If you’re a follower of the many personal development theories that are available in great numbers, both on and offline, it won’t have missed your attention that to achieve the outcomes or goals you are seeking, it is important to adopt a new way of thinking. A different way of thinking than the one you are using to maintain your status quo.
The summer holiday invariably brings a stressful time to some parents in terms of finding childcare for their children while they continue to go out to work. When you make the decision to start your family the true extent of what is required isn’t always so obvious at the time. However, you soon realise that the two weeks annual holiday you get from work, doesn’t stretch too far when it comes to taking your holidays at the same time as your children and their six week summer break. We’ve now had two weeks of the summer holidays and if you’re not considering what you can do for the next few weeks, your darling children might just be drive you round the bend with their persistent demands!
There are times when we are in a position to share our gifts with others and we are more than willing to do this; however when we are asked to accept the generosity of others we prefer to spurn their generosity; opting instead to make excuses for rejecting it.
This week has been a challenge for me. It has shown me one thing however and that is that you never stop learning! We live in a culture where we’re told, ” well there is only one thing you can do!” After all, we’re only human, if we’re told there’s only one way out of any challenge then we take the easiest option. What if we took on the challenge and took the choice to do something a little different and jump out of the box?
This post is about expectations and how if you’re not careful they can either overpower you, or fail to generate enough enthusiasm to reach the right level of performance. We all have expectations for the different projects we take on each day; expectations that, unfortunately are sometimes set too high, whilst on other occasions they are set far too low.
Commitment is an important element of your performance, the level achieve and the effort you apply. We hear much said about commitment on a regular basis, not just in the workplace but also in our private lives; at home and socially. How easy is it to commit to something; is it a case of simply saying, “yes, I’ll do that for you”, or “leave it to me I’ll sort it out for you.” Is it necessary to have a financial gain in place before a commitment can be considered? Money plays a big part in many other aspects of our lives, how much of a part does it play in our commitment to the cause?
Using crystals as a method of healing is done by placing on or around the body is called Crystal Healing. This method of healing as been going on since the earliest times and crystals have been used to heal and restore balance throughout cultures and societies by a diverse range of peoples. Crystal healing helps in releasing and clearing negative energy, and therefore helps to support the energy healing.
Whether you’re a regular giver or receiver of gifts or not, I’m sure you will have experienced the event on more than one occasion during your life; no matter how small in size or value the gift was. A gift is a gift no matter what shape or size it is!
Anxiety is a psychological state, which is characterised by cognitive, emotional, and behavioural components. These components blend together to create an unpleasant feeling that is typically associated with uneasiness, fear or worry. Anxiety is a general mood condition that will often occur without a particular trigger.
Honesty is something that encroaches our lives every single day in one way or another. Whether it’s your honesty being tested by others or you having doubts about another person’s honesty. Is there a difference between your honesty and that of others? Are there levels of honesty or more to the point are there acceptable levels of honesty?
To be calm is mentally to be free from agitation, excitement, or disturbance. Calmness can happen for any of us during a state of relaxation; however we can also find it in an aware state too. At times we will find that focusing our mind on something external, or even internal, like our breathing, can be very calming.
Meditation has many forms, however most of them originated from ancient religions and spiritual traditions. There are certain techniques a person will use during meditation which include, posture, focus and an open attitude toward distractions. Meditation is practiced for numerous reasons, such as to increase calmness and physical relaxation.
Many people shy away from change, they have a great fear of it, preferring instead to remain in the comforts of their existing lifestyle; their comfort zone. You’ll probably find these people have a very limited outlook on life and show very little ambition. The security of their sheltered life gives them the happiness they seek, however there is very little learning that takes place within the confines of their world, meaning they fail to benefit from any personal development or personal growth.
In today’s world of personal development and where we put great value on our achievements and results, there is no wonder that many of us are now turning to meditation! As an active modern world, many of us still feel the need for silence, inner peace, and time for reflection. Meditation can reduce stress and enhance relaxation.
Trust is something I hear discussed on a number of occasions; I’ve even taken the time to discuss it with myself. Personally, I feel it’s an important aspect of our everyday lives; I see many instances where it isn’t given the time or respect it warrants. So what is trust? What does it mean to you? How much do you rely on trust? How much do you value it?
On Sunday I listened to a very inspirational piece of philosophy which referred to how we live our dash. What do I mean by your dash? It’s the bit in between your birth and your death. A bit of a play on words too. For example; if you’re born in 1935 and passed in 2009, your life span would have have been 1935 – 2009; the dash representing your life.
Having a balance in life is something we hear about a great deal, in many areas of our daily experiences. What exactly does it mean? Have a balanced life! Within the workplace and personal development areas you hear a lot about work life balance; creating an equal share of input to your job and home life.
The world you live in today isn’t, as you would expect the same world you were born into. I suppose that’s really stating the obvious. The pace of change in your world, far exceeds the one your forefathers enjoyed some years ago. When your parents, grandparents or great grandparents were on planet earth their life was more mundane, compared with the one we lead today.
“A place for everything and everything in it’s place” is a phrase I first heard in the late 90s, I had been contracted to help an organisation design and develop a staff development programme for their workforce. The phrase was one they had adopted as a way of encouraging people to keep their workplace clean and tidy.
Do you know someone who thinks that any opportunity is generally never good enough for them? Are you constantly saying to yourself “I’m not doing that!” when confronted with a potential opportunity that could open up some doors for you?
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