When I ask my clients what they want more of in their lives, money is often on the list.
Here’s a few ideas to help you have more of it.
Allow Yourself to Receive
March 21st, 2010
Being fiercely independent is limited and selfish. A controversial statement perhaps, but as Helen Keller famously said, “Alone we can achieve so little, but together we can achieve so much.” Even Einstein, known more for his mathematical genius than his philosophies on life, deduced that “when two people put their heads together, it is like a third person has entered the room”.
An Attitude of Gratitude
March 3rd, 2010
How often do you actually stop and appreciate everything you have and everything that is good about your life? I’m sure we can all recall times when we’ve been told to “count our blessings” but when was the last time you actually did? Feeling and being grateful is a powerful exercise, which not only can make you feel a lot better about your circumstances, but also seems to welcome more good things into your life. Read More
Take Action!
March 3rd, 2010
As the Nike ads say, “Just do it!”
Knowing what you want and where you are heading is half the battle won, but in order to actually get there, you have to take some action! You must take the first step and get started, not only to move closer towards your goal, but also to really commit to your intentions and to let the world know that you are serious about this. The first step can be the hardest but once you’ve done it, it’s easier to keep moving.
If You Don’t Ask, You Don’t Get
February 18th, 2010
In my opinion, asking is the most under-utilised tool for getting what you want. Kids do it well, but as adults we seem to have lost this tool from our repertoire.
Why?
Trust Your Gut!
February 8th, 2010
Often the most important decisions we make in our lives can be the toughest to make. There is no end of outside influence that can affect our decisions: friends, family, colleagues, professional experts, the media, the Internet… and the list goes on. A good decision though, is the one that is right for us, personally. To help us make our own right decisions, we each have three different internal decision making tools we can consult: our head, our heart, and our gut. The best decisions are made when all three are in line, wanting the same thing.
What Drives You? – Pleasure Versus Pain
February 8th, 2010
Every single thing that we do is driven psychologically by a basic desire to either gain pleasure, or avoid pain. This is very useful to know if you’re trying to change aspects of your life, because if you can change your thinking, then your doing will naturally change as well.
Live in the Now!
February 8th, 2010
Most people have heard the saying:
“The past is history, the future is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it’s called the present.”
However, how many of us spend a large proportion of our time either dwelling on issues of the past or striving to create a fantastic future? We are missing the here and now. While it’s worthwhile to reflect on the past, and to visualise the future, most of us would benefit from focusing more attention on the present.
Saying ‘No” – the Power of a 2 Letter Word
February 1st, 2010
How often do you say “yes” when you really mean “no”? Do you run yourself ragged trying to get things done that you agreed to but didn’t want to do in the first place? Do you wonder why you have no time and energy left for the things that are important to you? Do you worry about letting other people down? Do you wonder why on earth you said “yes” in the first place?
Damage Control – Surviving Your Mistakes
January 20th, 2010
Mistakes are an essential part of the learning process and an inevitable part of life. We all make mistakes, but some of them are bigger and have more serious consequences than others, especially if they involve our work or our personal relationships. So how can we make the most of our mistakes and learn from them rather than being crippled and devastated by them?
