Create a life of challenge and fulfilment
We now know it’s likely we’ll face many different variants of COVID in future. And that’s a message most people don’t want to hear. However, it’s sensible to acknowledge the possibility exists. Rather than dismissing...
Most of us gravitate towards wearing our favourite clothes out of habit. The problem is we then ignore the bulk of clothes we’ve bought. Why not slim down how much stuff you’re hanging on to?...
Concern about the environment is gathering steam. Politicians tout policies to prove their environmental street-cred. Young activists prod the conscience of older generations. Everyone feels virtuous as they mouth slogans that demand action. But is...
Parents sometimes act towards their children in ways they later regret. They may be too busy, too angry, or just too exhausted to take much notice of their kids. Or somehow the roles get reversed...
Even normally unflappable people can be reduced to putty by the stresses of parenting. Seeking help to learn better parenting skills is vital to prevent burnout. Otherwise, your relationship with your child can slip into...
Previously we’ve discussed how mindfulness can help you achieve your goals. Let’s see this in action by focussing on Bill, who’s been struggling with his study assignments. How can he use mindfulness to achieve his...
Every family has conflict at some stage. It’s inevitable when people with strong views get together. But some family members may be so easily offended, that every visit ends with hurt feelings. How can you...
Family visits can be a hassle when you’re really busy. Add the tension caused by difficult personalities, and it can be a recipe for disaster. Strategic planning, assertiveness and a healthy dose of mindfulness can...
Bill needs to improve his sleep habits. Over the past year, fatigue has caused a cascade of problems in every area of his life. So if he tackles the one habit that makes the most...
Do you set goals and then ditch them after a few days? Lack of follow-through is so frustrating. Yet it’s so common. Well, don’t worry. Learn to be more consistent and stick to goals using...
Do you go through most of your day on automatic? On the one hand, this can save mental energy when you’re busy. You don’t spend too much time thinking about what you’re doing. But to...
Are you driven to do pointless tasks? Is it hard to stop doing them even though they’re useless? Eliminate trivia and stop being a slave to habit. Carve out more time in the day to...
Achieving great things seems possible when you’re young. But over time, you find yourself drifting aimlessly, without clear goals. As the years pass, you ask yourself: Is this all there is? To get over these...
It’s a funny paradox, isn’t it? Accepting yourself while knowing you need to change. Self-acceptance requires you to see yourself realistically. And the first step is to work out what’s going well in your life. ...
Are you swamped by issues you need to deal with? Not sure where to start? Stop avoiding problems for fear of making bad decisions. Here’s an easy summary of steps in the problem-solving process. Master problem-solving...
One of life’s most rewarding tasks is do a self-assessment. Although it can be confronting, the benefits are enormous. You’ll see exactly how you’re managing in major areas of life. After you’ve worked out what’s...
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