Posts by Susan Ingall

Have you ever reached a point where everything in your life appears to be working, yet something still feels off? You may have a stable career, supportive relationships, financial security, and a busy schedule. From the outside, everything seems fine. Yet inside, there may be a quiet sense of restlessness. A feeling that something is…

Many people believe high performance comes from pushing harder, working longer, and constantly operating under pressure. Yet research consistently shows that performance does not improve endlessly with stress. In fact, there is a tipping point where pressure begins to reduce clarity, confidence, creativity, and decision-making.  True high performance exists in what psychologists and performance experts…

As we move into the second quarter of the year, it’s a natural point to pause and reflect. At the beginning of the year, many of us set intentions. We had clarity about what we wanted, who we wanted to become, and the direction we hoped to move in. But as life unfolds, distractions can…

Many of us begin the year with clarity. We set intentions, make plans and feel excited about the possibilities ahead. Yet as the months pass, it is easy to become distracted by the busyness of life. Work becomes demanding. Responsibilities increase. Expectations from others begin to shape our decisions. Without realising it, we may slowly…

The first step toward meaningful change is rarely dramatic. It begins quietly, with awareness. In Get Into Your True Comfort Zone, Chapter 3 invites us to notice where we feel unsettled, restless, or slightly uncomfortable in our lives. These feelings are not signs of failure. They are signals that something within us is ready to…

The new year is here — and with it comes an extraordinary opportunity to redefine how you will move through 2026. As I teach in Get Into Your True Comfort Zone, the question is never simply: “What will I do this year?” but rather: “Who do I choose to be?” Your true comfort zone is not…

In my book Get Into Your Comfort Zone, I explore flow and its relationship to peak performance. Flow is that state of deep focus where time disappears, and you’re fully absorbed in what you’re doing. Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi describes it as a moment where “nothing else seems to matter,” and this concept is essential for staying in your Optimal…

Have you ever been so focused that time just disappears? That’s flow—the sweet spot where your skills and the challenge in front of you perfectly align. Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi described it as the moment when nothing else seems to matter. That’s also what I call the optimal performance zone. Watch my video below to learn more, or…

It’s not laziness — it’s a signal. Let’s be honest — procrastination gets a bad rap. But it’s not a flaw. It’s usually a sign of discomfort — fear, overwhelm, or disconnection. Instead of judging yourself, try asking: What am I really avoiding? Is this aligned with what I value? What small step feels kind and doable…