Would you say that doing a little bit of nothing every day is unproductive? Why don’t you try and see if it works for you. You may find that doing a little bit of nothing every day makes you more productive and relaxed. Go on,...
When someone does not conform to your expectations - do you react? Well, expecting people to conform to your expectations is a bit unrealistic. As the owner of your reactions, take your foot off the accelerator of expectations and put your foot on the brake...
Just as most of us prefer to keep our mailbox organised, in the same way, how about keeping our mindbox organised? Organise your mindbox at a time that works best for you, maybe during your daily commute. Take a few minutes to: 1) Delete all...
In the busyness and pressures of daily life, make sure you set an appointment with yourself - monthly if not weekly. Walk, write, meditate; be with yourself to gain a deeper awareness of your thoughts, inner resources and where best to invest extra energy and...
We all have dreams. Some are short-term, some long-term. Some dreams we nourish right through our lives, some keep evolving and changing. Some dreams are achieved, some are not. Some of us possess the ability to bring our dreams alive better than others. This week,...
Are you here, or is your mind somewhere else? We all know the feeling of being here, in the moment. You may have experienced it when gardening, playing sports, fixing something...
Big achievements get all the attention; it’s the small ones that go unnoticed. Honour other people’s achievements, no matter how small. This adds fuel to their motivation and also communicates that they, and what they do matters. Put a congratulations note on the fridge door,...
Are your facial expressions on auto response? When surprised, do you automatically raise your eyebrows; when worried, does your forehead crunch up; when upset, do your lips fall into a frown? Maybe your auto response is on smile or on neutral - no facial expression...
