Jivan Dempsey

Jivan Dempsey Career coaching and anxiety management
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Wishing you peace, warmth, and moments of rest with those who matter most. May the festive season bring reflection, conn...
24/12/2025

Wishing you peace, warmth, and moments of rest with those who matter most. May the festive season bring reflection, connection, and renewed energy as we head into a new year.
Take good care and enjoy the holidays.🙂

19/12/2025

What’s one thing you know you could change — but haven’t yet?

We all have that one thing.
The habit we avoid looking at.
The behaviour we know isn’t serving us.
The pattern we could shift if we truly committed to it.

If you sit with that question — really reflect on it —
the answer will come.
It may not be the answer you want,
but it’s often the answer you need.

Growth begins when we stop running from ourselves
and start listening to what’s quietly asking for change.

You don’t have to fix everything at once —
just choose one thing to work on, gently, honestly, and consistently.

That alone can transform everything.

📩 If you’d like help uncovering your next step, I’m here.😊

Speak gently to yourself — your nervous system is listening.🙏
18/12/2025

Speak gently to yourself — your nervous system is listening.🙏

Sometimes the biggest shift happens with the smallest change —a space, a pause, a different way of seeing yourself.Impos...
17/12/2025

Sometimes the biggest shift happens with the smallest change —
a space, a pause, a different way of seeing yourself.

Impossible becomes
I’m possible.

You don’t need everything figured out to move forward.
You don’t need to feel fearless to take the next step.
Growth begins with believing that you are capable of more than your doubt suggests.

Every time you choose to try again, you rewrite your story.
Every moment you rise after falling, you prove your strength.
Every step forward — even the smallest — is a victory.

If life feels heavy, remember this:

✨ You are not stuck.
✨ You are not broken.
✨ You are possible.

And you don’t have to do it alone.
If you’re ready to take your next step, I’d be honoured to walk beside you.

📩 Message me any time.

So many people believe they must remain the same — defined by old stories, past experiences, mistakes, or the version of...
16/12/2025

So many people believe they must remain the same — defined by old stories, past experiences, mistakes, or the version of themselves they once had to be to survive.

But the truth is:

You are allowed to evolve.
You are allowed to change.
You are allowed to grow into someone softer, stronger, clearer, happier.

Becoming your best self isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress.
Small choices, tiny shifts, gentle self-awareness.
Choosing healing over hiding.
Choosing courage over comfort.
Choosing possibility over limitation.

You can start today.
Not by transforming your whole life overnight —
but by taking one step that moves you closer to who you want to be.

If you’d like support on that journey, you don’t have to walk it alone.
I’m here when you’re ready.😊👋

📩 Message me any time.

"I'm fine" doesn't always mean fine. 🤍Sometimes those two small words are a shield — a way of coping when speaking the t...
15/12/2025

"I'm fine" doesn't always mean fine. 🤍

Sometimes those two small words are a shield — a way of coping when speaking the truth feels too heavy, too complicated, or too vulnerable to unpack.

Behind "I'm fine" there can be:

• Exhaustion carried quietly
• Fear hidden behind a smile
• Sadness tucked out of sight
• A silent wish for someone to notice

Not everyone knows how to ask for help —
and some have learned it’s safer not to.

So when you hear "I’m fine," try to listen to what isn’t being said.
Notice the change in tone, the pause, the forced smile.
Sometimes people need presence, not pressure.
Warmth, not interrogation.
Connection, not fixing.

A gentle check-in can mean more than you realise.

If you need someone to talk to — truly talk to — you’re not alone.
My door is open.🙏

📩 Message me any time.

13/12/2025

Why does December make even the strongest of us feel like we’re somehow falling behind or failing?

The pressure to be joyful, social, organised, present, productive — all at once — can be overwhelming. Add parties, expectations, family dynamics and end-of-year fatigue… and it’s no surprise many people feel stretched thin.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and you're not failing.

In this video, I share a few gentle reminders and simple tools to help you navigate December with more calm, clarity and compassion for yourself.

I hope it helps, even a little. 😊

Your nervous system is more like a tree than you think. 🌳Just as a tree relies on its roots to stay balanced, nourished ...
13/12/2025

Your nervous system is more like a tree than you think. 🌳

Just as a tree relies on its roots to stay balanced, nourished and standing strong,
your nervous system holds the foundations of how you think, feel and react.

