Why doesn’t thinking positive work?
Just think positive; everything will be perfect. Really? I’ve read many books, quotes and been told and I’ve even preached to others more times than I can remember about how important it is to think positive. You’d think that’s all you need to do to have a pretty good life. Everything will fit into place […]
A ‘Really Simple’ way to live a happier life
Ground yourself. Yes, that’s it. No need to read on, unless you would like to know how easy it is? How many times in the last few days have you taken a moment to appreciate the little things, all the seemingly insignificant things that would have a massive impact if they were suddenly taken away? […]
Comfort zone: Enemy or Friend?
None of us are born with a roadmap for life, let alone a destination or a means to get there. These all need to be worked out along the way by means of trial and error. We spend most of our time throughout childhood going from one experience to another, trying things out and seeing […]
How to cope when things don’t go as planned.
When I cast my vote in the UK’s 2015 General Election, I was upbeat and felt like I was going to make a difference. I felt my vote counted. I woke up Friday morning and everything had changed. All the prediction and polls turned out to have been wrong, and I felt like my vote […]
Unconditional love, what a joke!
I’m serious, it seems the desire for unconditional love is everywhere. It features in thousands of quotes on the Internet and it is a key part in many wedding vows. But who are they kidding? Unconditional? I can think of plenty of conditions that are attached to most people’s love; conditions that, when broken, can […]
Women taking the lead with Jodi Flynn
Who are you, and where do you work? My name is Jodi Flynn and I am a leadership coach working with small business owners and corporate executives on their soft skill: self-awareness, communication, relationship-building, and personal organization. What did you want to be when you ‘grow up’. I had no idea. I envied people who […]
How Living with Gratitude Can Change Your Life
When I was a teenager the thought never occurred to me that one day my legs wouldn’t work and that I would have to rely on others for many of my daily routine tasks. We so often get wrapped up in this thing called ‘life’ that we barely have time to stop and appreciate what […]
5 Signs That Your Relationship Is Holding You Back
Many times in life, we tend to blame those around us for our own faults and shortcomings. We try to find excuses by focusing on the actions of others instead of assessing our own reactions. One of the main issues that arise in relationships is that of resentment. It’s when we can’t even look at […]
5 Ways to Stop Excessive Thinking
As the day goes by, more and more thoughts get stuck in our heads. By lunchtime these thoughts are already out in full force and they will continue to multiply until finally at bedtime we cannot settle down because we have so much going on that we cannot switch off. Overthinking is a habit, and […]
Tips on living happier and more positive life
Yes I’m paralysed and life does suck at times, people moan and get in my face. But, it is how we respond, how we see things and ultimately how we let it affect us. Watch my video, post a comment I’m really interested in what people think. Asked me a question for my next video…
