The advent of phones and other technologies has given us more excuses than ever to tune-out the world around us and just focus on video, media, and the superficial. This has led to a real disconnect when communicating face-to-face with colleagues, friends, family or the people around us. Fewer people than ever have the communication skills they need to carry out an engaging conversation where both sides feel like they are truly connecting with the other.
You have been on the go all day. You are exhausted. Then as soon as you get into bed and close your eyes you are wide awake. Sounds familiar? It’s a common problem for productive people, our minds are always on the go. Another thing that can keep you up at night is worry. You might be worried about money, work, or your child’s first day at school. These things can make it near impossible to de-stress and wind down. Research shows that 60% of adults report having sleep problems a few nights a week or more, furthermore 40% of adults experience daytime tiredness so severe it interferes with their daily activities at least a few days each month. Sleep is...
'People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within.' Elisabeth Kübler-Ross I think this quote is really beautiful and telling of the power of self-love. If we wish to be happy and shine throughout our lives (even in the dark times) then we must make sure the light within us is nurtured. How do we do that? What is the best way to practice self-love? It’s simple. Self-care and rest! Have you had a time in your life when you don’t wake up in the morning excited for the day? Maybe you’re feeling that right now. Does every...
A staggering 156 million people give up and do not make it to the end of the year with what they promised themselves they would set out to achieve. Don’t be discouraged! I am going to tell you why and give you 5 simple and easy steps to make sure you triumph this year!
What does the word productive mean to you? Most people get it quite wrong. They think the more things they do (the number of tasks done in a day) equals ultimate productivity. Now, that's not necessarily true. I would define being productive as achieving your desired outcome or result as quickly as possible by doing the most important things first! How often have you done 101 things in your day but when you sit down with a cup of tea in the evening you feel guilty because you feel that you have not accomplished much and there's so much more you should and could have done? This is a common mistake that people make every day! They make themselves busy trying to tick as...
