We want people to find us interesting. But what you’ll most probably find is that the more interested you are in others, the more interesting you are to others. Approach your interactions and conversations with more interest in what others have to say; their stories,...
What you give is what you get. The quality of energy that ripples out from us is likely to return in a similar form. It might not be from the same place or the same person but you get back what you give out from...
When you’re in the middle of a difficult conversation and you’re being challenged, it’s so easy to dextify, Defend, EXplain and jusTIFY! Of course, there’s a time to defend, explain and justify. But most often, dextifying is not the best response. It almost always sounds...
Can you hear yourself think? We're thinking thousands of thoughts throughout the day. But our world is noisy, our life is loud, and when we do get a quiet moment, we're watching, listening, reading, scanning...
It’s now easier than ever to visit distant locations around the world. Some places, however, are best avoided due to dangerous conditions. Certain dangerous places, on the other hand, are also desirable tourist destinations. If you do decide to visit such places, you should at...
When things don't go your way or work out as expected, do you get furious? Get furious and we shut down. It's as if fury hijacks us from remaining open to learning from what’s happened. The next time this happens, don’t shut down, get curious!...
When was the last time you did something that made you feel great, something that made a huge difference? Well, what are you waiting for - someone to give you permission? Give yourself the permission, the encouragement or even a dare to just get up...
Do you know your weaknesses? Behaviours and attitudes that hold you back? To find your weaknesses: a) Think about your behaviours and attitudes that may have contributed to your past failures. b) Think about your behaviours that cause distress to yourself and others. Now list...
Have you thought deeply, recently? No time or space for contemplation? You can think deep thoughts as you're walking, waiting, in the shower...
Compare yourself to others? Comparison can be a source of motivation. But it can also leave you feeling inferior or superior - and both these states devalue yourself and the other person. How about changing comparison to compassion. With compassion, you can value yourself and...
