Every day we tell ourselves stories about ourselves, the people around us, about what's happened and what’s going to happen. These stories may start off as facts but, as we keep telling and retelling these stories to ourselves, they often become fiction. And as we...
There are times in our life when we're not content with the way things are. So we start changing things to improve things, but how soon are you discontent again? Often the best way to begin when we're discontent, is with contentment. Things are exactly the...
Is life like a box of chocolates? Or is life like a stage, a river, a mountain to climb, maybe a battlefield? See life as a battlefield and you may feel that everyone is against you or that everything is a struggle. See life as a...
Have you recently thought about contentment? Here's a thought: Contentment doesn't mean no drive, no goals. It's not a bland acceptance of life. Contentment means having your eye on the goal, having the drive to go for what you want, but at the same time,...
No-one likes being rejected, whether it’s in matters of the heart, work or life. But it does happen. Rather than feel frustrated because things aren't going in the direction you want it to go, accept. Then work out a) what went wrong, b) what to...
Do you have a tendency to take life and yourself a little too seriously? Now, life is no laughing matter but life does have a sense of humour. Find the humour and have a good laugh - at life and at yourself. Not as a...
We've all had at least one teacher in our lives, who encouraged us, believed in us, inspired us. Today, look back and: 1. Acknowledge the impact of a teacher(s) in your life (past and present). 2. Recognise the lessons they taught you ...
Life often puts hurdles in our way. Some are higher than others, and some just look too big to get over. But don't get overwhelmed and definitely don't give up at the first hurdle. Instead, believe in yourself and figure out how to overcome life's...
*ACCEPT* Accept others for who they are and for the choices they’ve made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions. *BREAK AWAY* Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your...
When life is tough, improve how you feel by switching your perspective in 3 steps. First step: Feel good about life by thinking, life is lining up situations to maximise your potential. Where you are right now, is the best place for you. Second step:...
