespread recognition for her work in the art and photography world didnāt come until the 1990s, when she was in her 50s. Her journey shows that persistence and authenticity can take time to pay off. Her early works were often unconventional, and it wasnāt until later that her exploration of themes like family, gender, and personal identity began to resonate more deeply with the art world. This is proof that following your vision, regardless of when recognition comes, will ultimately lead to creative fulfilment.
A Final Thought
As I stand at the threshold of my 30s, I remind myself: Iām not running out of time. I am exactly where I need to be - just as these women were exactly where they needed to be at every stage of their journey. So if youāre a creative woman feeling the weight of the ticking clock, know this: There is time. There is always time. Your art, your voice, your vision - they are yours to explore, to deepen, to live into. The timing of recognition is irrelevant; what matters is that you keep creating and strengthening the courage to share it.
What do I do?
Iām an EFT Tapping Practitioner (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and Healing-Focused Photographer. Itās my lifeās work to help others get clear on the essence of who they are and what feels authentic for them. My goal is to support people in creating lives filled with emotional fulfilment, purpose, and joy.
If this resonates with you, you can find out more about my work and reach out through my website: claire-farrell.com
It's my honour to hold space as we explore the beliefs and barriers holding you backāmaking room for your most authentic self to thrive.
You can also find helpful Tapping videos and fun updates on my TikTok and YouTube Lots of love, Claire
most people rush. most people fill space with noise. most people react rather than choose. when you move with intentionāwhen you pause, when you observe, when you take your timeāyou change the entire rhythm of how the world interacts with you. power isnāt always loud. sometimes, itās stillness.
Why Comparison Never Provides Fulfilling Evidence of Our Self-Worth
A Paradigm Shift to See Your Authentic Self as Your Biggest Inspiration
[Decorated Orange Trees in Palermo, Sicily February 2025] What is a paradigm shift?
A paradigm shift is a fundamental change in how we perceive and understand the world. It happens when our old ways of thinking no longer hold the same meaning, and a new perspective takes their place.
In the realm of self-worth and personal growth, one of the biggest paradigm shifts we can make is moving away from comparing ourselves to others.
Why Comparison Never Brings Satisfying Evidence of Our Self-Worth
Measuring ourselves and our successes against others rarely leaves us with a lasting sense of wholeness. Comparison often comes from a place of lack or an old wound. In some cases, it can be useful - like when you look at a bully and proudly remind yourself that you are not them. But when it comes to our peers, colleagues, and fellow creatives, comparison is outdated.
We grew up in a world that demanded we compete to be seen, yet the opposite is what truly brings us closer together. To enjoy the art and vision of another without feeling threatened by it - because we, too, are on our own mission - is a radical shift. When we respect and admire ourselves and our own journeys, we begin to realise that comparison is actually a scam.
The Scarcity Mindset and the Illusion of Lack
Social Media, Academia, and other institutions have convinced us that we must follow a set path to secure financial stability as creatives or business owners. But many of these so-called rules are not only flexible - they're optional.
Weāve been conditioned to believe that jobs are scarce, opportunities are limited, and that our self-worth should be low enough to accept whatever weāre given. But what if thatās not the whole truth?
Comparison thrives on a scarcity mindset, and comparison is a fragile pillar to prop up something as deep and meaningful as oneās self-image. When we believe thereās not enough to go around, we panic. But what if we had the ability to ground ourselves, pull the plug on that panic and sit with the energy of possibility instead? What if there truly is enough for everyone?
[Palermo, Sicily - February 2025] Breaking Free from the Dog-Eat-Dog Mentality
Society, media, and even our own families often reinforce the idea that we must fight for success and recognition. Films, TV shows, and stories repeatedly pit people against each other, making competition seem like the natural order of things. But this narrative often distances us from our truth.
The truth is, we are all wired differently. We each have unique skills, perspectives, and experiences that shape our paths. Although we may connect over similarities or contrasts, each personās life is their own game - full of video-game-style Easter eggs, synchronicities, lessons to unlock, and paths to build. To compare our journeys with anotherās is somewhat unfair when you think about it. No matter how similar two people may seem, the millions of unique cells in their bodies, the ways they process sensory information, and the micro-experiences and choices that shape their paths create an entirely distinct journey. Perhaps a family member will compare you to your sibling or cousin, unable to see this depth. But you can see it - that is the paradigm shift.
