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I saw this chap on the dog walk this morning and felt a great empathy for how he is obviously feeling…I thought ‘me too mate’! It’s day 14 of what is effectively a lock-down due to coronavirus. Our perspective of ‘normal’ is being challenged, and we’re having to come to terms with new ways of being.

Read More “Being kind to yourself”

We are currently being bombarded with news, information and advice. These are unprecedented times; much is unknown and appears crazy; it’s almost impossible not to get caught up in our own thought storms. Normal has been knocked off kilter and we need to readjust for the foreseeable future until a new normal emerges.

Read More “My advice in these crazy times – do whatever makes sense to you in the moment”

An industry has arisen out of our search for well-being; to experience less stress…we need to eat better, sleep better, exercise more, meditate, be a better person. There are over 100,000 self-help books on Amazon; or shelf-help books as a friend of mine calls them.

Read More “Stress and pressure from a different angle”

It’s our ability to make meaning out of nothing. Our ability to blow lots of bubbles from a single wand of bubble making mixture. Of course, this is both a joy and a curse. Life would seem impossibly dull without it!

Read More “What makes us human?”

…one chunk at a time. A great metaphor for breaking things down into manageable steps. We’re likely to feel defeated or get indigestion if we think about eating it in one go! We don’t need to be concerned about the final destination before deciding to take action.

Read More “How do you eat an elephant?”

“Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less.”  Sydney Banks

This quote from Sydney Banks highlights the essence of a calm, connected and caring human being. You don’t need to understand how the mind works to know that connecting with others without engaging your own ego is going to be better for a healthy and productive relationship. It’s what defines a naturally great leader and an effective parent.

Read More “Don’t Over Think It…”

Effortless change… an oxymoron or the simple truth? Why do some people seem to embrace change and others fight it tooth and nail? Are you a victim to change? Does your organisation suffer from change fatigue? Or like a chameleon is change just a natural part of life?

Read More “Delivering Effortless Change”

“If I knew that my feelings were only ever coming from my thinking I wouldn’t need to take my thinking so seriously.” Amelia, aged 15years.

Amelia is part of a group of teenagers beginning to explore how the mind works, in a programme called the Spark of Resilience.

Read More “The Snow Globe Effect…”

A manager recently mentioned that he had been researching ‘burn-out’ on the internet and believed he was suffering from most of the symptoms. His question was whether or not he should be going to the doctor and seeking help, with one possible option being medication.

Read More “Choosing well-being over burn out”