You will have wins and you will have losses. You will get some things right and some wrong. It's not enough to focus on them equally. For real and enduring happiness, learn from the losses and mistakes BUT focus MORE on the wins, the successes, the gains...
Several years ago I was working with a coach and he suggested the following - a simple 3 word motto or mantra to help me stay focused on what really matters. Too often we overcomplicate things and overcomplicating things reduces the chances of success. I like simple...
Imagine everything went perfectly; what would that be like? What strengths and resources do you have to make this a reality? Is there anyone who could help you? Anything you need to learn or change? What one thing can you do each day to achieve what you want...
Sometimes going by the name of "The Serenity Prayer", the following simple but incredibly powerful philosophy has helped me time and time again: change what you can change (do what you can do) accept what you can't change be wise enough to know the difference Don't...
The magic of childhood wasn't in being young, it was in being present and curious, playful and open to experience. The magic of living well at any age is knowing those qualities are available to all of us any time!...
You can be driven by comfort or by progress. You can strive for impossible perfection or good enough. You can try to avoid distress or … use it for motivation. Each has consequences. Weigh them up carefully....
Here's just a short list of things you can enjoy even if you're not a millionaire, don't have a super fit body, or are "lacking" some of the other things society tries to convince us we need ...
If you answered yes, reflect on how you feel when you're online vs offline. Among other things, when you're staring at your screen you're often living other people's thoughts and worries and lives. When you get yourself offline, you can think your own thoughts and live your...
Happiness need not be complicated. Be good, and do good, eat well and move often. Be grateful for what you have, and give to others when you can. Be kind. Always be kind. And that includes being kind to yourself. Oh, and don't forget to dance a little...
Rest is not a luxury. It's a necessity for living a healthy and happy life. Don't just "allow" yourself to rest; prioritise it and value it and treasure it. There should be no guilt associated with rest but rather, just as you might feel proud when you...