• Home
  • Barb Fletcher

All posts of Barb Fletcher

bullying

What if the secret solution to being bullied was within reach

Adolescence is a period of significant change and growth, where young people face many challenges as they navigate their way toward adulthood. One of the most critical challenges is dealing with bullying, which can have severe and long-lasting effects on mental health and well-being. Adolescents who experience bullying often struggle with self-regulation, making managing their […]
2 years ago
avoiding and attracting

The harder you try not to stress the more stress you feel.

Ever hear yourself say this under your breath? Stress is a natural part of life, but sometimes the harder we try to avoid it, the more stressed we become. This phenomenon, known as “paradoxical intention” or “reverse psychology”, can occur when we put too much emphasis on avoiding stress. It can lead to a self-fulfilling […]
2 years ago
woman trying to make a purchase decision

Do you want to make decisions you will be happy with?

Making decisions can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Our minds are bombarded with information, and the pressure to make the right choice can be intense. However, research has shown that the best decisions are made when we are in a state of coherence or self-regulation. Have you ever found yourself saying I am just […]
2 years ago
charging meeples

Supercharge Your Non-Negotiable Habits

Self-regulation is the ability to control one’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Have those New Year’s Resolutions become a thing of the past? Self-regulation is crucial to creating and maintaining non-negotiable habits because it gives you the power to stick to your commitments, even when faced with challenges and temptations. It could be your new “Super […]
2 years ago
Person looking out a window smiling

How often do you give yourself permission to be happy?

Have you ever heard someone referred to as having “high permission levels“? While this may seem vague, it is a powerful concept that can significantly impact our happiness, well-being, and success. This blog post will explore permission levels, how they affect our lives, and how we can increase our permission levels to achieve greater happiness, […]
2 years ago
stressed man in work clothes

How Not To Take Work Stress Home with You

Do you ever come home irritable because you had a rough day at the office? Do you take your frustrations from work out on your partner or family? After a long day at work, many of us find ourselves taking out our stress on friends, children, or significant others. And if we’re not careful, we […]
3 years ago
less stress in life podcast

Want To Reduce The Stress In Your Life (Podcast Archives)?

Deb Timmerman and I help individuals and organizations manage change and stress. Together, we bring you real conversations, stories about healing, and strategies to help you find the inspiration to move from stressed to your best. *You can access the full podcast, new and old episodes, on Buzzsprout. It also has links to all other […]
3 years ago
Network = Networth

To Deliver Quality Care Relationships Are Paramount

*onsite, and podcast app links The conversation on Network = Networth with Dalene Allen dove into my past, experience, tool set, and beliefs.  Ultimately, lifelong learning, and relationships have been a theme throughout my life.  My father was a farmer with a strong entrepreneurial spirit wrapped in the importance of connecting with people in order […]
3 years ago