Inspiration vs Motivation = Carrot vs Stick
March 21st, 2020
Recognising the difference between inspiration and motivation, and knowing which works best for you, will help with your New Year’s resolutions.
Continue readingWellbeing
Wellbeing refers to our subjective experience. Our attitudes and beliefs about ourselves and how we feel, rather than objective assessments of psychological and physical health.
A Simple Guide to Staying Well
March 4th, 2020
As a ‘thank you’ for the support I’ve had from readers since I started this blog, I have published my definitive guide to to staying well. (I can’t be sure that it really is definitive, but then nothing really is).
Maybe it’s more of a thoughtful guide, at least I hope, thought-provoking. I’d add an emoticon but there isn’t one for tongue-in-cheek (is there?).
Continue readingMindfulness in the Real World – 6 Things You Might Not Know
March 3rd, 2020
Mindfulness benefits mental health and general wellbeing, but it doesn’t end there. Consider these five little-known advantages or regular mindfulness practise.
Continue readingUse Your Cooking Skills a Recipe for Life
February 20th, 2020
If you have the wherewithal to choose exotic ingredients, and the skill to mix them creatively, the results might be fantastic, or, if it goes wrong, catastrophic.
On the other hand, though an exotic recipe might sound tempting, don’t overlook the ingredients you already have.
Continue readingTravel to Find Yourself? What If You Don’t?
February 16th, 2020
Some situations in life seem to demand grand gestures.
It’s not where you seek but how you seek that is important
Continue readingKindness and The Warm Glow of Modest Contribution
February 10th, 2020
Altruism if one of the natural characteristics of our species, so you are probably ahead of me on this.
As a reminder though, Tuesday 11th February sees the start of Random Acts of Kindness Week.
Continue readingGet more Done – One Thing Better with Mindfulness
January 21st, 2020
Get more done and get the most out of your day by giving value. Doing things well doesn’t mean cutting corners, and it pays unexpected dividends.
Continue readingKeeping an Open Mind
January 21st, 2020
Open mind good – closed mind bad; it is implied if not actually said.
The trouble is that even when the mind is open there is a sort of glass door just behind the opening that filters what comes in.
It’s no good having and open mind if it is only ‘open’ to what yo want to hear.
Continue readingWhy We Should Welcome Solitude for Balance and Peace
January 17th, 2020
My latest video explains why we should seek out solitude. It provides a chance to rediscover yourself, and your life. By choosing to step away from the Hurley-burley you can create moments of peace and rediscovery.
Continue readingThe Law of Attraction
January 14th, 2020
I have often heard people mention The Law of Attraction.
As I understood it (I thought), it was something to do with Quantum Physics. Having watched this video, I realise that I’m not well informed enough to understand it.
But since when do you need to understand how something works for it to be effective?
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