When the roots of a tree are stressed,
the leaves wither.
The branches weaken.
The whole structure becomes fragile.

And the same is true for us.

When our nervous system is overwhelmed, we may notice:

• Irritability or emotional reactivity
• Fatigue or shutdown
• Anxiety without a clear trigger
• Difficulty thinking clearly
• Feeling "unsteady" inside

Healing doesn’t come from forcing yourself to “be okay.”
It comes from caring for your roots — the parts of you that are beneath the surface, unseen but essential.

Small practices that regulate the nervous system:

🌱 Slow, deep breathing
🌱 Mindfulness + grounding
🌱 Safe, compassionate connection
🌱 Gentle movement + stretching
🌱 Rest without guilt
🌱 Therapy + emotional processing

When you nurture your roots, growth becomes natural.
Strength becomes steady.
Life feels lighter.

Take care of your inner foundation —
the rest of you will flourish.

📩 If you’d like support with nervous system regulation, you’re welcome to message me any time. 😊👋

No hiding.No shrinking.Just honesty, growth, presence.May we all step into who we are meant to be.😊🙏👋
12/12/2025

No hiding.
No shrinking.
Just honesty, growth, presence.
May we all step into who we are meant to be.😊🙏👋

11/12/2025

🎄 December get-togethers and office Christmas parties can be… a lot.
Fun on the surface — but for many, they come with stress, pressure, social nerves and a whole set of expectations (plus the alcohol).

If the idea of festive events tightens your stomach or sends your heart rate up, you’re not alone. Social anxiety is incredibly common — especially at this time of year.

I hope this video will help you a bit. 😊

What Is Inner Child Work — and How Do I Start?Great question — and one I hear often.When people first come across inner ...
11/12/2025

What Is Inner Child Work — and How Do I Start?
Great question — and one I hear often.

When people first come across inner child work, it can feel unfamiliar, even a little strange. But once the concept is understood, it usually makes a lot of sense. For many people, it becomes a deeper turning point in understanding themselves, their emotions, and why they react the way they do.

So let me explain it clearly.
What is the Inner Child?

Your inner child represents the younger parts of you — the emotional, playful, vulnerable parts that absorbed the world long before you had adult reasoning.

Sometimes this younger part of you gets activated when:

• You snap or feel irritable after a stressful day
• Someone reminds you of a parent and you shut down
• A small disagreement leaves you feeling painfully rejected

This isn’t you “being dramatic” or childish.
It’s an old emotional pattern speaking up.

So what is Inner Child Work?

Inner child work is about meeting those younger parts of yourself with compassion rather than criticism. It’s about healing the emotional wounds or unmet needs you carried through childhood — the ones that still influence how you feel and behave today.

Instead of suppressing or shaming ourselves, we learn to:

✨ Listen
✨ Comfort
✨ Reassure
✨ Reparent

We give ourselves the safety, care, and understanding we might have needed back then.

How do I get started?

Here are some gentle ways you can begin:

🌿 Self-nurture regularly — not just when you’re struggling
🌿 Identify unmet needs and fill them as an adult
🌿 Set boundaries to protect your emotional wellbeing
🌿 Practice self-compassion, especially during big feelings
🌿 Play again — draw, dance, laugh, be silly
🌿 Journal to notice when your inner child is triggered
🌿 Write a letter to your younger self offering safety & love

And remember — you don’t have to do this work alone.
If your inner child feels hidden, overwhelmed or afraid, that’s completely normal. Inner child work can be powerful, emotional, and deeply healing, and having support can make it safer and more steady.

If you’d like guidance with this process, I’d be glad to walk alongside you.

📩 Feel free to message me anytime.😊

A reward system isn’t childish — it’s powerful for motivation and wellbeing.Finished a task?• Take a 15-minute break• En...
10/12/2025

A reward system isn’t childish — it’s powerful for motivation and wellbeing.

Finished a task?
• Take a 15-minute break
• Enjoy a snack you love
• Go outside for some air
• Listen to music
• Stretch your body
• Breathe and reset

Small wins deserve small celebrations.😊

When you acknowledge your progress, you reinforce it.
It tells your brain this effort matters.

So when you complete a task — big or small — give yourself something positive in return. Your mind responds beautifully to kindness.
You’re allowed to make progress feel good.👋

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