Never under estimate the power of a smile. A smile helps us know many things. It helps us know we have the power to handle the many stresses we encounter. It lets us know we have much to be grateful for. We can even begin the process of lightening up and bringing joy into our … More The power of a smile
Do you have a good work life balance? Or do you have an obsessive need to be busy at the expense of a rich and balanced life? A workaholic lets this obsessive need override the importance of intimacy with family and friends, personal growth, quiet times and pleasure of play. Workaholics include not only those in … More Work Life Balance
The science of getting old. To some people hitting mid life is a depressing realisation. We are used to seeing our 50th and 60th decades as a negative chapter in our lives – perhaps even cause for crisis. But it need not be, it’s time to rethink middle age. Compared with other animals, humans take a … More The Science of Middle Age
‘Because we are mortal, every talent, skill, ability we possess,every thought and feeling we ever have, every beautiful sight we ever see,every material possession we own, will ultimately be lost. Unless we share it. Unless we give what we have to others ~ to our spouse, to our child, to our friends, to our … More ‘Because we …
We all have thousands of beliefs, but a few major ones are shaping the world we have created for ourselves. Beliefs that we use to guide us, on which we base our decisions on, those that are propelling us forward, and those holding us back. An example of empowering beliefs are: Life is to be … More Empowering Beliefs
What do you want? Stop right now and give yourself the gift of imagining your ideal life. Put aside your judgements and questions. I emphatically believe in the importance of consciously taking more responsibility for the results of our own lives, and choosing the type of person we want to be. We need to grow … More What Do You Want?
Failure is a requirement for success. If you ask any hugely successful person how many times they have failed on the way to their goals they will tell you ‘many’. What marks these people out is that they were not afraid of failure. They dust themselves off and continue on until they succeed. What … More Risk It!
Still I Rise BY MAYA ANGELOU You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise. Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? ’Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wells Pumping in my living … More OBSTICLES
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