Lack of self confidence is a debilitating affliction that bedevils a great many people. And yet, it\’s a simple state of mind that separates those who live life tentatively, with uncertainty, and those who live life boldly and to the very fullest. [box type=\”shadow\”]\”Remember that, ultimately, it\’s not about how […]
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I clicked on the red button, took off my headset and leaned back in my chair, before stretching out my arms and pursing my lips to force out a deep breath of air. I had completed just the sixth in a series of thirteen sessions with a young lady life
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I felt compelled to put \’pen to paper\’ (perhaps \’finger to keyboard\’ is more appropriate) about the Paralympic Games opening in London today. The recent London Olympics was a thrilling, entertaining and spectacular showcase of the world\’s finest athletes and sportspeople. But, in terms of sheer inspiration, the Paralympics –
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Many years ago I learnt a valuable lesson about how to deal with and overcome seemingly intransigent problems that create unnecessary stress and frustration in one\’s life. Sometimes lessons go unheeded as the memory of what was learnt fades with time and a refresher course is required! My repeat lesson
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If you are a loyal reader of this blog you will know that from time to time I turn to others for inspiration. I recently came across an extract from a book, \”Prescriptions for Living\” by a medical doctor by the name of Bernie Siegel. The extract talked in very
Do you desperately want to experience change in one or more areas of your life? Then let me ask you this: What are you doing to bring it about? Many people crave change … Sadly, many of those who do will sabotage their own chances of living the lives they
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There\’s one simple yet important principle that is always at the heart of effective life coaching … we are all unique. Yet, despite this uniqueness, we all strive (either consciously or subconsciously) for one thing… balance. Put these two concepts together and it follows that each of us has our
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I\’m sure you\’ve heard the saying: \”If you\’re going to do something do it properly or not at all\”? Perhaps your parents said that to you as a child … or perhaps you say that to your own kids if you have children? Wise advice It\’s wise advice, but advice
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May you live in interesting times. This is, supposedly, the English translation of an ancient Chinese curse! Interestingly, the Chinese language original has apparently never been found, although some say that the curse was based on a proverb that reads: \”It\’s better to be a dog in a peaceful time
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Some years ago, while in corporate life, I was fortunate to be selected to attend a highly regarded leadership training programme, along with about thirty other senior and middle managers. At one point during the course, we were confronted with the somewhat nerve wracking task of announcing to the group
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Master the simple art of goal setting and getting and you could find your life turned on its head (in a very positive sense of course!) Here are four of my favourite tips:
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One of the many wonderful sources of the inspirational quotes that we include in the New Insights Life Coach Training programme is a lady who calls herself Oriah Mountain Dreamer, Oriah is a Canadian teacher who has had the privilege of studying with and learning from native American elders who
The Law of Attraction was at it again yesterday … I spent Saturday night at a reunion with people from my era who had grown up and been schooled in the Helderberg basin. What fun it was to reconnect with friends and colleagues after so many years. It was a
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A number of you commented positively on the \’hall of mirrors\’ parable in last week\’s post. That spurred me to write about the effect that one\’s mindset or attitude has upon one\’s ability to enjoy life. This week\’s post utilizes an extract from my book, \’A Boerewors Roll for the
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The reality that we perceive to exist is totally dependent on the perspective from which we choose to perceive it. I was reminded of this in dramatic fashion this week… [box type=\”shadow\”]\”Only rarely is a situation itself the problem. Mostly the real problem is how we think about the situation.\”
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A very happy and prosperous 2012 to all readers. In 2012 we aim to help you be everything you want to be! The \’honeymoon period\’ It\’s that time of the year I call the honeymoon period. Particularly so in the southern hemisphere where we\’ve all just come off long summer
Yes, December is upon us yet again! It’s a very special month for many reasons, not least of which because it signals the final days of another calendar year. If you can take a few minutes out of planning your holiday or Christmas festivities then I have some food for
Have you ever spent time thinking about what it is you stand for? Put another way, do you clearly understand your personal mission? If my question catches your interest, raises your eyebrows or leaves you scratching your head, then please take the time to read on. I believe this article
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In this modern era it seems we are all so insanely busy, yet more often than not all that frenetic activity amounts to little in terms of its contribution to our own personal development, joy or happiness. For those readers caught in the trap of frenzied, yet \’zero sum\’ day-to-day
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