Being at the base of these stairs reminded me of the challenges we encounter when wanting to making changes in life. It can seem that making changes requires a long and difficult climb to the top and we’re often confronted with solid brick walls that hinder our progress. The start of a new year is …
It was fun capturing this scene of pandemonium as these birds jostled and competed for the food, which they considered was a limited resource. In the same way, time is our limited resource, and we jostle our many competing priorities to fit them into the time available to us. How wonderful would life be if …
Seeing the new moon rising in a morning sky, was a new experience for me when visiting Cornwall in England a few years ago. This memory has prompted me to ponder what lays ahead for the approaching new year and how you can contribute to your own happiness and success. Knowing your strengths builds your …
The clarity of this water was breathtaking which inspired me to take this photo on a south-pacific island beach. In contrast, on the same island I came across a shiver of sharks lurking below the surface of the water. When you have certainty in your life, your mind is crystal clear. Our negative thoughts can …
Belonging and feeling connected to others nurtures our own self-care and that of others.
When I compare my lot in life with what others around me have, I generally fall in the middle. I know people who have more of some of the things I want in life, but I also know those who are far less than me. In the past when in this comparative mood, I would often …
Building your business can keep you very busy. Whether you are selling products or providing a service, clients are the cornerstone of your business. So for most of us, attracting and retaining clients is a top priority. Your business cannot exist or flourish without its clients.During the past few years while building my coaching practice, I …
What is it that you want when you achieve your goals? More money, healthier body, better job, faster car, larger house and the list continues…But what are you really wanting when you get there? The freedom of choice more money allows, a sense of wellness with a healthier body, more autonomy with a better job, …
“Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much”Especially Laugh Often. So here are a few fun suggestions:Play your favourite musicGo to the park and play with the kidsWatch a funny movieGo for a walk along the beach, or through the rainforestGo to the local farmers’ marketsPlay board gamesGo dancingRead the comics in the newspaperHave a date nightGo …
The important question is – How do we see ourselves in our own mind? How quickly we praise and acknowledge other people’s strengths, talents and abilities. Then when we look at our own reflection, we mainly see our shortcomings and weaknesses, often greatly underestimating the talents that lie within us. A common perception is if we ever …
Time is such a precious commodity. It is time we want to spend with family and friends. We all need time to get to know our family and friends.My family and friends often seem to know what I need when I need it. They are the soft place for me to fall and also are …
