THIS COMING SATURDAY
I’m so excited for Saturday’s workshop!
I can’t wait to reconnect with familiar faces in our circle and also welcome all the new people joining us for the very first time.
It’s going to be a beautiful morning of slowing down and giving yourself permission to pause and reset an overthinking mind.
And of course… there will be good food, good coffee and good company🍳☕
Come join us this Saturday at Suzie's Coffee Shop&BB in Kuils River.
I would love to have you there.
Send me a DM or Whatsapp 082 4485 125💚
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Hi. I am Anthea Shortles. Let's talk self-care, busting fear& increased confidence.
I help professionals with their career journey, whether it's feeling stuck in their current position, wanting to step up into a senior position or wanting a career change.
07/05/2026
THE OVERTHINKING RESET
Sometimes the mind just needs a pause.
If your mind has been feeling busy, heavy or mentally overloaded lately, this workshop is for you.
Join me for “The Overthinking Reset” - a cozy morning of reflection, good coffee, meaningful conversation and practical tools to help slow the busy mind.
The details:
📍Suzie’s Coffee Shop & BB, Kuils River
📅 Saturday, 30 May 2026
⏰ 10h00 – 13h00
💰 R300.00 pp (includes breakfast, coffee & tea)
Spaces are limited - so give yourself the pause you deserve 🌿
21/04/2026
BEING IN TWO PLACES AT THE SAME TIME
This weekend stretched me in the best possible way…I showed up in two places at the same time.
In one space, I stood in person with young working adults and tertiary students from the Boland Annual Conference, Board of Christian Education, creating room for honest reflection, real conversations and intentional action planning for their lives.
In another, I showed up virtually - through a guided online experience, a thoughtfully designed worksheet and audio support — walking the Worcester Junior Council from ideas to meaningful, actionable impact for the year ahead.
Same day and time. Different spaces. Same purpose. Insight and Empowerment.
And what struck me most?
The possibility.
The realization that impact is no longer limited by location, time or format.
This weekend didn’t just expand my reach…it expanded my thinking.
Now I’m asking myself - and maybe you too:
Where in your life are you still thinking too small about what’s possible?
15/04/2026
OVERTHINKING PATTERNS
We all have a pattern…
The one we default to when things feel uncertain.
🖤Worry
💛Self-doubt
🤎Rumination.
💙Self-criticism.
💚Comparison.
It feels like protection, even productive -
but it might be the very thing keeping you stuck and making you feel negative and anxious.
Which one have you caught yourself doing lately?
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OVERTHINKING
I’ve been overthinking making videos for far too long… and today, I finally did it.
Is it perfect? No.
Is it done? Yes.
And that’s the shift I’m choosing—moving from overthinking to action.
What have you been overthinking that’s waiting for your first imperfect step?
19/03/2026
HIGH STANDARDS
You’re a very competent professional.
You lead a team.
You carry complex responsibilities.
People trust your judgement and look to you for direction.
And yet, sometimes (all the time?) a little voice appears...
“Did I consider everything?”
“Am I making the right decision?”
“What if...?”
It’s a paradox.
The more capable and responsible you are, the more you tend to think things through.
And then that careful thinking somehow turns into doubt.
Not because you lack ability.
But because you care deeply about doing things well and holding yourself to a high standard.
Question:
Have you ever noticed that even when others clearly see your competence, you still question yourself?
What is the cost thereof to you?
17/03/2026
YOUR MIND NEVER SWITCHES OFF
Some professionals carry an invisible weight.
Their mind never switches off.
Even after the workday ends, the thinking continues.
Decisions.
Conversations.
What they should have said.
What they still need to solve.
From the outside they look calm, competent and in control.
Inside, their mind is still working overtime.
They learnt the habit of thinking about their thinking.
But carrying this invisible weight can be mentally exhausting.
Question:
Does your mind also continue working overtime long after your day is over?
24/08/2025
OBEDIENCE
That dream in your heart? The one you keep pushing aside with “I’m too old” or “I’m not ready”?
It’s there for a reason.
God placed it in you.
He’s not asking for perfection — only obedience.
That’s why I created North Circle.
It’s your safe space to take one small, faithful step each week. To show up for yourself. To honour the whisper in your heart.
And as you move, God will move with you — opening doors, sending the right people and giving you the strength to keep going.
Join me in North Circle. Let’s finish this year strong, together.
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If you're slightly curious, then
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19/08/2025
NORTH CIRCLE
Be honest… how many of your goals are gathering dust?
What if you gave yourself permission?
What if you gave yourself just ONE hour a week to finally move forward?
That’s what the North Circle Pilot Programme is all about.
For 6 weeks, starting 2 September, we’ll meet as a group to:
- Activate our individual goals
- Do a “Power Hour” of real, focused work
- Celebrate wins in a safe, motivating space
No fluff, no overwhelm. Just working on your worthy goal, within a supportive community.
📅 2 Sept – 6 weeks | ⏰ One hour a week
💡 Online Pilot programme – only 10 spots!
👉 Drop YES below or DM me to join the North Circle Pilot Programme.
18/08/2025
PICK UP WHERE I LEFT OFF
This year didn’t go the way I planned.
I had big goals, but somewhere along the way, I lost steam. Looking back, I realized it wasn’t failure — it was me needing rest. It was me gathering energy, clarity and faith.
Now, I’m ready to pick up where I left off. To re-commit. To be intentional. To go after my goals — not to prove anything to anyone else, but to remind myself that I can.
And I know I’m not alone.
So, I’m creating a safe, uplifting space for ambitious go-getters who lost steam along the way, but want to end the year strong. Let's create a community where we carve out sacred time for ourselves, take small but powerful actions and celebrate each step forward.
If this speaks to you, come join me. Let’s stop just surviving and start thriving — together.
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