Forward focus is often underestimated. Forward focus provides us with a realisation that the reality of the past is unchangeable, but the reality of our present has the potential to change the direction of our future self. Why this is so important is because often we dwell on our mistakes or shortcomings or failures asContinue reading “Always Keep a Forward Focus”
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This one is called ‘breathe…’
When you’re sitting and pondering what the meaning of this life might be and you can’t quite figure it out, don’t fret, don’t worry, don’t doubt…just breathe… When your direction seems off track and you can’t seem to find the right path, don’t struggle, don’t fear, don’t panic…just breathe… When the world feels like itContinue reading “This one is called ‘breathe…’”
Bring Light Wherever Life May Lead you
We are called by God to bring light wherever we may go, whatever we should do. The world changes if we change, therefore we play some role in building an environment that is inclusive, empowering and loving. Understandably so, our role might seem quite small in the grand scheme of things. There are billions ofContinue reading “Bring Light Wherever Life May Lead you”
All We Have is Today
If all we have is today, so why should we worry about tomorrow or yesterday? For these things are not in our control, and worrying is simply a waste of time. In St Paul’s letter to the Philippians, he shares this inspiring message, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition,Continue reading “All We Have is Today”
Get On With It
No matter how you’ve woken up or what frustrations overcome you in the morning, you must get on with it. Get on with your day and tick off your checklist as you planned. Do not let the doubters or the contrarians stuff up your day. You were born with strength and you have the courageContinue reading “Get On With It”
Positive Experiences – Mark Manson
Positive thinking will drive you to places you never thought possible. Positive thinking about your potential, about other’s thoughts of you, and about the the potential for your current situation to turn around. Your thoughts create your reality, so why not create a positive reality? It seems simple right?…think positively and you will lead aContinue reading “Positive Experiences – Mark Manson”
Make Today Count
Make today count. Make it a day that pushes forward your hopes and dreams, but also keeps you intimately grateful for the things you already have. Where you are now is a starting point, and hopefully you feel yourself working within some sort of process that keeps you going and propels you in a positiveContinue reading “Make Today Count”
Am I Ready for Success?
It might seem that when you observe yourself, you get a sense that you are not ready to take those next steps in life – the ones that can propel you to a new version of yourself. I’m here to tell you that you are in fact ready, and you have been ready all along.Continue reading “Am I Ready for Success?”
Your Unique Gifts
Everyone has some type of special gift, and is unique in character, ambition and experience. If you think to yourself right now, what is your gift? What is that one thing, or couple of things that you feel you can bring to the world to make it better? You might be struggling for ideas, andContinue reading “Your Unique Gifts”
What Does the Longest Study on Adult Development Tell Us About Life?
Human relationships and interactions are essential to our longevity and happiness. A Harvard study dating back to 1938 still continues on today. It is the oldest study of it’s type in existence and unlocks many key answers to living a long, happy and fulfilled life. Waldinger, the director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, saidContinue reading “What Does the Longest Study on Adult Development Tell Us About Life?”
God’s Work
What is the main aim of our daily lives, what should we be striving for, and how can we keep peace and patience within us as we work towards larger personal goals? One short and simple way is to always look to bring goodness to everything that you do. Whether it be within your teamContinue reading “God’s Work”
Making it Through the Little Hurdles
Every morning you wake up, God has blessed you with a new day – an opportunity to exercise your potential. Our days are borrowed, not owned, so it is our responsibility to use them well, in a manner that serves love and peace to others. You might be waking up with disappointment in your mindContinue reading “Making it Through the Little Hurdles”
Our Beliefs Become Our Destiny – Gandhi
Building momentum in a positive direction is key to leading a fulfilled life, and it’s the stumbling blocks on the road to this momentum that can make positive change seem more daunting and confronting than it actually is. Our starting point (where we are right now) is a summation of all the decisions we haveContinue reading “Our Beliefs Become Our Destiny – Gandhi”
“The Great Mind De-Clutter”
“The Great Mind De-Clutter” is a term I’ve coined to represent mental clarity, not just the prospect of mental clarity itself, but the process of it’s acquisition. “The Great Mind De-Clutter” is a term I’ve coined to represent mental clarity, not just the prospect of mental clarity itself, but the process of it’s acquisition. IContinue reading ““The Great Mind De-Clutter””
Music + Exercise + Superfoods = Dopamine Production For A Motivated Mindset
You ever heard a song come on and it just changes your whole day? It’s like something remarkably emotional comes out of you – you may have never heard that song before but somehow you think you have – it’s pretty cool, hey? It just resonates with you. There’s actually some science behind it. WhenContinue reading “Music + Exercise + Superfoods = Dopamine Production For A Motivated Mindset”
No Pressure, No Diamond – Self Empowerment
You have probably heard this one before, and if you haven’t you probably just don’t realise it! One of the most beautiful stones in existence and the strongest mineral on earth forms over billions of years in some of the most pressurised conditions. So what’s so remarkable about it? People wear them all the timeContinue reading “No Pressure, No Diamond – Self Empowerment”
When Negative Thoughts Resurface – Psychology Today
Your thoughts always matter because they are what set the foundation for how you feel about yourself and others. Often we refer to it as our ‘self-talk’ and it can make us or break us. What’s important to understand is that we have full control over the way we think and exactly what we thinkContinue reading “When Negative Thoughts Resurface – Psychology Today”
Forgiveness Of Others Is Self Love
It’s often difficult to break free from feelings that we hold towards certain people – with our friends, our family and other close relations. Feelings of resentment can build up if these feelings are suppressed over time and we can find it difficult to live our day to day life with the burdens we carryContinue reading “Forgiveness Of Others Is Self Love”
The Answers We Seek Are Already Within Us
We need to be committed to whatever we desire out of life because if we are not, we’ll fall off track too easily, be distracted too easily and give-up too easily. Commitment is the cornerstone of what it takes to keep striving for a goal, trusting in a belief and continuing on a positive growthContinue reading “The Answers We Seek Are Already Within Us”
Making It Through Today With Anxiety
Anxiety can cripple you and control you and your day – but only if you allow it to. When we get anxious it’s mostly because we have a fear that something is worse than what it actually is. We amplify its connotations into something that seems monumentally more severe. Rationalise your thoughts today and tryContinue reading “Making It Through Today With Anxiety”