You Are in Competition with No One
Once the illusion of comparison breaks, you realise that you are in competition with no one. Unless, of course, it is genuinely your heartās desire to compete for an award, a title, or a challenge that excites you.
Otherwise, the path is yours. No one else has lived your life. No one else can bring to the world what you bring. There is more than enough space and opportunities for everyone who has the means to express their gifts and pursue their desires.
What if, instead of measuring ourselves against others, we focused on honouring the things that make us uniquely us? Self-worth is not a one-size-fits-all thing. It is built on knowing who you are and what feels important to stand by, shamelessly and without the self-doubt that comes from comparison.
And that is where true freedom begins!
What do I do?
Iām an EFT Tapping Practitioner (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and Healing-Focused Portrait Photographer. Itās my lifeās work to help others get clear on the essence of who they are and what feels authentic for them. My goal is to support people in creating lives filled with emotional fulfilment, purpose, and joy.
If this resonates with you, you can find out more about my work and reach out through my website: claire-farrell.com
It's my honour to hold space as we explore the beliefs and barriers holding you backāmaking room for your most authentic self to thrive.
You can also find helpful Tapping videos and fun updates on my TikTok and YouTube Lots of love, Claire
The Antidote to Overthinking Creative Projects
Lost in Overthinking? Hereās a Reliable Technique to Help You Escape and Create!
For portions of most creative peopleās lives, there have been times of overthinking-paralysis. Seemingly useful questions arise like:
Is this ME?
Is this too me? Is showing others who I really am too much?
Is this too different from my usual style?
Do I even have a style?
All of these questions, and more, are what distract creative people and just doing it. The mind offers the creative person a side quest, a maze in which to hunt for evidence that they are worthy. And, of course, this is a much less vulnerable act than the act of actually making something. This maze of overthinking is actually a coping mechanism, protecting all creatives from the same primal instinct: fear. Fear is a paralysing state to be in, no matter what you want to do. If it emerges, blocking the doorway to your creative flow, instead of trying to find your way around the maze of identity and aesthetics, try this instead:
EFT Tapping to Get Out of the Maze of Self-Doubt
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a simple but powerful tool that involves tapping on specific acupressure points while saying certain phrases to shift emotional states.
(To see the EFT Tapping points being used here is a quick video)
First, tap gently on a part of your body where you feel this fear or stuck energy - Below your collarbone, the side of your hand, your solar plexus or wherever feels natural - and repeat these words:
"I can see this maze. It wants me to question who I am And what I am doing. But I have done this a lot... and never got the answers that I was seeking. So I am open to trying something new now. Even though I have felt stuck in this maze, I know I am not alone. Many creatives before me have felt this way, And they found a way through. So maybeā¦ I can too."
This round is to get you out of your head and into your body, where action can happen. As you tap, notice any feelings or shifts in your energy. If you feel the stuck energy changing, follow it by tapping on that spot, or move to another area where you feel tension or discomfort.
Once you feel yourself grounding in your body again, try this next round:
"Even though I am aware of the maze, I accept that it is there. And even though the maze is there, I donāt have to do anything about it.
What if I could let the maze be there, And not be tempted to get in and search for my worth?
What if the fact that I have breath Proves that I am worthy enough... To let my ideas flow, To let myself create." Take a few deep breaths and reflect on how you feel after tapping, feel free to write down any emotions that arise and any shifts in energy that you feel. If you still feel stuck you can repeat this sequence until you feel a shift in energy and perspective, you can also return to it as often as you need for a perspective-shift.
Let Ideas Move Through You
Many great creatives, like Liz Gilbert, believe that ideas are entities outside of ourselves. They choose us as vessels to be born through. If we spend too much time overthinking, the idea can get bored waiting and move on to the next creative.
Ideas donāt ask for permission to exist - thatās a human thing, unfortunately.
This shift in perspective can feel hard to adjust to, so self-compassion is important. We will all find ourselves inside the maze of overthinking and self-doubt now and again - what matters is knowing that it isnāt real.
And having the tools to get out of our heads and come back to tangible realityāwhere it is, in fact, safe to create.
What do I do?
Iām an EFT Tapping Practitioner (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and Healing-Focused Portrait Photographer. Itās my lifeās work to help others get clear on the essence of who they are and what feels authentic for them. My goal is to support people in creating lives filled with emotional fulfilment, purpose, and joy.
If this resonates with you, you can find out more about my work and reach out through my website: claire-farrell.com
It's my honour to hold space as we explore the beliefs and barriers holding you backāmaking room for your most authentic self to thrive.
