Kindness ‘Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind.’ Eric Hoffer Kindness is like liquid gold. It smooths, soothes and enriches your relationships. Acts of kindness cost little and pay huge dividends. Whatever you do, do it with kindness. Kindness and gentleness build trust in relationships. If my memories tell me …
Laugh Yourself To Wellbeing
Have you noticed how often you laugh lately? Being in a pandemic has raised our fear and anxiety levels so much that laughing is probably the last thing on your mind. And yet laughter is a wonderful tool in our self care toolbox, there are huge benefits to your body and mind. We need all …
Savouring 2020, Hope for 2021
Intention for 2020 I made a commitment to make 2020 the year that I focussed whole heartedly on my business. When lockdown happened, I needed to review how I delivered the services I wanted to provide. The way that I am providing my interventions has now moved online and I am still enjoying the work …
Masks, fuel and money in the bank.
In a recent conversation I was struck by the power that analogy has to illustrate and clarify a point. I was inspired to recall the analogies I use in my coaching conversations and the gifts of Positive psychology. Analogy 1. You are on an aeroplane and the safety talk is underway, ‘In the case of …
Happiness Is Sharing
Love only grows by sharing. You can only have more for yourself by giving it away to others.’ Brian Tracy Sharing is being generous, trusting and open. Sharing is being in it together, fitting together so that your energy is magnified. Sharing the load. Carrying one handle each rather than two handles on your own. …
The Game of Life
‘Resilience is accepting your new reality, even if it’s less good than the one you had before’ Elizabeth Edwards Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity. If life is a game then snakes and ladders is the one played most often. The snakes represent times of crisis and the ladders are times …
A Clear Vision
‘Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart‘ Carl Jung Look back and learn, look forward and achieve. Vision is purpose. Vision is the fully created image on the jigsaw box. The jigsaw pieces are the steps that take you there. Vision is your destination; it is where you are headed. …
Cherish Every Moment
‘As you breathe in cherish yourself, as you breathe out cherish all beings’ Dalai Lama Xiv To cherish is to treat gently, with warmth and understanding. It is to marinade in love and to enjoy the pleasure this brings. It is the holding kiss, cupped hands and tender touch. Cherish others, cherish yourself. Appreciate what …
Creativity is Visionary
Creativity is open, no holds barred, unrestricted. It thrives in variety, imagination and inspiration. Creativity is visionary – it forms an image in your head and gently manipulates it until it can be seen in the physical world. You cannot put creativity in a box. It is outside of the box, thinking of ways to …
Letting go
‘Some think it’s holding on that makes one strong; sometimes it’s letting go.’ Sylvia Robinson There is a connection – a bond, a tie, an attachment, an umbilical cord. Imagine holding onto one end of a rope and another is holding onto the other end of the rope. You both hold on tightly. Wherever one …
Time to Celebrate
‘It is good to have an end to journey toward – but it is the journey that matters in the end.’ Ursula K Leguin It has been a joy. Like watching one of my favourite films I have been taken on a wonderful journey. I have laughed and cried, been inspired and showered with wonder. …