Life begins ………… now! I remember as a young boy seeing adverts for Saga holidays and over 50s insurance schemes and thinking how ancient people over 50 must feel. My Grandparents were over 50 for a start and they were my parents (who also appeared old of course despite only being in their mid thirties) […]
Got a Problem? Call in the CIA We can be happily going along in life without a care in the world and then suddenly life throws something at us. It may be sudden or something that has been building up over time comes to a head. Often these situations catch us unawares and can instantly
Send Yourself Some Valentine Love So it’s Valentine’s Day again this Sunday. For some it will be a wonderfully romantic occasion of trips away, flowers and chocolates. For others it might not be such a pleasant experience. This Valentine’s Day though, keep a little bit of that loving for yourself. I hear so many times
The Power of Focus Focus is essential for success in many ways. It can keep us from making mistakes on the job or at school. In some situations it can mean the difference between life and death. Imagine if an airplane mechanic or a surgeon lost focus at a crucial moment. One loose bolt or
How to be More Assertive Without Losing Friends A lot of people worry about standing up for themselves, fearing that they might upset friends, family or co-workers if they be more assertive. In general people don’t like conflict and so shy away, ending up feeling used or put upon. Learning how to be more assertive
How to Break Free from Negativity It seems that everywhere we turn, we face negativity. At home, at work, on television and in almost every newspaper headline it seems that there is always something negative to be seen. This can have a big effect on the way people think and feel throughout their daily lives.
Say No, Without Feeling Guilty Why is that when we say no to people we feel guilty? Even in situations where we are not obligated to say yes every time, we may still find it difficult to say no. As children we are taught to say yes when we are asked to do something even
Break Through Your Fears In last week’s article I talked about the need to be brave to make this your best year ever. I asked the question “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?” Most of the time it’s fear that keeps us from being or doing what we want in life, that invisible
Make This Your Best Year So Far A new year, a new decade even. How are you feeling? I mean apart from the hangover, are you looking forward to this year? For a lot of people that can depend on how last year was. How would it feel if I told you this could be
Six Steps to Resolution Success Have you made any New Year resolutions? Over 70% of the population do. However by February half of these resolutions will have been broken, leaving people feeling defeated and knocking their self esteem. If this sounds like you don’t worry…… it’s not actually your fault! How would you like this
On Reflection, Life Starts Now As we approach Christmas and the New Year, a lot of people reflect on how the year was for them. Some even take it further. If there’s a milestone birthday coming up people often reflect on how life has been so far. How are things for you? Do you look
Banish Negative Self Beliefs Having self confidence is really important in all aspects of your life, both personal and professional. But having a high self esteem can be difficult until you learn to banish negative self beliefs. A person’s opinion of themselves is usually formed during childhood and learned from parents, teachers and other important
