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Are you so addicted to your smartphone that you're missing out on your life?

Posted on 19th August 2015 at 07:30

We know that even raising this question may be considered heresy by some – or us luddites by others (!) – but has our modern obsession with communication just gone too far?

Has it transformed from a useful tool – our servant – making life so much easier, to an insatiable monster without us even noticing?

And are we so distracted that we don’t actually live our lives anymore?

Go out and about these days and it won’t take you long to see this modern obsession in action. People crossing the street while hypnotised by their phones. Texting or talking on the phone while driving cars, riding bikes or eating out at the restaurants. Really, doing almost anything you can think of with their phone glued to their hand or ear.

Completely oblivious to what they’re doing – or those around them.

Does making life easier now just make it harder in the long term?

Posted on 5th August 2015 at 07:30

Life, these days, seems to be a constant barrage of mixed messages.

On one hand we’re encouraged to take the easy option. To be more sedentary.

To use the lift rather than the stairs. Park the car as close as possible to our destination. Sit more, both at home and at work. In short, to utilise every device designed to save us time or effort.

On the other we’re told to be more active, with government backed recommendations on the amount of exercise to be taken each week.

Do you set boundaries?

Posted on 29th July 2015 at 07:30

Boundaries – or, often, lack of them (!) – is a topic we seem to hear a lot about these days.

Where that “line in the sand” is. What’s acceptable to you. And what definitely isn’t.

What’s interesting is how often they’re seen as a way of controlling another person. Of making them behave in the way you want them to.

But this isn’t what boundaries are for at all. They’re never about controlling another person but always about protecting yourself.

Rewriting the script - do you really mean what you're saying?

Posted on 24th June 2015 at 07:30

A couple of weeks ago we wrote about spending time alone – and how “alone” has an entirely different meaning to the one understood by most people.

Since then we‘ve had some fascinating conversations with clients about some other words. Not to mention a few “ah ha” moments of our own.

So, this week, we’d like to highlight a few other words you’re sure to use every day. Ones you probably don’t think twice about using. And have never stopped to wonder what they actually mean.

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

Posted on 10th June 2015 at 07:30

You probably won’t be surprised to hear this, but most of the ideas for our weekly blog post come from our clients.

Usually, the same topic will come up several times in a few days and we’ll take the hint and get writing. Or, more accurately, Elaine will get writing while David does editorial comment (!).

Other times the hint will come from seeing several articles all on the same topic. Or in other people’s blogs. Or, perhaps, the time of year.

So where did the idea for this week’s post come from?

Well, from conversations we’ve had with clients this week, which have highlighted a very common myth about spending time alone. And one we’re very happy to dispel.

Why worry?

Posted on 13th May 2015 at 07:30

Worries. Worries. Worries. There seem to be so many different things to worry about these days.

Your health. Family. Money (the number one worry according to all the surveys). Job.

And that’s before you start on the so called “big issues”.

Humans really do seem to be the worrying animal. But is this how life is meant to be? On a continual treadmill of one worry after another. Or juggling several at the same time?

Compare this with the rest of the animal kingdom and the difference quickly becomes obvious. Watch any animal in its natural surroundings and you’ll notice that worry doesn’t enter into their life.

Today why not just enjoy being alive?

Posted on 22nd April 2015 at 07:30

We’ve got a very a simple – and quick – idea for you this week.

Ready? Ok, here we go.

Today, why not simply enjoy being alive?

The cycles of life

Posted on 15th April 2015 at 07:30

We’ve mentioned the multitude of cycles that occur in the natural world and impact on our lives several times before in this blog.

At one extreme are the seconds making up each minute, which happen many, many times during our lifetime. At the other end are cycles which take millions – yes millions – of human lifetimes to complete, such as the completion of the galactic year. (The time it takes for our solar system to complete one circuit around the centre of our galaxy, the Milky Way galaxy).

While the length of the cycle may vary, they each share the same components. A start, maturing and end. Or, put another way, a birth, growth and death. You only have to look out of your window at this time of year to see them in action!

What do you gather, experiences or things?

Posted on 18th March 2015 at 07:30

If this sounds like a rather odd question, it isn’t meant to be. Nor is there a “right” answer. As always, all we want to do is get you thinking!

If you still suspect that it may be a trick question, let’s put it a different way. Have you noticed how the modern world focuses on stuff?

On all the things you MUST HAVE to be able to function in this high tech – and image conscious – world of ours. If you’re in any doubt, just look at the adverts on the television or in the papers.

Whether it be the latest clothes, car or mobile phone, the message is the same. If you’re not keeping up with it all, then somehow there’s something wrong with you.

Sadly, it’s easiest to see in children, with countless stories of bullying of those who don’t keep up with the latest fashions. Peer pressure at its worst.

Are you happy right now?

Posted on 25th February 2015 at 07:30

It’s interesting how often this topic comes up with clients. And, here on the blog too.

It seems that there are so many reasons not to be happy these days. Not only in the papers or news. Just watch your favourite soap opera. Or listen to the conversations going on around you.

Added to this, there’s our very English affliction. The belief that it’s perfectly acceptable to be miserable now in the expectation that when X happens in the future – whatever X is – then we’ll suddenly be happy. Whether it be the latest must have gadget, a new house, losing weight or the love of your life.

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