Motivation Matters
Ever been told you’re “not motivated”? Or thought it about yourself?.Motivation Matters. It makes sense if you add a word or two.
Mindfulness in the Real World – 6 Things You Might Not Know
Mindfulness benefits mental health and general wellbeing, but it doesn't end there. Consider these five little-known advantages or regular mindfulness practise.
Question: Can People with Mental Illness Cope with Life?
I received an email recently that asked, "Do you think that people with mental illnesses are able to cope with life properly?" Here's my reply
Pilgrimage Isn’t About Religion, It’s an Inner Journey
Being a pilgrim isn’t about religion – it’s about daring to walk inward. Our spirituality is often the most neglected part of who we are, yet it holds our greatest potential. When we bring that inner journey into daily life, everything—our work, our
A Structured, Life Personal Development Plan
A consistent, planned approach brings several benefits: it reduces decision fatigue, strengthens self-discipline, and helps maintain stability when life feels uncertain. Instead of relying on willpower alone, you create and commit to a system that supports mental clarity, emotional steadiness, and physical health.
The Science Behind Self-Compassion
Research shows the power of self-compassion to enhance resilience and growth. By recognising when you’re struggling, stopping harsh self-criticism, and responding with kindness, you create the emotional climate to recover faster and face challenges with strength. Self-compassion doesn’t lower standards—it builds clarity, focus, and true courage.
How Our Judgments Stop Thought
We are trained to think in absolutes, to make judgments, decisions, reach conclusions and make up our minds, but this can be severely limiting. Our willingness to make snap judgements becomes a trap which limits as and prevents us from seeing possibilities and opportunities.
Don’t Compare, That Way Lies Misery – Try Compassion Instead
Feeling stuck measuring your life against everyone else’s? It’s exhausting—and unnecessary. Learn why compassion, not comparison, is the key to real peace and contentment.
Cluttered Office, Cluttered Mind?
There is a difference between ‘work in progress’, and a mess. Untidy office space damages relationships, performance, morale, and more. It also broadcasts a message you might not want to share, but does a cluttered office necessarily say something about the occupant's mind?
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"Train your mind to look for your successes. They are happening all the time, you just have to look for them."
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"We only develop greater resilience when we are deeply emotionally connected to other people."
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"If you think you can, or you think you can't, you're probably right".
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"Just because you can, it doesn't mean you should, nor that you have to".
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"Simplify your life and work to be content. That will create the space for you to notice the joy. It's always there if you look."
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“Personal Change Begins In The Imagination. You Have To Imagine It Before You Can Become It, Whatever ‘It’ Is”
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