Siesta Time Is Frowned Upon, Think Again
To nap or not to nap? Various opinions slug it out. In one corner there are those who recommend a siesta as being essential to health, clarity of mind, and productivity.
It’s a Mistake to Confuse Illness and Identity
When we suffer illness it is usually transitory, we get better and move on. Sometimes it isn't and that can engender hopelessness. But that can be transitory too, if we handle it right. Either way we should not let our identity be defined by an ailment, however frightening or serious it appears to be.
Several Pleasing Facts About Taking Regular Naps
For many, taking naps is taboo. Despite what the critics might say though, Nature's natural cycle by talking a siesta is definitely good for us.
Turn Your New Year’s Resolutions Into Fulfilling Outcomes
My 30-minute video will give you all you need to turn your New Year's Resolutions into achievable and fulfilling outcomes.
Tongue-In-Cheek Friday
Friday is a time to reflect on how your efforts are benefiting others. You probably don't seek a reward or expect thanks, but you can acknowledge your own good intentions and positive efforts throughout the week. Well done!
Relaxation Tips from MIND – Focus on Your Wellbeing
This brief video from MIND is a really valuable resource.
The Job of the Future
If you want to be secure in your life and career, then social skills come high on the list of must-have qualities.
Effective Communication – Influence, Understanding and Fulfilment
Effective communicators don't need to impose, their impact is in knowing how to build rapport, listen, and then frame their message.
Good Questions Need No Answers
Good questions are at the heart of effective communications and they can also provide keys personal wellbeing. Bad questions keep people stuck where they are and they fail to generate useful responses. Worse, they can actually do the opposite of what is intended by tying us up in knots to sending us round in circles.
Does SM Make You Happier?
'New' things always attract criticism. Social Media is/are no longer new, but there are still plenty of pundits that will tell you that SM is bad. They did that with the use of biros in schools (spoils handwriting), and fast food (unhealthy). Confusing the 'new' thing with how people manage to get into difficulty when using it is an error in thinking. Still, some of it is relevant. Coming back to SM, I've met quite a few people lately who can't break the habit.
