The Top Tips Blog

There is a far off place, an island of untold beauty and opportunity where the scenery is colourful, lush and vibrant. The people are warm and friendly. The sands are gentle and warm. The waters are s...

Here’s a little Star Wars joke to kick things off:

Q: How does Darth Vader know what Luke Skywalker is getting for Christmas?

A: Because he feels his presents.

Ah, the old ones are the  . ...

It was my 22nd wedding anniversary this July.

My wife tells me it was hers too which is reassuring.

Not really sure where the time has gone to be honest but I remember the day of our wedding very we...

I went to the pub last night. On a school night I know! And it was great. 

Even though the temperature was far too low for anyone to be truly comfortable, the garden tables were busy and there were l...

If you have a problem that’s eating you up how do you let it go? No, this is nothing to do with Elsa or Anna. Or Sven the Reindeer. When something is really bothering you how do you let it go?

I’ll a...

“It’s my responsibility, what am I going to do about it?”

This is a maxim I learned a while ago and it’s held me in good stead. Recognising it and applying it has been a very empowering thing to do.

“Are we there yet?”

One silver lining of the lockdowns and not being able to travel anywhere was that no one had to hear their kids asking inane questions about time and space.

“How much longer?” 

I want to tackle a mindset that can trip us up without us even realising: “Zebra Thinking.” I’m not talking about an exotic pattern in fashion or wildlife documentaries, but about the habit of seein...

Over various Top Tips I’ve occasionally mentioned my friend Keith. He’s a lively soul and young at heart. Always up for an event, a couple of beers or three and the first to say yes to a rowdy gig. ...

I went to see The Cure recently at Wembley arena. Such a great band and a better live act now than they’ve ever been. They've transformed themselves from a studio band into a formidable live event. ...

(*This blog post was first issued as a Top Tips newsletter on Friday 12th June 2024, emphasising the importance of using failure as fuel for future success. Obviously we didn't win the final. Agai...

Let me tell you about bright-line rules and how they can help you achieve your goals.

Ages ago, I was working on habit change with a client who wanted to achieve new goals, and they’d had some grea...