You can also find helpful Tapping videos and fun updates on my TikTok and YouTube Lots of love, Claire
People Are Always Confessing Their Secrets
Uncovering Hidden Truths: Carl Jung's Work and How People Often Unconsciously Share Their Deepest Personal Truths Mistaking them for Universal Truths
Have you ever noticed someone react strangely to something youāve said - maybe a twinge of discomfort, a sudden change in tone, or an awkward laugh? These moments can catch us off guard, but they often point to something deeper. Words have the power to resonate in ways beyond their surface meaning, striking chords in the nervous system of the person who receives them - revealing emotions or memories which can bleed into a perfectly normal and neutral conversation. I recently returned to The Essential Jung: Selected Writings Introduced by Anthony Storr. This was the very first of Carl Jungās books I read around seven years ago. Since becoming a certified practitioner in holistic emotional wellness, I felt called to revisit Jungās work. I wanted to explore this book again with fresh eyes - annotating it to the hilt. In the chapter which touches on Jungās early works he discusses his work with word association tests. Within his classic test Jung would repeat around 100 universally well-known words. Asking participants to respond with the first word that came to their mind, as quickly as possible. He used a stopwatch to record the timing of each response, noted the specific word given, and observed any visible signs of disturbance in the person being tested. By repeating the entire test multiple times, Jung aimed to deepen his exploration into the subtle, unconscious responses triggered by these seemingly simple words. From the findings gathered through these tests, Jung was able to uncover emotional patterns and, most intriguingly, the aspects of themselves that participants wished to conceal. He often used these tests with criminals, aiming to elicit confessions indirectly - and it worked. The seemingly neutral process of associating words revealed hidden truths, exposing the unconscious layered dynamics that shaped their thoughts and behaviours. Because of course, a lack of a response was just as incriminating as any response that they could have given.
Unconscious confessions
One striking example Jung shares in the book reveals just how profound these tests were in uncovering hidden truths. During one such test, Jung discovered that the participant had been involved in a drunken altercation, where he had stabbed another person with a knife - a crime that led to a year in prison. Despite the manās belief that he had buried this shameful memory, it was revealed through the word association test. Words like 'knife,' 'pointed,' and 'bottle' caused significant delays in his responses, accompanied by subtle signs of discomfort. These reactions, seemingly minor at first glance, spoke volumes about a deeply suppressed eventāan event the participant thought was well concealed. While I was reading this my mind was alerted to the many times that Iāve found myself in situations where I unintentionally uncover hidden truths, much like Jung did - not with criminals - but with people in my everyday life. Since becoming a practitioner who handles emotions of many different clients day to day, understanding that words hold different weight for different people. I have become highly a-tuned to the confessions people make outside of the therapeutic space, without realising they are confessing anything. This became particularly clear when I would be having conversations with friends and say something which I felt was reasonably neutral - and a friend would get defensive and ask me to explain my word choice. My response was often:
āWhat I said was not objectively offensive, I was just expressing myselfā
A good example of this happened with a friend who would visibly react whenever I mentioned my desire for wealth in this lifetime. Theyād quickly interrupt to remind me how equally valid and important the working class are. While their intentions were likely well-meaning, it felt tone-deaf, especially considering I grew up in one of the most impoverished areas of Scotland. Isn't it possible for the working class to dream of more for themselves, just as anyone else can? Why can't we all hold space for our individual dreams while also working towards a better collective future?
Does me sharing a vision that feels warm in my chest become something shameful to someone entrenched in their own dogmaāor perhaps, deep financial struggles that are more about their personal emotional blocks than a reality I need to be 'educated' on? So, words such as wealth, money, and holidays - neutral and broad topics for many people - would all result in our conversations heading south.
What does this tell me?
It tells me that this person was deeply uncomfortable about what it means to have, use, and cultivate money. This person has built a beautiful life for themselves, and yet, within their own limitations, there are areas of life that are quite neutral and open to me (after lots of EFT Tapping about money!) that are a no-go for them. Those topics would put them in a bad mood and make me regret bringing the topic up, even though itās worth noting that this person was raised with a huge amount of wealth. This person was repeatedly defending the working class to me - the actual so called working class within this dynamic - while completely missing the fact that I was living in that very reality, having grown up in one of the most impoverished areas of Scotland and against the odds, built a life for myself which has outlived the expectations most people would put on the resilient and resourceful people labeled the āworking classā by people who see themselves as ānot thatā. This brings me back to Jungās word association tests, where even a seemingly neutral word can trigger unconscious reactions, just like my friendās defensiveness whenever I mentioned wealth. Jungās tests highlighted how people inadvertently "tell on themselves," exposing insecurities, emotional conflicts, and unresolved issues through their reactions, even if they arenāt aware of it. These seemingly innocent responses carry deeper truths about the individual, much like how my friendās defensiveness was less about me and more about their own unaddressed feelings around money and wealth.
