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13/03/2019 /

Oftentimes what makes our life really hard is criticism. Or rather, fear of criticism.

Pursuing our goals becomes a daunting task when we think people will be judging us; the fact that we are often our worst critics makes it even more daunting.

We’re told that we should just ignore those voices, just ignore those criticisms. But how can you do that when it’s your own inner voice telling you that everything you do is wrong?

Well, Brené Brown suggests we shouldn’t try to quieten those voices: we should rather tell them “Tell them, I see you, I hear you, but I’m going to do this anyway”.

Here is her wonderful TED Talk on Criticism:

 

09/03/2019 /

“Jonathan Seagull discovered that boredom and fear and anger are the reasons that a gull’s life is so short, and with these gone from his thought, he lived a long fine life indeed.”

– Richard Bach

Gull, Bird, Flying, Orange, Sunset, Sun, Ease, Freedom

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The Power of Less

06/03/2019 /

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all that you have to accomplish, all the deadlines, responsibilities?

Do you ever wonder how on earth you can juggle it all, obtain good (if not excellent) results, while still remaining sane?

Well, here is the simple answer: you just can’t.

It is important to learn how to prioritise our tasks and identify small steps that can help us to reach our goals in a progressive way. Only by doing so will we be able to be productive and stress-free at the same time.

In his book “The Power of Less”, Leo Babauta talks about how to find what is truly important to you and how to pursue it successfully in order to lead a satisfying life.

Here is a quick (only 4 minutes!) summary of the book: Four Minutes Books – The Power of Less

And here is the book for those of you who wish to read all of it: The Power of Less

26/12/2018 /

How many times have we faced rejection in our lives? Probably more than we can count. Probably more than we can even remember. Yet every time we are rejected we feel wounded inside and sometimes those wounds can have a hard time healing. Yet in the workplace, we must learn to learn from rejection and bounce back from it rapidly, using it as a means to build our experience and resilience.

Cam Adair was able to bounce back from rejection and build his very own path as a successful entrepreneur. Listening to his story might just encourage you to do the same!

 

22/12/2018 /

“If there is no solution to the problem then don’t waste time worrying about it. If there is a solution to the problem then don’t waste time worrying about it.”

The 14th Dalai Lama

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1,2,3 steps to work-life balance… really?

19/12/2018 /

How many times have we heard the term “work-life” balance being tossed around the workplace, the internet, podcasts and just about anywhere we turn to. This is mostly a result of how our daily routines have changed, a big part of our day usually being occupied by work-related tasks. And so the infamous search for balance begins, often ending up in us being even more frustrated than to start with.

But what does it all actually mean? Take a pause for just one moment: what does work-life balance mean to YOU?

Steve Farber, leadership keynote speaker and bestselling author, tells us that “the very idea is an insidious lie. It implies that “work” and “life” are two different things. If “work” is not “life,” then what is it? Death. Which, of course, it isn’t. ”

Funny isn’t it? He might almost be right.

This means we must find a way to build that “work” element, that we now perceive as being something outside of our life, into our life. Mind you, this doesn’t mean we have to identify ourselves with our work and dedicate our every single living moment to it; it’s not all black and white here. Rather we can try to follow these three tips by Farber to succeed in this delicate balancing act:

  1. Work harder at loving your entire life
    In Jeff Bezos’ words:  “The reality is, if I am happy at home, I come into the office with tremendous energy,” he said. “And if I am happy at work, I come home with tremendous energy.”
  2. View your life as a circle you complete, not a finish line to aim at.
  3. Appreciate what’s great about doing the work

 

To read more about these tips, head over here:

https://www.inc.com/steve-farber/work-life-balance-is-a-lie-heres-what-should-take-its-place.html

 

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31 tips to enjoy the holiday season

12/12/2018 /

The holidays are often associated with joy, rest and spending time with family; but for many of us it can also be a stressful time, taking us out of our comfort zone and changing up our daily routine. It can also be uncomfortable for some of us to take a break from our busy schedules and dedicate some time to rest and reflection.

The stress that emerges from these situations can result in irritability and a feeling of unease that prevent us from truly being present and enjoying the moment.

That is why today I am sharing with you a Holiday Journal prepared by Calm (a wonderful meditation app I strongly suggest you try, it does wonders!) to help you face this merry but sometimes challenging time of the year.

I am sure you will find some good prompts for journaling or reflection in there!!

These holidays might just be the occasion to start living in a more mindful way!

https://blog.calm.com/relax/31-ways-to-cultivate-more-peace-and-joy-this-season

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