How do we decide the course and navigate our own life? Of course I guess we all like to believe that we determine how we act and feel but do we let others influence us? Do friends, family, work colleagues … Continue reading
Category Archives: Change
This weekend I went to see Chris Cornell present an acoustic show at the Colston Hall in Bristol. One of the numbers he performed that night called “Two Drink Minimum” contained some lyrics which prompted me to think about the problem … Continue reading
It happens to us all Growing older is another stage in the adventure that is life. It can herald the opportunity for new experiences and freedom from the shackles of a job one might not have enjoyed or found fulfilling. … Continue reading
What is motivation? According to Psychology Today, motivation is “Motivation is literally the desire to do things. It’s the difference between waking up before dawn to pound the pavement and lazing around the house all day. It’s the crucial element … Continue reading
Goals for 2016 For 2016, I’ve decided to give myself a a target for the year which is to blog more regularly on this site. I am going use the GROW coaching model to try to get there. I have … Continue reading
What’s is your New Year resolution for 2015? Many of us make the same new year resolution year in, year out. Each 1st January we promise ourselves that we will lose weight, get fit, stop smoking, start a new venture, … Continue reading
Yesterday I came across the story of Lolita. Lolita the Orca was caught on 8th August 1970 off Penn Cove, Puget Sound, Washington State. At the time she was very young and was one of 80 Orcas taken during that … Continue reading
I recently saw an entry on Facebook by a friend of mine called Abigail which related a short conversation she had had with her son. There have been a few of these which she calls “Conversations with a 2 year old” … Continue reading
I am very grateful to a dentist friend of mine, Richard Charon (http://www.the-ra-coach.co.uk/ ) who pointed to the very high number of people who are scared of the dentist amongst the UK population in a report which can be downloaded here I … Continue reading
Did you make a New Year resolution on December 31st or January 1st? Did you decide to lose weight, stop smoking, get fit, give up alcohol for January, work smarter, start a new business, take up a new hobby, spend … Continue reading