Universal Truth or Unconscious Projection?
Becoming an EFT practitioner within the world of emotional wellness has shown me just how much peopleās reactions reveal about their inner world. In my work with clients, Iāve seen that the things people resist or react to most are often the very areas where they hold unresolved emotional blocks. Just as Jung discovered through his tests, we are constantly telling stories about ourselves, but often without realising it. These stories that we tell are not always as objective as we think, yet we present them as such - making them feel like universal truths when theyāre actually deeply personal, unconscious narratives.
How does EFT Tapping come into it?
Itās important to mention that through the self-acceptance that EFT Tapping offers, we can move beyond shame and develop a deeper understanding of our inner world. With courageous self-acceptance and the willingness to engage with our unconscious mind, we can begin to interact with others more openly, free from unconscious projections. Conversations, like the one with my friend, become opportunities to look beyond the surface and see the stories we each carry. When we start paying attention, we can begin to recognise the unconscious limitations others live within - often without even realising it - and, in doing so, approach each interaction with more compassion and understanding, while also honouring our own limits and boundaries.
What do I do?
Iām an EFT Tapping Practitioner (Emotional Freedom Techniques). Itās my lifeās work to help others get clear on the essence of who they are and what feels authentic for them. My goal is to support people in creating lives filled with emotional fulfilment, purpose, and joy.
If this resonates with you, you can find out more about my work or reach out through my website: claire-farrell.com
It's my honour to hold space as we explore the beliefs and barriers holding you backāmaking room for your most authentic self to thrive.
You can also find helpful Tapping videos and fun updates on my Tiktok: @clairefarrell__ Lots of love, Claire
Exploring The Core Belief: āIām Not Good Enoughā
How knowing that my beloved dog was peacefully chilling at home while I endured the depressive hellscape of school convinced me I wasnāt good enough to live a meaningful life. Getting To The Core
Have you ever stopped to think about where your biggest insecurities began? One of mineāāIām not good enoughāāhas been a steady voice for most of my life. It pops up when Iām tired, overwhelmed, or triggered, like an automatic reflex. For years, I questioned it, but I feared what lay underneath. I opened the lid of the box so far then closed it and buried it because it felt too scary.
But when I did finally open it, safely in therapy, I saw it for what it was. And it was even a bit too simple!
This belief was planted in me during schoolāa place that shouldāve fostered growth but for me did the opposite.
Where It Began
As an undiagnosed neurodivergent child, I didnāt fit into the mould that school demanded. I wasnāt focused enough, fast enough, or obedient enough. But more than that, school failed to align with one of my core values: meaningful work. I need emotional connection, curiosity, and purpose to commit to any task.
Instead, the work felt disconnected and impersonal. Without emotional meaning, I couldnāt focus, couldnāt stomach it, and couldnāt succeed. The adults around me treated my struggles as personal failures.
They asked, Whatās wrong with you? They bribed and threatened me to change and conform. They forced me to apologise for being myself.
All the while, I would sit there, lost in daydreams of being at home with my dog, or in the garden with my Gran, surrounded by colour, joy, and the kind of meaningful experiences I craved. School felt like a punishment for simply existing. I resented how adults enjoyed a life of autonomyālounging in cafĆ©s or wandering in nature āwhile I was trapped in that joyless box.
Over time, I internalised their message: If I couldnāt change to meet my teachersā demands, I must not be good enough.
The Impact of Generalisation
The tricky part is: a childās mind doesnāt distinguish between specific situations and the bigger picture. When I was told I wasnāt good enough for their systems and expectations, my brain didnāt just say, Oh, Iām not good at this one thing. It said, Iām not good at anything.
And this generalisation became my default belief. Whenever I struggled or failed at something, my brain reinforced the same story: See? I told you. Youāre not good enough.
[Me in 2021 aged 25, feeling contorted and confused, still convinced I wasnāt good enough]
Challenging the Belief
As an adult, Iāve gradually learned to see through the cracks in this belief. When Iām triggered and that old feeling creeps in, I stop and ask myself:
ā¢ Not good enough for what?
