Those of you who’ve read Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” know that he recommends starting with the end in mind. In other words, before you do anything else, work out where you want to be. It gives purpose. Crucially, it sets the direction. After all, how often do you leave your […]
When you wake up in the morning, what do you first think about? Is it all about what you have planned for the day? You’re thinking about what you intend to achieve. You’re contemplating the challenges you overcome. And, obviously, you’re considering how you celebrate all of the day’s successes, no matter how big or
One of my clients had not long come out of prison. He was angry. He resented having been in prison for a number of years. Incongruously, he stated that he was now ready to change. And I say incongruously, because everything about his tone, his words, and his demeanour suggested that he was far from
One of the joys of coaching is that I get to work with people who want to change. Some want to make fundamental changes to their lives. Others are looking for improvements in specific areas. For a few it’s all about small steps. And from time to time I coach people who are wiping the
Much is written about the importance of resilience and inner strength. Indeed, it can almost feel over-rated. Worse still, in some workplaces the notion feels weaponised. You can do better if you become more resilient. If only it were that simple. Essentially, there are things that we can do to build resilience. Working on that
I was recently talking with a colleague. He was lamenting the challenges of getting on the property ladder. Unsurprisingly, he was frustrated by the cost of renting while at the same time saving for a mortgage deposit. Additionally, he noted that property prices continue to rise with no sign of abating. He was somewhat jealous
We seem to live in a very busy world. There is so much to do yet so little time in which to do it. You’re either busy or you’re slacking. Realistically, there are only 24 hours in a day. However, we appear determined to do as much as possible with barely a moment to spare.
I talk a lot about goal setting. Unsurprising, really, given that I work as a life coach. It’s all about planning for the future, and then making it happen. Additionally, I speak about well-formed goals, bringing that future into now. Making it exciting and compelling. What I talk less about, although it is just as
You may be one of those people who just appear to have everything fall into place. With seemingly no effort, you get everything or almost everything that you want. Others may comment on how lucky you are. And, of course, it’s possible that you have repeatedly hit the proverbial jackpot. Equally, you may be one
You think that life has routine, and that feels OK. There is order to your life. And we learn from childhood that routine and consistency is good. Additionally, we all tend to be creatures of habit. Equally, you find change difficult. Challenging. Even distressing. Times of chaos and upheaval come and go. Eventually, it feels