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Everyone's a genius...

Posted on 1st July 2026 at 07:41
It always makes us smile – in a slightly rueful way, we would hasten to add (!) – when we listen to people talking about themselves. Their achievements, skills and abilities. 
 
For some reason – and perhaps it’s part of the natural English reserve / mindset – many people just aren’t comfortable blowing their own trumpets. Well, if we’re going to be completely honest, most of us aren’t comfortable doing this. 
 
And, yes, of course there are always going to be exceptions to this rule – and there’s lots we could say about this (!) – but we’ll leave that for another day... 
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The joys of serendipity…

Posted on 10th June 2026 at 07:49
We often talk about the joys of serendipity and how life has a way of – almost (!) – magically falling into place IF we allow it to. Letting it unfold in its own way AND at its own pace.  
 
Often this happens in ways we never could have anticipated or takes us off in a completely new direction that turns out to be exactly what we wanted. 
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Enjoying the simple pleasures in life

Posted on 13th May 2026 at 07:19
It’s one of life’s mysteries that, for some inexplicable reason, the simple things seem to give us the most pleasure. Often much more than their long awaited – and more expensive (!) – counterparts. 
 
Anyone who’s watched a small child unwrapping their Christmas or Birthday presents, has encountered this first hand. With the box – or wrapping paper (!) – holding their attention for much longer than the contents. Is so much more interesting and attractive. Gives greater pleasure and is played with for a much longer period of time. The contents quickly forgotten and pushed to one side… 
 
Why is it that simple pleasures seem to be so much better? 
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Pay attention to what you’re paying attention to…

Posted on 29th April 2026 at 07:50
Listening to clients – as well as those we encounter in our day to day lives – it’s all too easy to fall into the “doom, gloom and despondency” trap. That the world is hard, negative and uncaring. Life is a constant struggle and the best we can hope for is to get by. 
 
However, as we’ve said many times before, this isn’t what life is about at all. We live on a planet that’s amazing and beautiful. Life is here for us to enjoy and, dare we say it, be happy (!). 
 
We have so much more to be thankful for than to be unhappy about. The human spirit is truly awe inspiring and indomitable. 
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Are you your own best friend - or worst enemy?

Posted on 15th April 2026 at 07:51
We often talk about the Little Monster living in our Heads, you know the one we mean. 
 
The one with a very loud, insistent voice. Giving its opinion on whatever is happening in our lives at that particular moment. 
 
More often than not, focussing on the negatives. Downplaying the positives. Magnifying our own unique insecurities, fears and anxieties. 
 
In many ways it’s like having our own personal radio station broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 
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Beware of the stories you’re telling about yourself

Posted on 1st April 2026 at 08:14
With it being April Fool’s Day today, we were very tempted to use some of the stories and comments we’ve heard from Clients over the years – with a little judicious altering of the names and details, to protect the innocent (!) – as the basis for this week’s blog post. 
 
However, once a little commonsense reared its head (!), we decided to ditch that idea. Cue sighs of relief all round… 
 
Instead, we’re going to talk about a different aspect of stories. 
 
Why we love them so much, both telling them – with suitable embellishments on each retelling (!) – and as a member of the audience… And not just any stories, the more dramatic and exciting the better. After all, who doesn’t like a good reaction, whether positive or less so. 
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What's in a name - do labels really help or hinder?

Posted on 18th March 2026 at 07:54
As humans we like to keep things simple, dare we say, black or white. Good or bad. Happy or sad. Friend or enemy. 
 
While these labels may be a useful way of giving an instant verdict on something – or a quick, easily understood, summary / description – they’re also fraught with danger. The simplest and most obvious is that once a label is in place, we rarely go back and reconsider whether it is a fair – and true – description of whatever or whomever it is. 
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Just how comfortable is your comfort zone?

Posted on 4th March 2026 at 07:44
This week we thought we’d give you a little conundrum, as well as a new perspective on your comfort zone. And, why it isn’t quite as comfortable as you thought it was. 
 
But, before we go any further, let’s see what our trusty dictionary has to say about comfort zones: 
 
“A situation where one feels safe or at ease OR a settled method of working that requires little effort and yields only barely acceptable results.” 
 
Which perfectly sums up what comfort zones are all about. Safety, security and certainty. Knowing exactly where we are and what’s going to happen. 
 
It’s what keeps people doing the same things over and over again. Or, from another perspective, in a rut… 
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Whatever you focus on grows...

Posted on 18th February 2026 at 07:20
Last Summer – was it really that long ago?!? – we wrote about the mixed messages we unwittingly send out each day. Thinking one thing, saying another and doing yet something else. If you missed it, you can find it here. 
 
With all of this going on, it’s little wonder we can find it so challenging to get the results we desire. Or, more accurately, say we desire… 
 
However, we can all remember those seemingly magical occasions when we’ve been really aware of what we do desire. Right now! Not only is it crystal clear, but generates such strong positive feelings, that we just can’t stop ourselves from focussing on it. 
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A much easier approach to diets – and dieting (!)

Posted on 4th February 2026 at 08:21
Last week we looked at diets and suggested a different approach to losing those extra pounds which seem to magically appear at this time of year – or in the run up to our fortnight in the sun. For a quick reminder click here. 
 
It all starts with setting our internal sat nav and saying where we are right now. Treating it as being “interesting” – goodness, is that where I am?!? – rather than letting the Little Monster in our Heads use it as another reason to make us feel bad. 
 
Then, deciding where we want to end up. So, feeling healthy / having plenty of energy / looking good / easily moving through our day / something else. 
 
Which just leaves one simple question. How to get there most easily. 
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