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Looking after ourselves, not just everyone else...

Posted on 11th September 2024 at 07:45

It often surprises Clients how we tend to focus on the small things they do every day. Encouraging them to make small changes, rather than going for larger and potentially more scary (!) ones. The rationale behind this is quite simple. It helps build their confidence that they can make changes to their lives easily. Even better, how quickly small things can build up to create a much larger and noticeable effect. At the same time, it minimises the Little Monster in their heads undermining their best intentions before they’ve even got going.

But these aren’t the only reasons.

For us, the most important thing is that every small change will not only help whatever their particular issue or concern was, but their overall health and life too. So, a great example of little things having exponential effects.

Goal setting or quests, which do you prefer?

Posted on 28th August 2024 at 08:17

It fascinates us that so many things which are generally considered to be “good” for us – and we really should do them (!) – come with so much negative baggage and energy. And, as we’ve said many times before, the “should” word is always a sign we really don’t want to do whatever it is. Not a great start for anything in life…

The one we’d like to talk about today often goes hand in hand with those dreaded New Year’s Resolutions, although it can occur at any time of year. Have you guessed what it is yet? Goal setting.

Are you waiting for the single magical "right" time?

Posted on 14th August 2024 at 07:45

We often talk about the many – and various – tricks the Little Monster in our Heads plays on us. At first glance, they all seem eminently sensible and reasonable, common sense really. So, it’s hardly surprising that we rarely stop to question them, accepting them without a second thought. And the trap springs, with us doing – or not doing (!) – the same things over and over again. On one hand we remain “safe”, with the status quo – our current circumstances, not the rather aged rock band (!) – continuing as before. On the other, we continue doing – or not doing – the same time over and over again.

Making changes easily

Posted on 31st July 2024 at 07:33

We often talk about the power of making very small changes, one at a time. Cementing one in place before adding another.

While, at first sight, it may seem like an unnecessarily slow and time consuming way to make changes, they quickly build up into something much larger. And, if you’re in any doubt about this, just look back at all those New Year’s Resolutions that came to naught…

So, why does “small and slow” win every time?

Relationships, relationships, relationships...

Posted on 10th July 2024 at 07:23

Not surprisingly, issues arising in relationships – in all their different guises – come up regularly with Clients. Most often, it concerns their “Significant Other” (!) or children; with those involving other family members, friends and work colleagues coming close behind.

While the exact nature of the relationship may different, the same three issues seem to come up time and again. We’re sure you’ll recognise them (!) and, probably, have plenty of examples of your own…

Being grateful for them all

Posted on 26th June 2024 at 07:18

It’s usually only with the power of hindsight that we realise how much we’ve been helped along our chosen path – and, often, in ways we could never have expected or anticipated. Some people or events were very obvious; others only apparent much further down the road or when pointed out by someone else.

And, while it’s easier to see those people or events who positively helped us, what about those who did not?

Or, more accurately, seemed not to at the time.

Be it to have it...

Posted on 12th June 2024 at 07:40

As we’re still getting back into the swing of things after a lovely holiday in the sun, we’re going to keep this week’s blog post short and sweet. And, however tempting it is, not wax lyrical about the sunshine, blue skies and lack of wet stuff (!).

Moving swiftly on…

Time off for good behaviour, yes really (!)

Posted on 20th May 2024 at 09:49

A couple of days earlier than usual – just to confuse everyone (!) – a quick reminder that we’re going to take a short break from our weekly blog posts, back as usual on Wednesday 12th June.

However, with nearly 500 posts on our blog page, there are still plenty to choose from in the meantime!

So, why not play “lucky dip” and choose a month to have a look at?

An easy way to instantly stand out from the crowd

Posted on 15th May 2024 at 07:44

And, “no”, we’re not talking about any of the “stuff” the mainstream media try to convince us will assure our success / happiness / fill in the blank. Money. Titles. Degree. Latest “must have.”

In fact, it’s so simple it’s easily overlooked. Often thought of as rather old fashioned or quaint. Despite that, we can guarantee it’ll make you stand out from the crowd and everyone will love you for it.

Have you guessed what it is yet?

What are you taking for granted?

Posted on 1st May 2024 at 08:05

There are so many things we take for granted – as being true – that we never stop to give them a second thought. Whether they really are true or, at least, true for us – let alone anyone else…

Some are so fundamental that we probably haven’t thought about them since we were at school. The Sun will rise each morning and set each evening. Stars shine in the night sky. Earth turn and gravity stop us from “falling off” and spinning out into space (!).

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