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How To Build Resilience

When you’re feeling battered by life, prioritising your ability to build resilience is key. Developing emotional armour isn’t just about bouncing back — it’s about embracing what’s happened, learning ...

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Splash The Cash And Fix A Problem

Sometimes the simplest and quickest way to fix a problem is to throw money at it. That's sometimes all you need to do.

They key is to recognise when you need to loosen the purse strings.

 

We Be Ja...

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Be More Tree

A few readers got in touch about my recent post on why listening is such a great skill.

Interestingly each reader who got in touch mentioned that it was good to be reminded about the importance of li...

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Brick By Brick

"Now this is a story all about how,

My life got flipped, turned upside down”

I’m always interested in the stories people tell themselves. An individual’s perspective on the world dictates how they r...

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Dealing With Anxiety
 With all the uncertainty in our lives since the pandemic many people are suffering from heightened anxiety.

One very useful and effective way of dealing with anxiety is by using the Circle of
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Care About The Most Important People In Your Life

Yesterday was our 21st wedding anniversary and so we celebrated with a few drinks. It's important to show that you care about the most important people in your life.

Charlotte enjoyed glasses of fizz...

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Habits Are Like Pearls
A while ago I shared a story about socks. The story wasn't really about socks of course, it was about the the power of perspective and how it can change negative habits.
 
The perspective strateg...
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The Tickler Folder
The Tickler Folder is a great idea that will help you deal with the massive amount of paperwork that we all accumulate.
 
It is especially useful for those items that you know you'll need but ...
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The Plectrum Of Gratitude
On Father's Day on year my kids did themselves proud and I felt a real sense of gratitude.
Heartfelt cards, Green and Black's Maya Gold orange chocolate and a monster packet of wine gums. 
 
For...
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Never Ever Start A Meeting Late
Imagine the scene. You've arrived, on time, for a meeting. You’re not late. You are on time. Twelve of you have arrived on time.
 
You’re all in the room, pads and pens at the ready, agenda print...
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Be More Duck And Listen Better

Here's a really simple formula to help you be the best type of listener and ensure that you ask lots of questions.


Just QAC like a duck when you're in a conversation.


QAC is a three step model that ...

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Double Up For An Efficient System

Having an efficient system means that your work will be as smooth as possible and your time can be used productively.

If you don't have an efficient system then you're going to encounter frustrations a...

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