ā¢ Who decided that?
ā¢ Is it even true?
On my good days, I know the belief doesnāt hold up. The school system wasnāt designed for kids like me. It didnāt care about my emotional engagement or my creativityāit wanted compliance. I wasnāt not good enough; I was just in the wrong environment for somebody like me. Primary school was my little 7 year military service.
The Bigger Picture
Now I see that my greatest strengths were in the very qualities I was once shamed for: my emotional depth, my curiosity, and my desire for connection. These are the parts of me that thrive in the 'real' worldāthe world outside the rigid and outdated systems of an underfunded early 2000s public primary school.
The belief that āIām not good enoughā still lingers, but itās much quieter now. When it surfaces, I remind myself:
ā¢ Itās a relic of a time when I wasnāt understood.
ā¢ Itās a lie, rooted in someone elseās inability to see my worth.
ā¢ Itās not my truth.
Iām learning to replace it with something more honest: I am enough, just as I am.
[Self-Portrait Summer 2023]
Journal Prompt
If this resonates with you, try reflecting on your own experiences:
ā¢ What core belief have you carried from childhood?
ā¢ Where do you think it began?
ā¢ What happens when you question its truth?
What do I do?
Iām an EFT Tapping Practitioner (Emotional Freedom Techniques). Itās my lifeās work to help others get clear on the essence of who they are and what feels authentic for them. My goal is to support people in creating lives filled with emotional fulfilment, purpose, and joy.
If this resonates with you, you can find out more about my work or reach out through my website: claire-farrell.com
It's my honour to hold space as we explore the beliefs and barriers holding you backāmaking room for your most authentic self to thrive.
You can find helpful Tapping videos and fun updates on my Tiktok @clairefarrell__ Lots of love, Claire
Redefining Success: What Neurodivergent Burnout and Rock Bottom Taught Me About Authentic Joy and Success The Struggle
People often talk about their "big three" in astrology, but I was born with a second "big three"āa trio that would shape my life in ways I never expected. Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and ADHD.
At first, they felt like chainsāpulling me down, dictating how I moved through the world. The beliefs I picked up about myself because of them led me to rock bottom many times. Yet, paradoxically, itās also these very traitsāwhen reframed as strengthsāthat gave me the resilience to climb back up and try again.
Thereās something deeply transformative about hitting rock bottom. Itās painful, confusing, and isolating, but itās also a moment where everything shifts. As a neurodivergent individual, Iāve often felt like the world wasnāt made for my braināor maybe my brain wasnāt made for the world! The burnout, the overwhelm, the self-doubtāat times, theyāve felt impossible to reckon with. And yet, those very limits have taught me the most about who I am and what Iām capable of.
But what if I told you that rock bottom is where real self-knowing starts? Itās where I realised my strengthāwhere I learned that even my deepest struggles, nights when I cried myself to sleep feeling like Iāll never fit in, were all slippery rocks on the long hike towards a life on the summit of self-advocacy and clarity and self-respect.
For me, when I had cried until I was numb, I made a choiceāAm I going to live in this world as who I am at my core, a resilient, multifaceted, and skilled person, or as a series of disempowering labels and apologies?
Sick of apologising for being myself, I decided I would be the decision-maker about my own self-worth.
And you know what? You have that same power. You are capable of redefining the narrative and taking your power back, just like I did.
Breaking Free from the Conventional
I used to think that if I didnāt fit into the corporate world, if I didnāt climb the ladder, I wasnāt successful. I'd be doomed to the bottom of the food chain forever if I didn't go against the grain of my own wellbeing just to feel valuable. One of the most challenging symptoms of my ADHD is the sheer visceral reaction I have to corporate hierarchyāit made me feel nauseous just thinking about it. But let me tell youāsuccess isnāt one-size-fits-all. Iāve worked in environments that drained me, that made me feel like I wasnāt good enough because I didnāt function in the traditional ways. I envied those who seemed to thrive in the game without losing themselves. But guess what? That wasnāt me. I don't need to pretend that it should be.
If youāre like me and have tried to force yourself into someone elseās definition of success, Iām here to give you permission to stop.
Itās all made up by someone else anyway, so why shouldnāt you create your own definition?
You donāt need a corporate title to prove your worth. Your power lies in what makes you differentāin the unique strengths that neurodivergence has gifted you. And thatās where the real magic happens.
