Think Small
Obsessing about the big picture can mean that we often fail to consider obvious solutions.
Pay Attention if You Want to Listen Effectively
Most or us are only average listeners. Improving your skills and becoming a great listener, you'll soon begin to notice other, more tangible benefits:
It’s a Wilderness Out There…
A wilderness experience can happen where you least expect it. Isolation can be a cleansing experience, but the real surprise is when your immersion in something new comes to an end.
Ambitions and Pipe-Dreams
We function better when we feel that what we do has a purpose, but some ambitions may only be delusions; things we tell ourselves to get us through the day (or the year).
My listening Survey – and a Free Gift!
I'm soon to launch my online course How to Listen Effectively. You can help with the fine-tuning by completing my four-minute survey.
The Wet Sponge Test
The wet sponge test might be fantasy, but does that mean it isn't useful?
The Unexamined Life
The inner life and the practice of its skills are the keys to living well.
Time to Blame Your Inner Critic?
Be careful who you listen to. Self-blame is an ugly habit that can wear you down. When an inner critic gets out of hand its time to call it out, just as you would with any voice raised against you.
If Arguments Are Unavoidable, Do It Right.
An argument are generally seen as destructive, though some people say the they 'clear the air'. Whatever your view, disputes are unavoidable so learning to argue effectively can mean a lot of heartache can be avoided.
