Hearing What’s Needed
When you hear it, make sure you understand what is meant, in that particular case.
Ready to Meet the Cost of Life?
There is no manual for living to train us to do it well, and no diploma to say that we are ready for what life could throw at us. We may not be able to fix the things that get in the way of our happiness and fulfilment, but that needn't stop us being happier and more fulfilled. Don't all rush, there's plenty of time. Why do today what you can put off 'til tomorrow.
When to Ignore Your ‘Inner Life’
Spend too much time on the inner life and you risk another sort of impoverishment; there is a time to engage with life and even eat a few lotus flowers.
Can’t See Outside the Box?
I recently posted on laughter. Here's a video that might help.
Looking Both Ways At Once
In ancient Roman religion and myth, Janus is the god of beginnings and transitions, and so of gates, doors, doorways, passages and endings. He is usually depicted as having two faces, since he looks to the future and to the past. Just as we do when we approach the end of a year.
Depression and the Lightbulb Moment
They say that depression is like being in a darkened room. You know there must be a light switch, but you can't find it.
Aim for Consistency, Not Perfection
Little failures teach us a lot. They help with mental conditioning and developing resilience.
The Time Management Myth
When did you last see an article entitled "I now have a richer life because I've learned to manage my time well"? There is a myth that we should be able to 'manage' our time better. What that really means is that we must manage ourselves.
Don’t Compare Because It’ll Put You Off
When you compare your goal with where you are now it seem far-off and that can discourage you. Start with what you have, and you'll be motivated.
The Explanation Isn’t the Solution
The explanations that we offer ourselves are probably for our own comfort. They do little to provide answers, or ideas about how we can usefully respond to a dilemma.
