Sup4thesoul

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

I get to start work at 10.30am.

I wake naturally.

I walk the beach.

I have a slow coffee.

I journal.

Then I begin my workday.

I prepare a healthy lunch.

Heck, sometimes I even take a nap in the sun.

Not because I don't work hard.

Not because I don't care deeply about my clients.

But because I built a private practice that supports my wellbeing instead of constantly competing with it.

My life is slower.

More balanced.

More intentional.

And because of that, I often find I have more to give—not less.

For many years I thought this kind of life was for other people.

It wasn't.

It was possible. I just didn't know where to start.

If you've ever found yourself wondering whether there might be another way to practise your profession—one that aligns with your values, your wellbeing, and the life you want to live—perhaps this workshop is for you.

Join us for a practical and honest day exploring what it really takes to establish a private practice.

No hype.

No "get rich quick" promises.

Just real conversations, practical guidance, lessons learned, and space to explore whether private practice might fit your future.

Optional Day 4
Setting Up Private Practice Workshop
Taupō • September 2026

05/06/2026

Food for thought. I tend to agree with it. I know it was my experience. And, in my experience, many helping professionals tend to have alot of empathy. I know I did and still do. I have to work hard at maintaining my boundaries with empathy in order to survive' the role. And, that goes for personal too for me.

Article saying similar too:

https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/practice/fear-behind-no-relearning-boundaries-social-work/

The answer? Be very intentional with your boundaries.



Happy Weekend people! 🫶

04/06/2026

Read that again.

01/06/2026

I’m reading another book — Māori Millionaire by Te Kahukura Boynton. What a young wahine! I also jumped on her online wānanga the other day… worth it 😉
And, not just about making money, but the trauma that lies under it.
https://www.maorimillionaire.com/
https://www.facebook.com/maorimillionaire

It reminded me of all the learning I’ve done over the years — Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Intuitive Mastery by Rebecca Davison, and so much research around the mind-body connection, energy, stored emotions, illness, and healing.

One thing that keeps standing out for me is this: so much of what sits underneath our stress, burnout, over-responsibility, and ways of being… lives deeper in the body and nervous system than many of us realise.

This comes up in supervision sometimes too. For example, a supervisee may notice a pattern of over-responsibility becoming a theme in both life and practice. Together, we unpack where it came from, how it has served them (or not), and how it may be contributing to burnout.

Then sometimes… we move beyond talking.

We jump on the table and do some “Meraki” — my own blend of Reiki and mirimiri/romiromi-informed healing. Using intuition, wairua, gentle bodywork, breath, and connection to Atua, we work to release what no longer needs to be carried.

For me, learning Māori healing practices through Gabrielle at Tirohanga was a complete game changer and part of what led me to creating this process.

If this speaks to you, have a kōrero with me. And if you’re curious about Māori healing, I highly recommend checking out the upcoming wānanga with Gabrielle at Tirohanga.
We also unpack this a little in the upcoming Supervision Retreat. Ask about that too!

Come learn romiromi and mirimiri. You won’t regret it 💛

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27/05/2026

It took me a while to realise that burnout wasn’t necessarily about workload… and please remember, this is only my experience and interpretation.

For me, it was more about boundaries. Struggling to say no. The stories and patterns I’d carried through my younger life. The pressure to keep giving, keep helping, keep holding everything together.

That’s why I believe supervision matters so deeply. Not just for the work itself, but for the person doing the work.

So, now, I will lie in the sun a little longer, I will delegate, I will keep practicing my nos', I will keep reminding myself I have nothing to prove and no one to impress.

It's not always easy, but, YOU are who you take to your mahi'. So you, better be ok' (at the least).

How, we show up matters and is felt by those around us.

25/05/2026

I have to say I am loving the use of AI (a paid, professional subscription with privacy locks etc).

I am creative and visual so this really appeals.

This was another more general, non specific recent korero in supervision, and how we chose to incorporate Te Awa Whiria model (that we use in professional retreats BTW) for understanding.

Isn't it beautiful?

I hope it helps with perspectives.

25/05/2026

Somewhere along the way back to balance from burnout, I began the smallest act of journaling I guess you'd call it. I don't particularly like that word as it feels too much like work, bit it's not, if you break it down into meaning.

I guess it was a wee commitment to me.
To show up everyday in some small way and be intentionally aware of my life and yes, grateful.

My child and I practiced gratefulness for many years of their wee childhood. In bed every night talking about the sweet' things before they drifted off to sweet dreams. I remember one if theirs was their wee Peter rabbit snack plate and that occasionally they'd be a choccy biccy amongst the veges, fruit and yoghurt.

This journaling' is an extension of that. Every year I buy a pretty book and most mornings I show up. It's just an a5 page and sometimes I fill the page with doodles. And, that's ok! There are no rules.
Recently I added a gifted book and now a random page is added to reflect on.

I also pull a card to ponder. They don't always make sense, but I note them for a moment regardless.

It's a small but simple routine that I practice in the sun over my first coffee. Sometimes it's by candlelight in the dark before the sun is even up.

I encourage you to become present in some small way before the day gets a little crazy.

Show up for you first.

22/05/2026

Still reading and loving Dr Lucy Hone's book How will ever get through this?'. Still so good!

Here's some practical tips she created. Of course, it would be better read in context of the book, but I'm sure you'll get the picture.

And, I don't think you need to be going through anything for them to be a thoughtful process using pen and paper while slowing down and becoming reflective too.

📚👓🌞☕️

18/05/2026

Behold 'the junk drawer'! And all it held!

Because when you free up energy/declutter in your environment, you allow and invite the wairua/soul/mauri/tipuna in and to move through the spaces and find YOU easier 🙅‍♀️💜🌈🙏🦄

The amount of wasted energy I felt everytime I had to forage through that drawer!

Done, sorted, dusted.

What's one thing you can do today? Your work desk, 'that cupboard' o your junk drawer?