Are you stuck in a negative cycle of thoughts and finding it hard to break out of it? Do you tend on the whole to see your cup half empty rather than half full? Know that your thinking negatively is simply a learned behaviour pattern of the brain and a programmed way of thinking for […]
It can be difficult to know which personal development professional to approach when you are either struggling in life or when you want to make positive life changes. One of the questions I am often asked as a Professional Coach is whether life coaching and counselling are the same thing. The reality is that the […]
Are you suffering from the life blues and lacking motivation? Know that every so-called ‘problem’ emerges originally from a mindset and a certain way of thinking. Every solution also emerges from a mindset. Think of having a depressing day, and you will likely have one. Think more positive thoughts, however, and your day is likely […]
In today’s busy world many people strive for business and financial success, high performance and personal achievement. Many of my private life coaching and mentoring clients work with me because they want to achieve more with their lives and be better at all they do. I am the same. I want those things also. I am and always have […]
You only have to look at my Facebook or Twitter pages to know that I love empowering and positive affirmations. I started consciously using them back in 2002 when I became passionate about my personal development and decided to transform my life. Positive affirmations are positive statements in the present tense that feed positive messages […]
I remember as a child being told stories of fairy godmothers making wishes come true and of magic genies granting us three wishes. I recall replaying in my mind over and over the magical tale of a frog being kissed and turning into a prince. The problem is with fairy tales, however, as you grow […]
“N.L.P. provides a way to look past the behavioural content of what people do to the more invisible forces behind those behaviours; to the structures of thought that allow people to perform effectively.” Robert Dilts’ Modeling with N.L.P.’ If you have heard the term ‘N.L.P.’ used and have always wondered what N.L.P. is, this […]
“The greatest limitations you will ever face will be those you place on yourself.” Denis Waitley Your mind is being continuously fed and programmed You may not always be aware of it at a conscious level, but thoughts are being fed to your mind continuously on a daily basis. Well-meaning parents, siblings, teachers, family members, […]
The Story of the Fleas in A Jar Thomas Edison, of electric light bulb fame, captured several hundred fleas in a jar for an experiment. When he had caught the fleas, he put the lid on the jar and sat back and watched to see what they would do. Initially, the fleas repeatedly jumped as […]
In Spring, the leaves bud on the trees, and it’s a time of new growth all around us. It is such a beautiful time of year, with everything appearing so fresh and new. We can learn a lot from mother nature and what is happening in the seasons: Trees shedding leaves in winter reminds us […]