If you’re having one of those weeks or days when time is rushing past and your ‘things to do’ list is spiraling out of control, try the 6-minute write. It will only take 6 minutes! Here’s what to do: Find your journal, log book or any piece of paper…….. use your computer if you must [...]
Wrapping Up 2017
Has time flown this year? As 2017 comes to a close and you start focussing on 2018, it will help to clear the old year out before moving to the next one. Try this exercise either in your office or in front of the fire with a glass of wine. It is designed to be a [...]
Season’s Greetings!
I hope this finds you well and it’s been a great year. It’s good to reflect on your year before the new one arrives. So if you’d like to do my ever-popular ‘closing out’ exercise, I’ve included it in this post below. Wishing you a restful holiday and smooth transition into 2017! Very best wishes, [...]
Mid-year Reviews
Hello Long-time no speak! It’s hard to believe that the first day of summer has been and gone already. I’ve read some reports of a scorching summer but, frankly, I’ll believe that when it happens. Half way through the year and I can hear the corporate groans because it’s appraisal time. I often hear mini-groans [...]
Happy Christmas!
As 2015 comes to a close and you start focussing on 2016, it will help to clear the old year out before moving to the next one. Try this exercise either in your office or in front of the fire with a glass of wine. It is designed to be a helpful review of the [...]
Making space for your summer break
I hope you’re having a great summer. As you clear your desk before going on holiday*, don’t let it stress you – done is better than perfect. Having things ‘done’ will allow you to create some space to relax and clear your mind. This is an ideal time to build up your reserves so you return to [...]
Making choices this spring
Our choices …and the world is still turning regardless of who you voted for. It’s made me think how lucky we are to have choice although some may argue little choice! I wonder what other choices you’re going to make for the rest of the year? Over 80% of my clients bring difficult situations to [...]
Some Flowers For You
Hope your year has started well. Thought you might like a Valentine’s gift – some beautiful red (albeit virtual) roses and a good book idea. I’ve been reading “Quiet” by Susie Cain; it’s a great book for understanding one another and its strapline is ‘the power of introverts in a world that can’t stop talking’! [...]
100 Things that annoy Santa!
Happy Christmas! While you’re waiting for Santa to arrive, have a look below at 100 things that annoy him. Mark the ones you share with him and email me your top 3! Fleas on my reindeer Having someone in my life who always tries to tell me what to do A desk full of [...]
Keeping in touch
How was your summer? I trust you had some good R&R. Mine revolved around watching cricket and cycling in France – lovely! If you’ve found getting back into full swing this month difficult, it may be because you don’t have enough reserves in your life. Having reserves is about having more than you need or [...]