Category Archives: Personal Development
One tiny thing that impacts your personal brand…..
Friends – here is a cautionary tale. I met up with a couple of people for coffee (I do that in real-life from time to time š¤£) I asked them how they had progressed with getting in touch with a … Continue reading
Don’t chase happiness – aim for contentment instead
Friends – we are all chasing happiness – as though that elusive goal will bring us joy one day in the future. š But if you chase happiness, you will always be in that state of wanting more…. Seek CONTENTMENT … Continue reading
Whatās a common misconception about you?
For me, itās that Iām scary. š»ā š Because I am intense/passionate/energetic/opinionated, and sometimes I ask hard questions, some people who donāt know me well think Iām intimidating or scary. So what I do is try to be less intense or … Continue reading
Do you believe everything you think?
Why? š¤ When was the last time you actually questioned WHY you believe some of the things you do? Perhaps it’s time to take a moment to refresh your beliefs. Like everything else, sometimes a revitalization of belief systems is … Continue reading
What does grace look like in an emotional conversation?
So let’s say someone is telling you about something awful which happened to them. And let’s say what you’re hearing is so awful that it evokes a strong reaction in you. You might be angry on their behalf, you might … Continue reading
The lies we tell ourselvesā¦.
š I will start the diet tomorrow š I didn’t drink that much š I am a good friend/spouse/partner/parent š I am a kind person š I am an honest person š¤ I treat everyone nicely š I am such … Continue reading
A fallacy to reject – thereĀ is no place for shame š³
Shame has its place in society. Itās that feeling of humiliation or distress that arises from having done something wrong. For example, letās say you just told off someone because you believed they were wrong. And then you find out … Continue reading
What to do when you become a magnet for a particular problem.
We all have friends like this. š Every relationship they are in doesnāt work out because eg the partner cheated on them. š Or every job they have had included a manager who was eg disrespectful to them. And these … Continue reading
This thing I do that I shouldnāt – and you shouldnāt either.
I was having coffee with two former colleagues. Colleague 1 had to leave to go to a meeting. As soon as she left, colleagueĀ 2 piped up with a comment about colleague 1 being entitled. And what did I say? āYeah, … Continue reading
My perspective on New Year Resolutions
Three things I am NOT doing this year, 1ļøā£ NOT feel guilt and disappointment at my occasional lapses into sweets and desserts. My friend Priyamvada S gave me this insight, and I am now living it – and the strange … Continue reading