by Dr Sharon | Jul 1, 2013 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Relationships (Self and Others)
Before we tackle the third step in my ‘EASIER’ ways to being happy NOW tool, let’s recap and reflect on how well you have managed the first two parts of this six part guide… Part 1: Engage and enjoy the present moment Part 2: Attitude and action No-one knows the...
by Dr Sharon | Jun 24, 2013 | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Relationships (Self and Others)
It’s been two weeks since ‘Part 1: Engage and enjoy’. How well have you been able to stay in the moment, and appreciate and celebrate what is right in front of you? How much difference has it made? If you answered “well” to question number one, you have likely...
by Dr Sharon | Jun 3, 2013 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Relationships (Self and Others)
About 8am on 14 February, I heard that Oscar Pistorius had shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Within an hour, the story was all over the world news and the people of South Africa found themselves immersed and mesmerised by the Oscar story. The story was...
by Dr Sharon | Apr 22, 2013 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Relationships (Self and Others), Time Management
I recently celebrated my birthday, so I’ve been reflecting a great deal on what I’d like this year of my life to hold. Thinking of today as my last day is a bit too extreme as, honestly, I’d flee the classroom and go off to be with my loved ones instead of...
by Dr Sharon | Feb 18, 2013 | Relationships (Self and Others)
That’s a silly question, isn’t it? As the answer is likely a resounding, “Yes!” We all want to improve our relationships, we just often don’t know how. Sometimes the smallest steps can make the biggest difference, especially if they are taken consistently over a...
by Dr Sharon | Jan 28, 2013 | Leadership, Relationships (Self and Others)
I’m sure last week’s food for thought (about your Personal Kaizen) got you thinking about some behaviours you’d like to cultivate this year or some goals you’d like to achieve. This week, I’d like us to think about what happens when obstacles are put in the way or we...
