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:- Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Until one is committed there is...
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 🙂 :- Just for today I will try to live through this day only, and not tackle...
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...
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...
Let’s Take the Peace Train to Iran and Around the World
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? https://youtu.be/erLbWKkZhso The words are from Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens):- Now I've been happy lately, thinking about...
12 Tips to Quickly 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:-...
How to Use 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...
A Healthy Knee is a Good Friend Indeed
This afternoon my mother had a major operation - she had a knee joint replaced. Considering how major the operation is, she was very brave and was actually looking forward to it. Years of chronic pain due to arthritis are now hopefully behind her. A few years ago she...
Give your Best no Matter What!
Another thing I have learnt from successful people is that they always give their best, no matter what. They do not make half hearted efforts and they play full out. On this very theme, a new friend has just sent me a quote from Mother Teresa which is very apt and...
17 Simple Tips to Become Happy Right Now!
Just how happy are you? 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...