Archive for February, 2007
What would you write in your Will?!
One of the quarks of the English language is how one word can be used in so many different ways. For example, in my last post I talked about a “will do” list. The same word “Will” is used to refer to the ability to apply yuorself to something i.e. “will” power.
We also talk about writing a “will” for bequesting our possessions upon dying to whomever we choose to.
Create a “Will Do” list to get ahead in life
My father recently gave me a lovely desk diary for 2007 – it has a week on each two pages. Though I use Microsoft Outlook for all my planning and my diary management, I now use this “old fashioned” diary to write down the 5 things I will do without fail that day.
Do you struggle with a long to do list every day?
Live Life One Day at a Time
So many times we hear the phrase - live life one day at a time. The idea is that we make the most of each day, since we simply do not know what is going to happen tomorrow.
To remind me to make the most of myself and to live one day at a time, here are some inspirational words from an unknown author:-
How to create bliss at work
As a junior employee, you carry out a very important role in your company, one that may not always be recognised. You might also face some of the following challenges:
• Little fulfilment at work
• Long working hours
• Conflicting demands on your time and loyalty
• Little balance between personal life and work commitments
• Tight deadlines
• Time management pressures
• Strained relationships with the important people in your life
• Tight personal finances
• Lack of any say at work
• Internal politics and a rigid company structure
• Bullying within the workplace
• Few promotional opportunities
Desiderata - strive to be happy …
Every now and then you come across a verse or some words of inspiration that stay with you forever.
I first came across Desiderata years ago during my college days.
Then a couple of years ago, a friend visiting from Ireland gave me a beautiful golden frame with these words from Max Ehrmann etched on a collage of handmade papers and natural pressed flowers – one of the most beautiful gifts I have ever received and one to be treasured always.
How to stay on top of everything despite growing demands on your time
As a senior manager, you may well be facing growing demands on your time. Perhaps you are facing some of the following challenges:-
• Long working hours
• Tight deadlines
• Time management pressures
• No balance between personal life and work commitments
• Lack of optimum health and fitness
• Lack of hobbies
• Stress and burnout
Keep your energy high!
To get the life you love and to live it, you will need lots of energy to live it to the full, and to do everything you would like to. You can indeed have all the energy and support you need in your life - simply get clear on what you need to do in order to make it happen.
To start with, visualise a time when you have felt really energised. Write a few sentences on where you were and what you were doing.
Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it
A friend once sent me a beautiful, hand-written card a few years ago – I now refer to this card anytime I seek added inspiration.
These famous words are from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:-
Just for Today…
I first came across these words when my younger sister gave me a beautiful card she had especially made for me. I do not know the name of the author - if you do, please kindly let me know 
:-
The power of transformation and the human spirit
A few years ago, I came across this story of a woman who did some amazing transformational work in South African prisons.
I found this story very inspiring and was one of the reasons I was so attracted to coaching in the first place. I am so glad the links are still active
Let the Tiger in you come out!
All of us have a tiger in us - we just have to let it come out!
Though we may be floating through life like a butterfly, all of us can become powerful and take charge of our lives.
The tiger has been my favourite animal ever since I saw one majestically glide through the air in an Esso (Exxon) tv commercial.
Peace Train to Iran
Like a lot of people I am worried about the dire prospect of war in Iran.
Just what will it take to bring peace to the Middle East and the world?
Turn up your speakers, and check out these moving pictures of the other side of Iran - these are images of Tehran that we rarely see on our Western TV screens.
Boost your confidence…
For my regular coaching column in “Asian Woman”, I was recently asked this question:-
I am feeling a little low in confidence right now, whereas everyone around me seems to be quite brash and perky. What can I do to boost my confidence?
This is what I replied:-
The Universal Language of Love
After all my articles of Love on Valentine’s day, a friend sent me a wonderful list of saying “I Love You” in a number of different languages.
Such a list can of course never be complete to encompass all the languages in the world but hopefully you will now just what to say to your loved ones in whatever major language you choose
I am sure there are a few errors in this list, both spelling and phrasing, but at the end of the day the essence of the message is the same - love is all that matters.
Happiness is your birthright!
Some people always seem to be happy, smiling and full of sunshine. Others seem to believe that they have a right to be happy, and that other people should make them happy.
Some people even believe that when they are not happy, they have a right to complain about it and that complaining will cause them to be happy!
Get into action – no more excuses!
Are you very creative when it comes to thinking up excuses?! Would you rather be a beach bum than get on with the really important things in life?
(Having fun on the beach is of course fine - as long as you have made the time for it )
Procrastination is the art of putting things off and most of us are highly skilled at doing this!
Adopt a hurry up programme now!
I am lucky and blessed to have some very successful and enterprising people in my life as friends. Also, through my work I constantly meet inspiring and go getting people.
I am always curious about what makes such people tick and I often ask them to share their secrets and tips for what got them there.
Sai Baba, Shiv Baba, Rum Baba!
Food is one of my favourite topics in life. Everyone should be have some major passions in life - one of mine is food. After all food is what sustains us through thick and thin.
Many years ago during my college days I came across this amazing sweet dish called Rum Baba. Life was never the same again. Anytime rum baba was on the menu, I used to have the dessert before the main course.
