Things I Wish I had Known 20 Years Ago
Last Friday, I went back to my old school after over 20 years and presented to young people who were about to make career and university decisions. It was an amazing day going back to my roots after so many years! So much had changed and yet so much was still the...
Sometimes You Just Have to Laugh
Sometimes you just don't know whether to laugh or cry! I live in a large house converted into flats and I am on the second floor. Over a year ago, water burst through the ceiling in the stairwell and after many furtive attempts the management company concluded that...
How To Re-Energise Yourself in Just 5 Minutes
I have just finished a highly energising coaching session with a client, conducted over the telephone. The session was energising for both of her and me. It was amazing how quicly the hour long session went and it was great to note how much she had moved forward in...
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 yourself to something i.e. "will" power. We...
Forget Your To-Do List – Create a “Will Do” List Instead!
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...
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...
How to Create Bliss at Work
As an 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...
Desiderata – Strive to be Happy Every Day
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...
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...
How to Keep your Energy High – Get Motivated!
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...