Although many of us would describe ourselves as having a positive outlook on life how many of us really understand what positive thinking is? Positive thinking is not about having happy thoughts all day long. It is more than just consistently lifting ones mood.
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Are you ready for life’s lessons?
Sometimes it can feel like life is tearing you apart but what if those times were preparing you for a new life experience. The things we go through can bring us valuable lessons and new meaning if we are ready to learn.
The New You
Congratulations and well done for sticking with the series. You have at least one achievable successful goal. Now it’s time for action. It’s time to GROW into the new you.
Moving Forward
Can you believe we are already over a week into the new year? Most people have already given up on their resolutions. In fact statistics show that January 10th is as far as the majority will get. So, if you are still with us on this journey, congratulations. You are prepared to find the answer to the question others did…
Breakthrough Barriers
We have all experienced setbacks, especially when trying to keep our resolutions. So, how can we breakthrough these barriers?
Who are you talking to?
Talking to yourself is not a bad thing. We all have conversations going on in our heads all the time but the vocabulary used in these conversations should be kept in check. If you were to speak to others as you speak to yourself, would they appreciate the words you use? If someone spoke to you the way you speak…
What would Christmas be without Stuffing?
It is tradition to stuff the Christmas bird with a breadcrumb and herb mixture. This mixture soaks up the flavour during roasting. Nowadays, many families prefer to roll the mixture into small balls and bake as a complimentary side dish.
How to avoid being easily distracted?
Easily distracted during your working day? When asked to do a task that doesn’t invoke our natural enthusiasm, we can become obsessed with smaller or non relevant tasks in order to avoid the pain of having to do something we don’t want to do. Ever had one of those days? I remember my manager at the time, asking to do…
What If?
What if… is a great way to start a question. It requires a fuller more detailed answer than a closed question. It calls upon the responder to be creative and forward thinking. I love using What if… questions on myself and my students, especially when making difficult decisions and in times of confusion and stress. In my new book The…