Blog - personal development
8.09.2015 - Rejuvenate your life in four easy steps
Spring is a wonderful time of rejuvenation. It’s a time to begin life anew. It’s a time to reflect on what you wish to remain the same and the things in your life you wish to prune. Rather than leap too far into your future, pause a while and consider, when you get to the …MORE »
9.07.2015 - Living values – how to make powerful changes in your life and be true to yourself
This is an excerpted technique from the Worklife Solutions Free to Be Me life coaching programme. “The self is not something one finds, it is something one creates.” Creating ‘living values” is a powerful technique to help you make changes in your life to better reflect who you are and who you want to be. …MORE »
21.04.2015 - Commitment to action – just do it!
“You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do.” ~ C.J. Jung As motivational author James Clear writes in his eBook on creativity people don’t just get lucky, they earn the chance to be lucky because they keep showing up. “Show up, show up, and soon the muse shows up too” writes …MORE »
19.11.2014 - ten ways to let go of what others think
Being free to be you – your authentic, wonderful self – often means letting go of what others think. It sounds easy but it’s often hard to do in practice. By nature we are social beings, and we often care about other people’s opinions. This can be both our strength and also our Achilles heel. …MORE »
10.11.2014 - Overcoming your fatal flaw
“You don’t finish anything,” my daughter said to me today when I told her I was going to be a romance writer. No doubt she is referring to the 20 or so half-completed manuscripts buried in my computer; Or perhaps to the various works in progress still to be completed. Yes, she is right. But …MORE »
31.10.2014 - The power of focus: Three of the eight spiritual laws of success (part 1)
Tap into the spiritual laws of success by focusing on how achieving your goals will enrich your lives and those of others. Success inspires success. Here are just of a few on many simple, but effective strategies: 1.) Begin with what and why What do you want to achieve and why. Identifying the inspiration underlying …MORE »
21.07.2014 - How to attract life-enhancing relationships
A while ago I received the following email from Robyn in Dunedin, who asked me to share my thoughts on relationships. “I’ve been following your writings and evolution (!) for a number of years now and never cease to find you inspirational and motivating. I have sent links to your newsletter and blogs to many …MORE »
11.07.2014 - Whipping depression and anxiety into shape: getting back on track to live and love life
Oh, I have the coolest clients ever. I love working with people who are honest and genuine and, despite feeling vulnerable, are so generous with their stories and sharing with a view to helping others. My wee heart is overwhelmed with admiration for Laura, a young woman with such a big heart who has written …MORE »
3.06.2014 - How to be happy: refresh your mental palette and think in bright new colours
Taking a break from routine is a great way to get happy at work – refreshing your mental palette and boosting your ability to think in bright new colours. Time out can replenish your mental reservoir. Rather than set you back in time taking a break can fastrack your life and career – new innovative …MORE »
23.04.2014 - Confidence and self-esteem – nine strategies to acquire them today
I’ve been noticing a common theme over the years – a massive self-esteem and confidence melt down. Not just in those who come from coaching, but in the faces of people I meet in the street, and the stories I hear. It always pangs my heart when I see really great people, with awesome skills …MORE »
