by Dr Sharon | Jan 23, 2017 | Uncategorised
What needs to happen for it to happen? When I think of taking action, I always think about Einstein’s definition of insanity. He says that insanity is doing the same thing over and over while expecting to get a different result. So true! And how often do we all...
by Dr Sharon | Jan 17, 2017 | Uncategorised
What is a ‘Happy’ New Year? As I began to write to you this week and wish you all a very Happy New Year, a question I have heard asked over and over again popped-up… “What is happiness, and how can we achieve it?” Well, after 2000 years of practise, Buddhist... by Dr Sharon | Nov 7, 2016 | Uncategorised
Ever feel like throttling someone? Anger (sometimes we label it as being irritated, frustrated and/or annoyed) is a normal and healthy emotion but it’s important to deal with it in constructive ways. Uncontrolled anger can take a toll on both your health and... by Dr Sharon | Nov 7, 2016 | Uncategorised
Do you listen to learn? Last week we explored the difference between hearing and listening; we can hear by simply perceiving sounds with the ear whereas listening is an active process that requires active attention. It’s a highly sought after skill and, fortunately,...
by Dr Sharon | Oct 26, 2016 | Achieve Goals, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Ethics at Work, Leadership, Relationships (Self and Others)
Care in silence According to Rothwell and Sredl (1992, p.391), there is an enormous difference between just hearing and active listening. We can “hear” simply on the basis of auditory stimuli. For example, we hear a train, even if we are not paying much...
