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Why spending time alone – being all-one – is so good for you…

Posted on 12th August 2026 at 08:03
With the holiday season in full swing, our last couple of posts have encouraged you to slow down a little. To start the day more gently. 
 
Then, once you’re up and about, to stop from time to time. Take a moment to notice where you are. What’s going on with you and around you. How you’re feeling. 
 
So, this week, we’re going to continue with this theme and make a suggestion that often seems to elicit horror when we mention it to people. Spending a little time alone every day. 
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Summer time and the living is easy…

Posted on 5th August 2026 at 08:04
With the Summer holiday season being in full swing– hurrah (!) – we’re going to keep this week’s post short and sweet. 
 
Whether you’re currently on holiday, about to go or just back why not STOP for a moment. 
 
Take a deep breath – or two (!) – and notice how you’re feeling right now. 
 
Then take another deep breath – or two (!) – and let any cares or worries you have drift away. 
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How you start the day really does make a huge difference…

Posted on 29th July 2026 at 07:50
It’s been a while since we talked about mornings – not everyone’s favourite time of day, we know (!) – and how those first few minutes help set your day. Positively and less so… 
 
Not only that, how easy it is to overlook the most important thing of all. And one most people seem to take for granted. 
 
So, before you read any further, do you want to guess what it is? 
 
Go on, we dare you… 
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Put yours on first...

Posted on 15th July 2026 at 07:08
It’s amazing how often one blog post gives us inspiration for the next and this week’s is a very good example of this in action.  
 
Last week we talked about jetlag – you can find it here if you missed it – and it reminded us of those words of wisdom included in every pre flight safety briefing, that’s providing you were listening... 
 
“In the event of an emergency put your oxygen mask on FIRST, THEN help others.” 
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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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