16 tips to succeed in making big changes in life
Want to make big changes in your life fast? Changing your life in one fell swoop requires a certain mindset. Hopefully you’re willing to face plenty of uncertainty and chaos. And you’ll need to be...
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Take control: survive and thrive in a future pandemic
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...
Adapt quickly: your control of COVID risk changes over time
Most people know they can’t control everything that happens to them. However, some people spend years trying to eliminate all problems from their lives. But their attempts are usually doomed. They don’t seem to realise...
Practical hints to cut clutter in your wardrobe
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?...
Trying too hard to impress others makes you insecure
Everyone wants to feel accepted by the people closest to them. Nothing hurts more than thinking family and friends don’t like who you are, or what you do. But fear of rejection can make you...
Values and goals? For best results, make them match
People are often confused by the difference between values and goals. In this article, we’ll explore how you can tell them apart, and how you can use them to create more meaning in life. For...
Learn better parenting skills and enjoy your child again
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...
Introvert and proud! Accept your great qualities
I love being an introvert, even though some find it hard to understand why. But being an introvert has many advantages. For example, we’re self-reliant rather than dependent on others for company. We can think...
Top tips to teach kids how to be self-reliant
As parents, you want to guide and protect your children. You want to teach them how to make good choices and solve problems. Then as they grow older, you can gradually let them make bigger...
Use mindfulness to achieve your goals more quickly
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...
