A New Pinnacle Life Coaching - Debbie Peden

05/09/2026

A little adventure is about to begin. ✈️🌍

Tomorrow, Don and I head overseas for six weeks of travel with our friends, and we're very excited about what lies ahead.

Our journey will take us on a road trip through the spectacular Canadian Rockies before we board the Royal Princess in Seattle for a cruise that will eventually take us all the way to Singapore.

From there, we'll make our way home to Brisbane - with, I'm sure, plenty of memories, stories and new perspectives gathered along the way.

Travel has a wonderful way of expanding our awareness.

New places invite us to see differently.
New people remind us that there are many ways to experience the world.
And stepping outside our familiar routines can sometimes help us see our own lives with fresh eyes.

Because we'll be travelling and internet access may sometimes be limited, I may not be able to post as regularly as usual over the coming weeks.

But whenever the opportunity allows, I'll do my best to pop in, stay connected, and share a little of our journey with you.

Thank you for being part of this wonderful community. I'm looking forward to reconnecting along the way - and seeing what new perspectives this adventure brings.

03/09/2026

Notice Your Patterns...

We all have patterns.

The way we respond under pressure.
The stories we repeat.
The things we avoid.

The situations that bring out the best - or worst - in us.

Patterns aren't something to judge. They're something to notice.

But what if we:
Notice one pattern in our behaviour today.

Don't change it yet.
Just observe it.

Reflection:
When does this pattern usually appear? And what does it reveal about what we value?

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02/09/2026

Having greater awareness is the theme for these next few posts...

Notice Without Judgement

Today, simply notice yourself.

Notice your thoughts.
Notice your reactions.
Notice what lifts your energy and what drains it.

You don't need to change everything you notice.

Awareness comes before change.

How about trying this:
Catch yourself making one judgement about yourself today and replace it with curiosity.

Instead of: “Why am I like this?”

Try: “That's interesting... I wonder what's behind that?”

And as a reflection:
What do I notice when I become curious rather than critical?

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01/09/2026

What Matters Most to Me?

Life can become very busy with things that feel urgent.

But urgency isn't always importance.

What if you tried this:
Write down three things that genuinely matter most to you.

Then look at your calendar.

Are they receiving your time and attention?

Reflection:
Are my daily choices reflecting my highest values?*

(* If you're not sure what your highest values might be, just PM me and I can guide you through the process).

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31/08/2026

Am I Listening or Waiting to Speak?

There's a difference between hearing someone and truly listening.

Sometimes we're already preparing our response while the other person is still talking.

In one conversation today, resist the urge to interrupt or immediately offer your opinion.

Simply listen.

Reflection:
What did I hear when I wasn't busy preparing my response?

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30/08/2026

Where Am I Saying Yes When I Mean No? (Ouch, this could be a goodie!)

Sometimes we say Yes because we don't want to disappoint someone.

Or because saying No feels uncomfortable.

But every Yes takes time, energy and space.

Notice one commitment today and ask:

"Is this a genuine Yes for me?"

Reflection:
Where might a respectful No create space for something that matters more.?

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29/08/2026

Continuing the episodes on "The Questions We Don't Ask Ourselves", here's one you may not have considered:

What Is Already Working?

We can become so focused on what needs fixing that we overlook what is already going well.

Your relationships.
Your resilience.
The progress you've made.
The things you've learned.

Write down three things that are working in your life right now.
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How does noticing what is working change your perspective?

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28/08/2026

What Am I Not Seeing?

When we're emotionally caught up in something, our view can become narrow.

We see the problem.
The disappointment.
The frustration.

But perhaps there's something else we haven't noticed yet!

What if...
When something feels difficult, ask:

"What am I not seeing?"

Don't force an answer. Just become curious.

Reflection:
What becomes possible when I allow myself to see a little more?

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27/08/2026

Continuing the theme of self-questions...

What Would I Do If I Trusted Myself?

Sometimes the answer isn't missing.

We're simply looking outside ourselves for permission.

We might ask everyone else what they think.

We can second-guess our instincts.

Or we might wait until we're completely certain.

Instead, try this:
Think of one decision you've been sitting with.

Ask:

"What would I choose if I trusted myself?"

Reflection:
What is your own inner wisdom already telling you?

27/08/2026

What Am I Giving My Energy To?

Our attention is precious.

Yet how often do we spend it replaying conversations, worrying about things we can't control, or focusing on what's going wrong?

Notice where your thoughts go today.

When you catch yourself giving energy to something unhelpful, ask:
"Is this where I want my energy to go?"

Then gently redirect it.

What deserves more of my energy?

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