Perseverance is taking small steps to achieve success
” Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.”Walter Elliot You may still be in planning phase of the year, or exploring what your options are to achieve your goals. Or...
View ArticleAdd more colour to your day
” If you want the rainbow, you got to put up with the rain.” Dolly Parton Rainbows and colour and light are something I think we take for granted. I could be wrong, but I know that I’ve had periods of...
View ArticleHave you got the courage to take the next step?
“You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has...
View ArticleAre you working on the right things
“No one but you sees your dreams. No one can sue you for libel for writing them down. No one can fact-check you or object to a fanciful turn of events” Graeme Greene I had an interesting week last...
View ArticleEducating others one by one
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” Nelson Mandela I spent last week educating people, one by one, about how to fit and wear a bra. It was definitely powerful,...
View ArticleLet go of what you cannot change
“One of the happiest moments in life is when you find the courage to let go of what you cannot change” This week there’s been a focus on love, friendship and relationships, including the relationship...
View ArticleMove things to make things happen
” Nothing happens unless something is moved ” Albert Einstein If you’ve recently had a break from work, or a change in your life or business, you’ll know this quote to be true. I’ve enjoyed a few days...
View ArticleAre you really being yourself?
“Musicians must make music, artists must paint, poets must write if they are ultimately to be at peace with themselves. What humans can be, they must be” Abraham Maslow Just like the bulbs know what...
View ArticleAre you stretching yourself enough?
” I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. “Maya Angelou There’s been a lot of focus on being strong...
View ArticleSharing kindness by listening more
” Kindness is the language the deaf can hear and the blind can see. “Mark Twain The horror and revulsion after the shooting in New Zealand last Friday has left many people questioning kindness this...
View ArticleBeing a performance parent helps us become performance people
“ As long as you keep going you’ll keep getting better. And as you get better, you gain more confidence. That in itself is success ” Tamara Taylor We had a lovely weekend with our boys, doing their...
View ArticleYou are procrastinating for a reason
Do you think you are procrastinating for a reason? It’s been fascinating working through daily journalling prompts from Dale Darley on the 101 days of Being Me journey since the start of the year. Her...
View ArticleYour life your work your way
It’s been a fascinating few months for me. I feel like I’ve been hiding away, working on a few projects, and now suddenly I’m at the end of the tunnel where I can see the wonderful view. Ever felt like...
View ArticleAre you listening to your business?
” Change is part of our existence. How you respond to change is what creates the impact. ” Tracey-Jane Hughes How often and how clearly, do you listen to yourself? Do you always take notice? For...
View ArticleWhen is it a good time?
I’ve had a few conversations with friends and clients these past few weeks about “when is it a good time” to do something, tell someone about a decision, or make a life change. No-one likes change....
View ArticleShifting focus is only natural
There’s a lot of change going on at the moment all around me. Other people are shifting focus in their lives or businesses. People are standing up for what they believe in. There may well be “something...
View ArticleAre you missing opportunities because of your plan
“Until you cross the bridge of your insecurities, you can’t begin to explore your possibilities.” Tim Fargo A friend asked me six weeks ago if I’d like to accompany her to a small village in Malawi....
View ArticleEducation can change the world
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Nelson Mandela I’ve just returned from two weeks in a rural part of southern Malawi. I went with a friend who is doing some...
View ArticleDreams are free
Dreams are free. Goals have a cost. While you can daydream for free, goals don’t come without a price. Time, Effort, Sacrifice, and Sweat. How will you pay for your goals? Usain Bolt What did you dream...
View ArticleBeing bullied because you’re different
I’m not sure there’s anyone who hasn’t been bullied at some time in their life. It’s horrid. Many of us have been the bully who’s been unkind to others because we didn’t understand that being different...
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