It seems to be normal in our society for most people to beat themselves up emotionally on a regular basis. This is mainly in the form of negative self-talk (internal dialogue) and people say things to themselves that they wouldn’t dream of saying to anyone else. It is one of the most common issues faced …
Climb Every Mountain!
I have recently acquired a house full of teenagers (and extra dog!), only one of whom I am genetically responsible for. One of the most interesting aspects of being around the “youth” is listening to them plan their futures. From what feels like an enormous 30 years down the line, I often want to give …
Creative Life Planning
Creative life planning is, quite simply, one of the most useful skills and well worth mastering. Most of us have heard of it. Those that practice it over time achieve results that seemed beyond them when they started. Make life planning a regular practice and you can too. How can it make a difference? Well, …
Belief and Beyond
Man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he is. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 1749-1832 I once asked a well-read, philosophically inclined friend of mine to define what he felt reality was. He thought a little and said “as far as I can see, it would appear to be how your mind interprets …
Developing Your Well-being
How is it that some people appear to lead happier and more fulfilled lives than others? What is their secret? Many years ago I became fascinated by this and sought out people who seemed to have a higher quality of life than average. I chose six of the best to research in more depth using …
A gift for yourself
Do you know how your values direct the course of your life? Would you like to feel more confident when making decisions? In the following article, adapted from a piece written by John Seymour, learn how our values, conscious and unconscious, impact on our lives and the decisions we make. Discover how to uncover your …
NLP practice groups
Practice groups are so important. If you are reading this and have a practice group I would love to hear some of your experiences of what works well for you. If you have questions about practice groups post them below and I will do my best to answer them. NLP is at heart a set of …
Decision Making…
My first thought when presented with the subject matter for this month’s newsletter was: “Oooh, I have made some monumentally bad decisions in my time.” We’re talking Taj Mahal, Great Wall of China, that kind of monument. We all make decisions all the time (shall I make a cup of tea now or in a …
Can you improve your Decisions and your Life?
The quality of the rest of your life depends, in large part, on the quality of the decisions you make. And yet, we all make some good decisions, and some that are not so good. Is it possible to consistently improve the quality of decisions that you make, and so improve your life? I believe …
Too Much to Do?
We’ve all had those days/weeks/months when life is like being a hamster on a treadmill. We seem to be doing an almost permanent 90 mph, and collapsing exhausted at the end of the day, only to be jolted awake by the alarm to start the 90 mph routine all over again! This is when …
