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 […]
How Socrates Handles Gossip
We all know Socrates for his wisdom, too often his slightly longer stories and lessons go unnoticed because they are hidden in books which would take quite a bit of reading or they are overshadowed by a single quote. Without the Internet to make stories like this would be anywhere near as well known. But […]
Do Vets, Doctors and Plumbers overcharge?
I have a West Highland Terrier called ‘Bounty’ – he’s named after Dog the Bounty Hunter, not the chocolate bar – he is now nearly 7 years old. Approximately two years ago he developed a skin complaint, which is apparently quite common to this breed. He would scratch himself until he was red raw and […]
I am thankful for…
I found this on the Internet so it is no credit to me, it is definitely a brighter way of looking at things. The taxes I pay because it means I am employed. The clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat. My shadow who watches me work […]
13 Simple Listening Tips
Oh, I’m sorry… Did the middle of my sentence interrupt the beginning of yours? Someone amazing introduced me to that sentence in recent years. Of course I knew what it meant, but I never really gave it any consideration; I dismissed it as though it was not an issue. Interrupting was something I had always […]
A Lesson in Gratitude: The Power of a Simple “Thank You”
How I Learned the Impact of “Yes” Farnborough Air Day, 1992: a landmark in European aviation and a pivotal moment in my own journey. I was six months into my new life as a quadriplegic, still in the hospital and absorbing the seismic shifts in my day-to-day experiences. It was a sweltering summer day, my […]
When is being paralysed awesome?
When the dishes need doing! Really, it’s true; I never have to do the dishes or housework, or put the bins out. Last time I did any of that was over 20 years ago. Plus, you now know why I help people find their inner peace rather than a comedian. Whenever we see somebody substantially […]