by Sharon Tomkins | Sep 18, 2025 | Leadership, Mental Wellbeing, Personal Growth
Learn how clear boundaries protect trust and relationships. Discover practical steps to manage dual roles and keep your care from feeling like control. I still remember the phone call with my brother.He’d injured his shoulder, and in his mind, that meant the end...
by Sharon Tomkins | Aug 10, 2025 | Leadership, Mental Wellbeing, Personal Growth
“You can’t grow a vineyard you never water.” — Unknown During our sabbatical, my husband and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary in Napa Valley, California. Our Airbnb overlooked a once-abundant vineyard—lush in memory, but now somewhat...
by Sharon Tomkins | Mar 30, 2025 | Leadership, Life on Purpose, Personal Growth
Seven years ago, I packed up my car and set off on what I called a “one woman road trip”—11 days from Dunedin to Auckland. It wasn’t just a relocation; it was a quiet personal pilgrimage. For the first time in over 20 years, I had real space—space to breathe,...
by Sharon Tomkins | Aug 5, 2024 | Personal Growth, Workplace Wellness
Have you ever left work feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck on a particular issue? You’re not alone. Many professionals experience these challenges, but there’s a powerful tool that can help—Supervision. What is Supervision? Supervision is a...
by Sharon Tomkins | Jun 6, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Personal Growth
Achieve more with less effort; learn about the 80-20 rule and how to use it to improve every aspect of your life. Most of us have been told that the key to success is hard work, whether in our education, careers, or relationships. However, have you ever wondered why...
by Sharon Tomkins | Feb 9, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Mental Wellbeing, Personal Growth
What does it mean to build connections, and how do we do it? Most people believe that love, intimacy, and social connection are more important than fame, wealth, and even physical health when compared to their happiness (Cacioppo & Patrick, 2008). Our intuition...
