Posts tagged “New perspectives”

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…

Autumn has arrived...

Posted on 18th September 2024 at 09:56

With a distinctly autumnal feeling in the air for the last few days, coupled with the schools having gone back and nights becoming darker – many apologies, we know everyone would prefer to ignore the last one (!) – it’s time for our usual turn of the seasons blog post. The one looking ahead – we were going to use looking forward, but that really doesn’t reflect how most people feel about this time of year (!) – to the cooler months…

Looking back over the posts we’ve done in previous years, there’s really very little we can add. While we appreciate it’s not what people want to hear, there is no quick fix or miracle cure guaranteed to produce a bug free Winter. Or a happy, healthy, life for that matter. And you might like to read those couple of sentences over a few times before going any further, to let this very simple truth sink in…

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…

Think before you tattoo...

Posted on 3rd July 2024 at 07:35

Over the last few years, tattoos have become increasingly popular, with it estimated that one person in five – 20% – of people in the UK has one, or more (!). Not surprisingly, for young adults, the figure is much higher. One person in three or 33%.

Despite their permanent nature, the main concerns all seem to relate to the process of having the tattoo done. There are no prizes for guessing that the amount of pain which may be involved comes top of the list (!), followed by the hygiene / cleanliness of the Tattoo Parlour.

Interestingly, few people seem to consider what the process of tattooing actually involves. Perhaps, like any operation, they’d prefer not to know the gory details (!). Or, ask the question of what makes a tattoo permanent or what the ink may contain.

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.

Coming to your plates soon, the next food fashion...

Posted on 19th June 2024 at 06:58

It’s easy to forget that EVERY aspect of our lives these days is affected by the latest fashions, not just the clothes we wear. And, while we may not want to admit it, it’s often driven more by financial considerations – profits – than anything else…

One aspect of this, that’s become increasingly obvious over the last few years, can be seen at your local supermarket or convenience shop. The huge increase in ready meals and processed foods badged as being “plant based”, “Vegetarian” or “Vegan.”

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