Why Are Our Memories of Childhood So Different to Our Parents’?
Humans have an amazing ability to retain information, it is gathered and remembered through all five senses in great detail in order for us to learn from it and use it in the future. But how many times have you had a discussion with your parents about something that happened in your childhood, only to […]
Why Do We Need to Set Goals?
Until recently I never had any fixed goal or any direction. Although I had some loose dreams and hopes for certain things in the future, none of it was set in stone. It would change almost as often as the British weather. I used to say things like “one day I hope to have…” The […]
Why Auto-Suggestion and Affirmations Do Not Work
Autosuggestion, or affirmation as it is also known, is not something new. I believe most of us have been aware of it since our teenage years, but have either not really understood it or never used it. The mind has two parts: the conscious part which does all the thinking, and the subconscious part that […]
Imagination: The Human Superpower
@steven-webb The Dimming of Our Imaginative Light As children, our minds and our imagination are expansive playgrounds where anything is possible. If you recall those times, you remember how you could effortlessly slip into a realm where dragons existed, where you could be an astronaut flying through the cosmos, or a mermaid swimming in the […]
Master Any Dreaded Job in 60 Minutes
I have something to tell you that could potentially change your life. We all have those jobs that we have been putting off or dreading for any number of reasons. From tidying the garage, sorting the kids’ toys, listing items on eBay or that DIY that your partner would be thrilled if you finally got […]
Should we be happy with what we have?
Here is an live Youtube I did on the subject – Should we be happy with what we have? I’m not talking about relationships, family or friends. That is a whole different story. Everyone wants love and happiness in this way. I’m talking about material things; the money in your bank, the mobile phone in […]
Great Positive Quotes
Here is a small collection of great positive quotes, most of them you will have heard of but they are worth repeating. Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason so few engage in it. – Henry Ford Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls, and […]
Should I Change Who I Am or Should You Change Who You Are
By the end of this short blog I will answer your question of whether you should change who you are. If you are anything like me, you have tried to fit in with everybody for a long time. It wouldn’t surprise me if you’ve asked these questions more and more in recent years. Should I […]
5 Simple Ways to Drop a Negative Attitude
A negative attitude is poisonous to any individual’s happiness. It deprives people of the ability to enjoy their lives or live to the fullest. Although I could write 10,000 words about it, the point of this article is to share some simple ways to improve a negative attitude. There are many other ways, but everybody […]
9 Mindsets You Need to Ditch for True Happiness
“Happiness is a choice,” they say. Not rocket science, is it? Yet, we wrap ourselves in layers of self-doubt, criticism, and habits that are just dodgy at best. What if the path to genuine joy lies in the things you decide to let go of? You see, happiness is not just about accumulating; sometimes it’s […]
