If you’re a people-pleaser like me, you’ll likely go to any length to avoid letting people down. And yet actually, that’s exactly what you – and I – should do more of. Here’s why:
Tag: mindset
Predicting Doom? This might help.
Are your predictions about the future wrapped in a sense of panic, anxiety and impending doom? Here’s a different perspective from Mel Robbins that might just help.
Your Mind is Always Eavesdropping on Your Self-talk
If our minds are always eavesdropping on our self-talk – listening, absorbing, applying and acting on them – perhaps it’s useful to ask: is that self-talk good enough?
Take Stock: What were the Positives of 2019?
Before we open the doors to 2020, I suggest that you take a moment to stand still and appreciate the best (and worst) of 2019. After all, you’re worth it.
Seeking Discomfort: An Update
A month after I wrote about seeking discomfort in my life, here’s what I’ve been up to and the impact made.
Seeking Passion and Purpose? Call Off the Search Party!
Are you waiting, wishing or searching desperately for that ‘aha’ moment, when your life’s purpose suddenly becomes clear? Stop. And do this instead…
A Quote for the Faux Fortune Tellers Amongst Us
If you’re always in your head, predicting the future – and it’s always bleak – here’s a quote to pull you back to reality.
Trying Not to Lose vs. Trying to Win
Some thoughts and reflections following Jiu Jitsu, and a realisation that my defensive behaviour is a habit that stretches far beyond the mats…
What Counts as a ‘Full’ Day?
Here’s why I’ve changed my mind about what constitutes a ‘full’ day.
Celebrity Suicide: Learning from Tragedy
In the wake of yet another high-profile suicide this weekend, it’s important to reflect on the facts, namely that mental health and happiness truly do come from within.
