Posts tagged “Mindset”

A little appreciation changes your day...

Posted on 22nd January 2025 at 10:01

It’s been a while since we talked about appreciation and how a little goes a long way, we even used this as the title of a post back in 2017. You can find it here.

And it sounds like such a simple thing to do. Just find things – anything (!) – to appreciate as you go about your day. And not just things. People, events or anything else that catches your eye and pushes your appreciation – or feel good – buttons.

So why do we find it so hard to do?

Start small AND start now!!!

Posted on 8th January 2025 at 07:27

First things first. We wish you a very happy – and healthy (!) – New Year, may 2025 be a great year for you!!!

So, another shiny New Year beckons. The million dollar question is what are you going to do with it? What plans do you have? Big and, just as important, small. And, if you’re wondering why small is just as important, there’s a very simple answer. Not only are small things less scary and so easier to do – as well as fitting more easily into your day – but quickly build up into a much bigger result.

A little mantra to help ease you through this time of year, if something can go right, it will...

Posted on 18th December 2024 at 07:28

Well, “that” time of year is rapidly approaching (!) and, with it, many people’s stress levels are rapidly approaching danger level. So, it must be time for our usual different perspective on the festive madness…

Looking back over previous blog posts at this time of year, there really is very little we can add. That it’s only one day, featuring a larger than normal roast Lunch – or Dinner – and, probably, more relatives / friends than advisable; particularly when accompanied by industrial quantities of alcohol and vastly over optimistic expectations of how the day will pan out…

Striking while the inspiration is hot

Posted on 11th December 2024 at 07:28

It happens to us all from time to time. A sudden flash of inspiration strikes, perhaps as a bolt out of the blue or one of those “ah ha” moments. However it arrives, it brings a completely new understanding on something, large or small. Sends our imagination off in a totally new direction. Exhilarating and, often, more than a little scary as it has the potential to take us out of our comfort zone and into unchartered territory. Then, just as quickly, it vanishes without a trace leaving the feeling that we may have missed something important and, possibly, life changing.

It all counts...

Posted on 27th November 2024 at 07:58

It’s easy to forget just how much impact we have on the world around us – and we’re not just talking about the actions we take. The things we do.

Our words are just as powerful, whether spoken out loud or as the running commentary in our heads. So, our thoughts need to be added to the list. Or, as it used to be referred to “our thoughts, words and deeds…”

Are you stuck in your own never ending repeat?

Posted on 13th November 2024 at 07:57

If you have any online account – whether Amazon or Ebay, Netflix or iplayer – you’ll have noticed the continual suggestions of things you may be interested in. While the odd “wild card” may be thrown in, most of the suggestions are based on what you’ve previously shown interest in, making the underlying assumption very clear. You’ll only be interested in what you’ve bought – or watched – in the past.

No judgement is made about your choices – “Why on earth did they choose that?!?” – just the assumption that you’ll want the same – or something similar – again. And, so, the same things keep coming up again and again. Which is great if you still want exactly the same things – not to mention saving time in the process – but not so helpful when you decide you’d like something different.

But this doesn’t only happen online, you’ll probably have noticed it yourself at some time or other.

Leading the way

Posted on 30th October 2024 at 07:36

With everything going on in the world around us, let alone in our own lives, it’s all too easy to find ourselves completely swamped by it all. Swept along by whatever emotions – or circumstances – we encounter as we go about our day.

If those around us are sad or angry, then finding ourselves feeling sad or angry too. Noticing that our previously good mood turned sour the moment we met someone who was in a bad mood – or having a bad day.

Asking a different question, part two (!) ...

Posted on 23rd October 2024 at 07:53

A couple of weeks’ ago we talked about the questions we ask ourselves AND how often they just give us the answer we want – or expect – rather than one that actually helps us. Or, more accurately, the answer the Little Monster in our Heads wants…

As this tends to undermine our best intentions or efforts, there are no prizes for guessing the end result. Continuing to do the same thing over and over again, regardless of how much we say – or think – we’d prefer something different… You can find the post here.

Asking a different question

Posted on 9th October 2024 at 07:56

Have you noticed how good we are at asking the question that gives us the answer we want?!? Or, more accurately, the answer the Little Monster in our heads wants…

And, as all too often, this just undermines our best intentions or efforts; there are no prizes for guessing the end result. Continuing to do the same thing over and over again, regardless of how much we say – or think – we’d prefer something different…

When you don't feel like doing it...

Posted on 25th September 2024 at 08:07

We all have those days. You know the ones. When your oomph has oomph’d off (!). Motivation, inspiration – or both (!) – disappeared without trace. Leaving you feeling stranded, often with a long list of things you think you should be doing. Or should have done.

Giving the little Monster in your Head free rein to make you feel even worse. Beating yourself up that you’re not doing what you should be doing. Then, in desperation, falling back on sheer grit or willpower to get it done, with all too predictable results… And that’s far too many should’s for one blog post!

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