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Elena Obst
Jan 272 min read
Everyday courage
The word courage might conjure up mental images of some kind of adversarial figure, physical pursuits, perhaps its gendered, maybe not....
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Elena Obst
Jan 52 min read
New year, intentionally
People sometimes scoff at New Year’s resolutions. But I froth the whole concept! I understand why people may scoff. The cliched...
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Elena Obst
Sep 30, 20241 min read
Harness time to achieve your goals.
Start wherever. But start. The best time is now. I'll wear that dress on a special occasion. I'll register for that run when I'm fitter....
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Elena Obst
Sep 23, 20242 min read
Value is a Verb
Recently I was asked if I would like to present at a women's brunch at a local wellness studio. An opportunity I simply could not pass...
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Elena Obst
Jul 13, 20241 min read
For purpose, for passion, for people.
These are the guiding drivers for Cognitively Speaking. For purpose Counselling others on their mental health and well-being gives me...
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Elena Obst
Jul 13, 20242 min read
Welcome to the Cognitively Speaking blog!
Covering all things counselling, mental health, wellbeing, tools and tales. If you are already following Cognitively Speaking on...
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For purpose, for passion, for people.
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