MT Coaching and Mentoring - Steps to Success

13/03/2026

Something interesting happens at the end of every university term.

Three or four weeks ago many students felt overwhelmed. Deadlines felt endless, the workload felt impossible, and motivation was running pretty low.

Yet this week the mood has completely shifted.

Students seem more optimistic, more relaxed, and more confident that everything will work out… even though most of them actually have more work to do now than they did a few weeks ago.

So what changed?

Often it’s simply this: the finish line has finally come into view.

When we can see the end of something, the mind shifts. The work might not be easier, but it suddenly feels more manageable.

In this article I explore the psychology behind that shift and why seeing the end of a challenge can completely change how we experience it.

If you’re a student in that final stretch right now, this might resonate.

Read the article here:

Why do students feel more optimistic at the end of term—even with more work left? Exploring the psychology of deadlines, motivation and seeing the finish line.

11/03/2026

Our minds are incredible storytellers.

Last week I worked with a student who was completely convinced a family birthday party was going to go badly. In their mind the entire evening had already played out — awkward conversations, tension, and a night they’d regret.

So they nearly didn’t go.

A week later… they went to the party and absolutely loved it. None of the things they were certain would happen actually did.

It’s a powerful reminder that the mind often writes scripts about the future that feel real — but are actually just stories. Psychologically, we often build internal narratives based on fear or past experiences, even though they are only assumptions rather than facts.

In this article I explore that moment with the student, why our minds do this, and what happens when we question the story instead of believing it.

Sometimes the scariest things only exist in the script our mind has written.

Read the article here:

Our minds often predict the worst before anything has happened. A real mentoring story about fear, imagined outcomes, and discovering the story wasn’t true.

07/03/2026

Everyone talks about the degree when it comes to university.

Attend the lectures.
Complete the assignments.
Focus on the grade.

But the real challenge of university often happens outside the classroom.

Learning to cook for yourself, figuring out laundry machines that look like spaceship control panels, navigating new friendships, joining societies, and somehow being expected to know what you want to do with the next 20 years of your life.

University is about far more than just the degree.

In this article I explore the parts of university life that no one really prepares us for — the independence, the uncertainty, and the small everyday challenges that shape us just as much as the qualification itself.

Read the article below.

University isn’t just about lectures and assignments. From learning to cook and manage laundry to navigating friendships and future careers, discover the real challenges students face beyond the degree.

06/03/2026

As a mental health mentor, I see a huge range of students.

Some are anxious.
Some are frustrated.
Some feel lost about their future.
Others look like they have everything together on the outside but are quietly struggling inside.

The truth is, university life can bring pressure, uncertainty, and self-doubt. But behind every challenge is a person trying their best to figure things out.

In this article, I reflect on the different students I meet and what they’ve taught me about resilience, perspective, and the human mind.

If you’re a student—or you work with students—you might recognise a few of these stories.

Read it here:
https://mtcoachingandmentoring.podia.com/blog/who-do-i-see-as-a-mental-health-mentor

University students often arrive feeling anxious, overwhelmed or lost. A mental health mentor reflects on the other side of the story—the creativity, determination and strengths that often sit quietly beneath those struggles.

05/03/2026

What do we actually have control over?

We like to think we control our plans, our future, even our thoughts. But if we’re honest, how certain are we that things will go exactly the way we expect?

One thought can quickly turn into ten when we start analysing it, especially when we’re already feeling pressure or overwhelm.

The reality is that most of what we worry about sits somewhere in the past or the future — places we can’t really influence.

The only moment we truly have control over is the one we’re in right now.

I wrote a short reflection on this idea and how focusing on the next small step can make things feel a lot simpler.

What do we really have control over? A simple reflection on overthinking, intrusive thoughts, and why focusing on the present moment can bring clarity.

03/03/2026

Final year at university and feeling that quiet (or not so quiet) panic about what’s next?

The applications.
The deadlines.
The “So… what are you doing after you graduate?” questions.

It can feel like your entire future depends on one job offer. One email. One decision. And before you know it, your mind has jumped from “What if I don’t get this role?” to imagining worst-case scenarios that haven’t even happened.

I’ve been there. So have many of the students I work with.

In this article, I explore why career anxiety gets so loud in final year — and why the answers you’re chasing rarely appear when you’re forcing them. Sometimes slowing down isn’t falling behind… it’s exactly what allows clarity to show up.

If you’re spiralling about life after university, this one’s for you.

Final year and spiralling about your future? Discover why career panic clouds clarity — and how slowing down might unlock the right next step.

02/03/2026

Procrastination isn’t laziness — it’s emotional resistance and your brain trying to protect you.

Tasks don’t feel heavy because you’re lazy — they feel heavy because of fear, overwhelm, perfectionism or unclear steps. Understanding that changes everything. Focus on tiny first steps and self-compassion instead of self-judgment — progress becomes possible when we stop blaming ourselves.

procrastination at university isn't laziness. Discover the psychology behind student procrastination, pressure, and overwhelm - and how to overcome it

01/03/2026

I did a course not so long ago which I found highly beneficial.

One thing that stuck with me was free free free, so here is my free stuff if anyone is interested. The first link is a free ebook download

https://mtcoachingandmentoring.podia.com/inside-out-pocket-guide-ebook

the second is all my free courses I offer, these are not fully complete (need videos or recordings) but all the content is complete

https://mtcoachingandmentoring.podia.com/access-content-page

check them all out, see if anything takes your fancy. No pressure, no expectations, just curiosity

26/02/2026

I did a course not so long ago which I found highly beneficial.

One thing that stuck with me was free free free, so here is my free stuff if anyone is interested. The first link is a free ebook download

https://mtcoachingandmentoring.podia.com/inside-out-pocket-guide-ebook

the second is all my free courses I offer, these are not fully complete (need videos or recordings) but all the content is complete

https://mtcoachingandmentoring.podia.com/access-content-page

check them all out, see if anything takes your fancy. No pressure, no expectations, just curiosity

25/02/2026

Don’t know why, but a student yesterday made me realise something. Expectations and pressure really do kill curiosity and momentum.

I am one who is guilty of this. But without curiosity momentum is lost.

Take a look at the new article and a start of various resources available on the website. No pressure, or expectations to do this, just curiosity.

Whatever you’re drawn to, go into it with curiosity, and just see what happens. No expectations, no pressure, just curiosity.

For years I believed pressure created progress. But mentoring students revealed a deeper truth: pressure and expectations kill curiosity — and curiosity is what drives lasting creativity and success.

23/02/2026

A Collection of My Published Books

I’ve created The Library as a dedicated space to house the books I’ve written on mindset, confidence, resilience and personal growth all available on Amazon.

Each book reflects the ideas and approaches I use in coaching and mentoring — practical, thoughtful and designed to help you think clearly, strengthen self-belief, and navigate challenges with greater calm and direction.

The focus throughout my writing is simple:
• Clear thinking over overwhelm
• Sustainable confidence over quick fixes
• Personal responsibility and growth
• Practical strategies you can actually apply

If you’re interested in exploring my work, you can find the full collection here:
https://mtcoachingandmentoring.podia.com/the-library

No hype — just considered, intentional writing for those who value growth.

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