I have been musing over these past couple of weeks about what I have learned and continue to learn after writing, developing and launching The 10 Things Challenge some 8 years ago. The 10 Things Challenge is an accessible process for self development. If that is enough to sell it to you and you want…
Progress is not linear
Progress is not linear. We know this in theory, but oftentimes, the reality of this can catch us off guard. It can be too easy to look at what we are wanting to learn, and expect ourselves to learn it once. To then fully absorb and assimilate those learnings, and come out the other end positively…
Want to learn how to be kind to yourself?
How kind are you to yourself? Might seem an odd question to start with this week. But in the midst of the craziness of life, it might well be that you are run ragged looking after and out for the needs of others. And in so doing have lost sight of what it means to…
An opportunity for self development?
What has changed for you in this strange DC world in which we are living? That seems like a very odd question indeed as I imagine that pretty much everything has changed. But as usual, questions are simply starting points to a little self exploration. More than ever, this is a time for questioning all…
A very special time limited offer
Here’s an anonymous quote I came across that made me shudder: Don’t fear failure. Fear being in the EXACT SAME PLACE next year as you are today What a thought. Sometimes, what stops us growing, moving forward, living more of the life we want is what is in our heads. Negative mindsets, limiting beliefs, fear…
Creativity born out of suffering (and what might be just what you need)
Creativity born out of suffering: how about that for a profound and esoteric opening? Last week I was musing about the creative potential from our sufferings of seeing things afresh, through a different frame – new perspectives, new insights, leading to growth and transformation. What suffering can you speak of in your own life? None…
Do you love a list?
I love a list. And my nearest-and-dearest know this about me because for Christmas, I was given a new list book. It is such a thing of beauty, inspiring me to list-writing greatness and new dizzying heights of ticking-things-off joy. Here it is in all it’s glory – four different colours of pull-off wee marker…
Accepting compliments means accepting yourself
How well do you receive compliments? When someone comments favourably on something you have done or are wearing, or your new hair style, how do you usually respond? Many of us seem programmed to bat away such compliments, with a dismissive remark such as “it was nothing really”, or “what, this old thing?”. The effect…
Lessons from Depression Part 4: People are worth fighting for.
These past weeks have been an interesting process of stopping to explore lessons learned from depression, and living alongside our Black Dog. To step back, look under the surface and hunt for the treasure in the bleakness. Often we hurtle through life at crazy speeds, living a never-ending-to-do-list. We risk getting to the end of…
Lessons from Depression Part 3: Respect your own needs
In reflecting on our Lessons from depression, here is my second: Respect your own needs. Take time to understand yourself and what it is that you need. Of course, this is true for all of us, not just in a relationship or friendship dominated by a Black Dog. This is not about being selfish and…