Happiness isn't finding a place of perfection and calm.
Happiness is finding a way to be calm amidst imperfection and chaos.
Happiness is acceptance of all that is....
You can be grateful for your life, and parts of the world around you whilst still acknowledging how challenging it can be and how much devastation there is
You can believe people are predominately good and caring, without being naive or having others take advantage of...
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....
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...
