We all want to be a good friend. When a friend of ours is in need of help, or just a sympathetic ear, we can’t be there for them quick enough. But have you ever thought about doing that for yourself? For most of us, this idea doesn’t cross our path. We tend to look after everyone else first. So how about this: have you ever let a friendship go? While most friendships are special connections to be nurtured, there are some that only work in one direction. It is so easy to get into...
It happens every now and again. A new enquiry will come in from someone about coaching. They are curious, they are looking for change, and they think they are ready. We arrange the compatibility session and they are full of enthusiasm. Then with a few hours to go, a text or email will arrive saying something along the lines of "I'm sorry, I need to cancel" or "I've thought about it, and actually I'm fine". Now, I have no way of knowing what is going on, perhaps they really are fine, perhaps...
I can’t imagine how many times the saying "if only" has come to someone’s mind, when they have had the opportunity of achieving or getting something they always wanted, but didn’t take any action. I know that saying has gone through my mind enough times in the past when thinking of changing jobs, buying a house, starting a business, or even when starting a new relationship. It’s the saying that makes us think about the outcome after the event, whether the outcome...
When we are engaged with our passions, it feels good. We find our natural gifts and we are motivated to do more and learn more. People pick up on it. It is attractive. However, it is a widely held belief that we must sacrifice our passions in order to earn good money and create the lifestyle we desire within our society. Knowing and connecting with our passions means it is possible to bring joy into whatever we do. We know how to make the best of any situation - whether that is putting on...
“Welcome back; now that you are rested, we can get down to some hard work.” Has your spirit ever sagged at that statement? You have had two weeks leave, but feel rested? Ha! Returning to work exhausted after a break can be caused by several reasons:
You are in a season of life, where being on holiday means you just look after your kids or someone you care for in a different location. This is more stressful and expensive than being at home because you have to...
The term ‘success’ is a loaded one. Whether it’s tied to our careers or our personal lives, the idea of being successful comes with a lot of pressure. There is an underlying assumption that success needs to look a certain way.
This could involve having a certain amount of money, a certain lifestyle, a certain job position or even a certain relationship status. Combine this with our tendency to compete and compare, and it’s no surprise a lot of us feel like we’re ‘failing’ in certain...
‘The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.’ Eleanor Roosevelt Today, are you feeling inspired, energised, enthusiastic? Or are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious or even stuck, when you think about the week ahead? Focussing on your 'why' can help you to feel more motivated and positive - even about more mundane activities. Why are you doing what you are doing this...
We could all do with an extra little boost to help inspire and motivate us from time to time. Whether you’re stuck in a creative rut, are looking for a little more confidence to make a career leap, or aren’t sure how to start making time in your routine for more self-care, balance, and wellbeing, there’s a podcast out there that can help.
We’ve put together a quick list of some of the top free inspirational and motivational podcasts available through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and...
Working towards goals that you set for yourself can be one way of taking control of the direction that your life is taking. Having goals can help to focus your mind and motivate you to take action. Setting your goal is the first step. If you have a goal that you really, really want to achieve, here are 10 steps to success that you can take to help keep you on track. 1. Know your goal "Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow” - Douglas Firebaugh Write your...
Some of you may be familiar with Susan Jeffers’ book ‘Feel the fear and do it anyway’. It’s well documented that one of the best ways of overcoming fear is to ‘just do it’, and that the feelings we get when we avoid something can be worse than actually getting on with it. I know personally that once something is faced, awesomeness follows and a growth and strength that feels amazing. Susan Jeffers describes the fear as not the feelings associated with...
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