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Let your inner child come out to play
Play like a chid You might have thought that I was about to embark on some lessons from the recent tragic shooting in Orlando. Thankfully, I am not. I write on a much lighter note today as I land in Orlando (for the first time) and head with the family to Disney. I am...
What does it take to make time for you?
What does it take to make time for YOU? One of the most common complaints I hear during training is that life is so busy that there is just no time for ‘ME’! While I often feel the same way and find many things encroaching on my ‘ME time’ and relaxation spaces, I have...
Keep your tank full
Keep your tank full Have you noticed that you can tell whether a salesperson is calling you because they are excited and passionate about offering you something of value as opposed to calling because they are desperate? Have you noticed that you act quite differently...
Pleasure or pain?
Pleasure or pain? For many years, I consulted with a Jungian Analyst once a week. During that time I lost count of how many times he asked (with an almost too gleeful look in his eyes), “You sound like you are in real pain Sharon?” When I affirmed that I was indeed...
Why do you want more money?
Why do you want more money? Money is nothing more than a medium of exchange. While we may want more money to pay off our debts or to have more cash to play with, it is important that we set goals that represent more than just making money. We need to take a long and...
What impressions are you making?
What impressions are you making? It’s no wonder the saying, “Actions speak louder than words” has become a well-known cliché. It’s because it's so true! First impressions are more heavily influenced by non-verbal cues than verbal cues. In Carol Kinsey Goman's book...
What wastes your time?
What Wastes Your Time? Many people feel used by life. They feel victimised and resentful of all that they think they must do. The good news is, it is possible to stop feeling this way. If we really want to, we can choose to shift our perspective. And shifting our...
What you resist persists
What you resist persists... Right now, I don't want you to think of a pink elephant. Not even for a split second. Don't allow the picture of a pink elephant to appear in your mind. Completely banish all thoughts of pink elephants. So... what are you thinking about?...
Don’t Pile Stress On
Change your attitude but don't pile it on... The last ‘food for thought’ got such a strong response that I’ve decided to stick with the theme of stress management for a couple of weeks. Firstly, it is important to re-emphasise that stress is simply our inability to...
Stress-less Strategies
Sress-less Strategies Effective leaders know that stress can be a good thing. It keeps you focused. It makes you competitive. It prompts action. But stress, as many of us know, can also become harmful to our minds and bodies. John R. Ryan, the president of the Centre...
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