How do I get more motivation?
Before we look at getting more motivation let’s briefly look at motivation and the different types. Motivation is the force that makes us do something, and depending on the type and the amount of force compelling us to take action, will ultimately determine how successful the outcome will be. (Desire + Need) + Result = […]
4 Reasons Your Meditation is not Working
In my mid-20s, I made a feeble attempt at meditating after hearing that 30 minutes of meditation provided the equivalent of nine hours of sleep, so being someone that liked to burn the candle at both ends, I thought a 30-minute meditation would be perfect for me. I also thought it was just a `cool’ […]
Why is change so difficult?
Change is dam frustrating and holds so many people back. Including me. Every night before going to sleep I write a small to-do list, starting with my “Eat the Frog” task. I was introduced to the concept of eating a frog by Brian Tracy in the book “Eat That Frog!”. Get more of the important things […]
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? […]
How to Change Your Luck and Become a Magnet for Good Fortune
Feeling like luck is never on your side? You’re not alone. Many people feel that they’re stuck in a cycle of misfortune, unable to catch a break. But what if I told you that you can change your luck? It’s not just about random chance; it’s about adopting the right mindset and taking strategic actions. […]
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 […]