Category Archives: Happiness Tools

11 Jul

You don’t have to become a monk to smile and relax

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The word mindfulness seems to have become a bit of a buzz phrase lately. It is often linked with discussions about leadership, neuro-science, focus, high performance and clarity. I don't know about you but I have almost become a bit de-sensitized to that kind of language. After all, we all KNOW about that stuff don't...

27 Jun

It was on fire when I lay down on it – Robert Fulghum

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Sometimes it is is refreshing to pick up a book that is not pure fiction but is just a fun read. That is what I thought when I decided on this book to relax into. This is a fun read, and they are true stories. The other thing about this book though is that every...

24 Jun

Happiness – is it overrated and misunderstood by most?

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If you visit here regularly you will have seen there is quite a lot of discussion about 'Happiness' There are arguments for and against the usefulness or not of using the idea of happiness as a tool for living. Some commentators say we are over simplifying this happiness stuff and it is causing people to...

21 Jun

Two words that could change your life

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This video is 6 minutes long, you will need speakers, and a pad and pencil to take notes. I promise it will bring a smile to your dial, well, I can't promise that I suppose. What I can promise is that through the laughter there is a seriously powerful message and strategy that you can employ...

21 Jun

How not to lose the plot!

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From time to time I come across some stimulating articles that are worth sharing in my opinion. This week a friend sent me a link to this article "The Happiness Plague” It’s fascinating how a great title can draw you in, as this one did for me. However, once...

07 Jun

Happier: How to live for today and tomorrow at the same time by Tal Ben-Shahar

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This book is about Happiness pure and simple. For many though these days happiness is a concept rather than a reality. Or it might be that happiness as such comes in fits and starts. Or maybe when you are happy, you feel guilty for some reason. If there is any part of you that has experienced the feeling that...

30 May

What Great Leaders Understand About Themselves

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I recently had the privilege of being interviewed by Patricia Hirsch on her 'Design Your Life' radio show. My topic was about the importance of leaders understanding what really makes them tick. In other words, what is that they really value? How do they 'live' those values each day? What happens when their personal values are...

24 May

A 10 minute video that cuts through limitations

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What do you do when suddenly your whole world changes? That world might be a project you are working on, or a situation in the workplace, or maybe personal life pursuits. And what if the change that appears is irrevocable, permanent and prevents you from pursuing your dream? What do you do? Do you walk away...

07 May

Integration: NLP and Spirituality by Dr Richard Bolstad and Julia Kurusheva

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A book that applies a groundbreaking new way of thinking to an ancient truth. NLP is the study of how successful people use their brains to achieve the results they do. It provides tools for working out how successful people achieve their results then tools for leaning how to do that yourself....

06 May

Your Brain at Work – overcome distraction, regain focus by Dr David Rock

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This is a book full of strategies for overcoming distraction, regaining focus and working smarter. This book is written for workplace situations and offers research about the brains functions, limitations, and capacities. It teaches us how we can direct our own brain chemistry in order to achieve fulfillment and success. David Rock is expert at taking...

06 May

Know Thyself by Dr Craig Hassed

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A stress management programme that is practical and simple to apply. A very powerful approach not just for leaders but anyone wanting to get more clarity of thought, calmness and back in control of their wild mind. ...

30 Apr

The real secret to happiness and getting more done.

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How is it that even if you do plan and prioritise your day, and you think you stick to it, you still don’t seem to nail that big issue you have to think through, you still have that niggling problem that you started with in the morning? It might be about a product or service that...

02 Jan

The two key things leaders know about stress

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Today leaders need to know how to ‘lead’ themselves through their own life and their daily responsibilities as leader at work. We have a frighteningly fast pace of change and innovation, changing expectations, demands and concerns for staff and their well being and development, not to mention new ways of communicating, selling, distributing to make a...

02 Jan

When will the rescue happen?

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In my work as a coach, often with leaders in corporations or private companies, I see in their eyes a look of panic. A look of being trapped, or of waiting for the rescue vehicle to arrive and 'fix' their lives. The rescue that is going to get them out of their extremely busy, and...

02 Jan

Goals – and that sinking feeling and how to avoid it!

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Setting and getting goals is exciting, inspiring and challenging - well at least I hope they are for you. And the 'journey to the goals' so often is such a rich experience on it's own. That is great - but what about when you finally achieve that big big goal? You're on a real high,...

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Category Archives: Happiness Tools

You don’t have to become a monk to smile and relax

It was on fire when I lay down on it – Robert Fulghum

Happiness – is it overrated and misunderstood by most?

Two words that could change your life

How not to lose the plot!

Happier: How to live for today and tomorrow at the same time by Tal Ben-Shahar

What Great Leaders Understand About Themselves

A 10 minute video that cuts through limitations

Integration: NLP and Spirituality by Dr Richard Bolstad and Julia Kurusheva

Your Brain at Work – overcome distraction, regain focus by Dr David Rock

Know Thyself by Dr Craig Hassed

The real secret to happiness and getting more done.

The two key things leaders know about stress

When will the rescue happen?

Goals – and that sinking feeling and how to avoid it!

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