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Have You ever Doubted Yourself when You Know it Makes No Sense?
My wife, Joanne told me recently as she was getting ready to attend a class to update her qualification as a trainer and assessor that she was struck with disturbing feelings of self-doubt. I know how easily for anyone, if unchecked, that this can grow into fear, anxiety or even...
Acts of Kindness
Acts of Kindness The Gathering of the Horde and the Wassail Majestically, we strode into the medieval shed at the Winter Cider Fest event at the Core Cider House, ready for an evening of fire, fable and feast. A Viking and his Wiccan wench provoked an...
Have You Been Good?
Can you believe it - that yet another year has gone by? I'm sure you'll forgive me asking this, but have you been good this year? "Define good!" - you might reply? Well that's a very personal definition because each one of us has our own unique view of the...
Embrace Change? Does that Notion Scare You?
Are you motivated to embrace change? Embrace Change or Fear it? Some people love to embrace change. The very thought of it drives them on in life and excites them. Others, less so. Are you a person who doesn’t like change? If so, have...
Why Weather Reflects Your Attitude
‘Attitude can be symbolised by weather conditions’, I pondered this morning. Yesterday had been a squally, overcast, downer of a day, or so it seemed it could be, first thing in the morning. Our family went to a winery to enjoy a sensational Christmas in July charity lunch, yet my...
Karma – His Name Was Ned Kelly but He Didn’t Hang About!
Do you believe in karma? You know those days when things happen that make you think and ask yourself what life's really all about? Well, the following was a post I wrote recently for my Linked In page and I thought it was worth posting it again here on my...
TIME – The Great Conundrum
Why is it that in the same amount of time, some people manage to do so much, while others seem to do so little? Is it a matter of motivation or is it a learned skill? If you know what you want the outcome to be, with absolute clarity, and...
Regret is a Pointless Emotion
What are the things you most regret? In most cases, assuming you do allow yourself to regret anything, and let’s face it, you are a human being, there will be something. Usually, it’s something you didn’t do – an action you ‘should’ have taken; an opportunity you missed; a moment...
The Power of Intention
The Power of Intention Winning begins with desire Imagine that feeling you get when a plan you’ve had for a while finally all comes together. Sometimes the rush is so strong that it gives you goose-bumps. So, if fulfilling your purpose, achieving the thing you desire,...
What do You, Arjen Brandsma and Eleanor Rigby Have in Common?
Would you like a song named after you? I’m guessing you may have heard of Eleanor Rigby? Her name is the title of a song written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon of the somewhat famous band, ‘The Beatles’. If you haven’t heard of them, please...
Why Rupert Told Reginald He Should Be Grateful His Life Was Crap
Why Rupert Told Reginald He Should Be Grateful His Life Was Crap "Life? Don't talk to me about life?" “My wife just left me, the house burnt down, my dog’s run off and I just got fired!” said Reginald, a miserable looking mouse of a man,...
Overwhelm – Why it Happens and How to Deal with it
Do you find it all goes wrong at once? “Why me?” you shout loudly inside your own head. “Why am I in this mess and why is everything happening all at once?” They are good questions, but do you stop your brain from whirring around in...