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Grow your inner strength –Tracy Kimberg
Grow your inner strength
Cover star Tracy Kimberg is an experienced counselling hypnotherapist and resilient mind coach, who helps make a difference to those who are in scary, lonely spaces of worthlessness
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Tracy wants to inspire those around her, to show that even a therapist has to pay attention to their mental health and constantly train a resilient mind.
Tracy has experienced the pressures of wanting to perform perfectly in all aspects of her life. Tracy had to support her daughters financially after her divorce, so she pursued her dream of becoming a therapist.
After qualifying, Tracy joined SWIB, where she found other strong women with similar stories to tell.
It’s humbling to see that, no matter what your past is, it doesn’t define the end of your story. Never measure your value on how other people treat you and listen to alarm bells when they ring. If anybody feels like they’re living a lie, then you probably are, and you’re the only one who can change that.
Asking for help is the bravest, most kind thing you can do for yourself.
Many of the tools and techniques that Tracy teaches her clients are ones she has used herself. The people who walk into the office are so broken, but when they leave, they aren’t anymore. She sees client’s lives transforming in front of her.
The greatest reward for Tracy was becoming a finalist for two of our awards. Tracy feels empowered by her strength and looking back at her life, she says: “I’m an amazing woman. My happiness comes from within now, and that makes me value the teachers from my past.”
Tracy’s top tips
If you’re struggling with imposter syndrome, reach out and talk to someone. Let go of your inner critic and learn to be kinder to yourself.
If you’re reflecting on your past, focus on the successes. Don’t get caught up in the failures, as they are lessons.
If you have the pressures of juggling 150 things at once, the first thing to do is to drop the guilt. It’s impossible to juggle everything. Instead, make a list and prioritise your tasks, then do them accordingly.
Don’t forget it’s ok to say no; before you reach burnout, self-care is a priority. When you have taken care of yourself, the rest will become far more manageable.
Do you suffer with self-doubt? Or are you feeling down? Make notes about your life, in your head, or on paper each day. When you’re in a good place, keep a reference of what you were thinking about, listening to, reading or who you were seeing. Then when you go back into that dark place, refer back to that reference so you know exactly what to do to feel better again. If something makes you happy, do more of that.
About Tracy
Tracy Kimberg is a qualified Nurse, Master Practitioner: NLP Coach and Therapist, Time Line Therapist, Hypnotherapist and Mind Resilience Coach. Contact her today to find out how she can help you.
All photos Sophie Bowdler Photography
