When I was a lot younger, in my teens at school, I came home late in frustration after receiving a detention. That day in my English class, the teacher was struggling to keep us quiet and focused. She decided that to teach the class a lesson, she would hold us all back after school. I…
Criticism and Feedback: how to react better
Some time ago now, at the end of a nice visit from my parents, my Dad patted his hand on my belly and commented that it looked like it was getting bigger. I laughed it off and pleasantly we said goodbye but I admit that I was hurt by the criticism and reacted to my…
Morocco Adventure: Part 2 – Desert
As we drove East, the landscape became much drier until all we could see was sand 1. Tiz-n-Tichka Pass After a good night’s sleep in our tent, we freshened up and got dressed for the first time without running water, feeling only slightly sore from our adventure on Mount Toubkal the day before. After breakfast,…
Change This One Habit For Improved Happiness
Why are good habits so much harder than bad habits to form? It’s because most things that are worthwhile take effort! This one is a small thing that if you can change, and persist in making it a habit, could have a monumental impact on how you get along in life. I have seen many…
12 Of The Best Motivational Short Video Clips
I have been meaning to share this collection of great short videos and now seemed like as good a moment as any to help us to stay motivated! I have indicated the length of each clip so you can pick one for the time you have. These are some of the best videos you could…
Remove This One Phrase From Your Vocabulary to Find Happiness
I remember visiting a new client about 20 years ago and the experience was so profound I still remember it like it was yesterday. Our company provided specialised around-the-clock care in clients homes to enable them to live independently. This lady had had Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for over 20 years and it was fairly advanced…
Morocco Adventure: Part 1 – Mountains
The altitude, the heat and the rough barren lanscape made this a very special trek Mount Toubkal Our flight arrived in the morning at Marrakech airport and we were already travel-weary and tired from the early start that day. Fortunately today all we would do is transfer straight up into the High Atlas Mountains to…
5 Simple Tips For Staying Motivated During The Winter Months
It can’t be escaped, but most of us are affected by the weather and light conditions around during winter. So when the days are shorter and there is less sunlight in the day – it is well known that we can feel a bit low and less motivated. So what can we do to remain…
‘It’s all in the mind!’ Really?
This morning at about halfway into my 4 mile run, my legs were starting to really complain. They had every reason to, they were just tired and wanted the run to be over! My mind told me it wouldn’t matter if I walked for a bit, or even called it a day and called for…