Embracing Your Neurodivergent Gifts
Iāve learned that being neurodivergent isnāt a curseāitās my greatest strength. Itās the way I see the world through a lens that others often miss, the way I connect deeply with people, and the way I create solutions that others might not even imagine. These arenāt weaknesses; theyāre gifts that I now embrace and use to fuel my journey toward success and a life of fulfilment.
The world may not always understand these gifts, but I do. And, more importantly, I know how to harness them. You donāt have to fit into a mould to succeed. In fact, breaking out of that mould is where your true potential lies. And honestly, itās what the world needs to see more of!
Itās time to stop doubting your worth. You are a leader. Your uniqueness is what makes you stand outāin all the ways that truly count.
My definition of success: A daily life filled with emotional fulfilment, financial stability, and good health.
Shifting the Narrative on Self-Doubt and Rock Bottom
My wonderful therapist told me recently that self-doubts only alert us to the fact that our mood is low. It's trueāthe voices of doubt we hear are often just stuck energy, like having emotional indigestion. This is where tools like EFT Tapping can be invaluable. To shift the stuckness, yawn or burp it out, like literal trapped wind causing distress. It doesnāt have to mean anything.
Every time I feel completely hopeless, like things are falling away around meāseemingly as a result of my neurodivergence or my way of being in generalāI know Iām on the verge of something big.
Sometimes it feels like waiting at an airport to board a flight to a completely unknown destination and start again from scratch.
But it has happened to me so many times now that my soul kind of enjoys it. My ego and human self, who are gripping onto reality, want to fight to keep things the sameāthey hate change. But my soul has the courage to surrender, and every time I have done that, Iāve come out better later on.
And when I get to the other side? Thatās where shit really happens. You can do this too. Every ounce of fear is an invitation to find deeper levels of confidence, clarity, and leadership thatās already inside you.
The Joy of Redefining Success
Hereās the secret: success doesnāt have to look like what society says it should. When I stopped forcing myself into a mould that wasnāt mine and started listening to my intuition, I realised something profoundāI was already successful. Everything I needed was within me: the freedom to create, the joy of building something meaningful, and the ability to lead in a way thatās authentic to who I am.
Iām not walking a path that someone else laid out for meāIām creating my own. And you can too. You are the author of your story. You are more than capable of leading your life in a way that lights you up, brings you joy, and allows you to thriveāneurodivergence and all.
I know youāre tired. I know you feel misunderstood. But when youāre ready to claim the unique, brilliant energy that is all yoursāyouāve got this.
If this resonates with you, and youāre seeking support to build confidence while breaking free from the limiting beliefs youāve internalised as a neurodivergent individualādiagnosed or undiagnosedāIām here to help. I work with people just like you to rediscover clarity, confidence, and a vision for a successful, joyful life that feels true to who you are. Feel free to reach out to me though my website:
EFT Tapping in Berlin, an invitation to deepen the connection between body and mind. Portrait photos in nature in Berlin for enhanced emotio
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See you sooon
Claire x
It is my highest honour and joy to once again be supporting like-minded people through the heart of winter! https://www.claire-farrell.com/deep-winter Winter has a way of amplifying emotions. The cold, the dark, the stillness ā they can lead to reflection, struggle, or a sense of disconnect. But what makes this journey so powerful is the connection we share with others who are navigating the same path.
Supporting others through this time has always been more than just work to me ā itās a deeply fulfilling experience. Every story, every shared moment, and every breakthrough reminds me of the strength that comes when we come together, showing compassion for ourselves and each other. This programme, this shared space of care and reflection, is a reminder that we are not alone.
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āWhat you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.ā
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Allowing yourself to fully rest sets you up for the most expansive creativity when your energy returns
i'll never be fully offline because online is where the awesome women thinkers from around the world congregate to share little details about their days and what they're interested in
āClarke clearly took to heart the idea that it was harder to hit a moving target. Whenever one avenue for her creativity was blocked, she found anotherā
- The Artists Way by Julia Cameron pg.137
This felt like such a great relief to read this morning.
I was having a rant about something that happened last week and apologised to my partner for ranting and he says
āHakuna Matata, Simba didnāt die for nothingā
Which I think is the best advice Iāve ever heard yet.
The vibe tonight. Harry Potter ASMR, and itās Scorpio season tomorrow!
āhylas and the nymphsā (by john william waterhouse) medallion ~Ā
