I believe that in every negative situation there is a seed of positivity, which is of equal or greater benefit. It will help to use any trick you can to think of problems as ‘good’. There was a business executive who
Another great article from Word for Today I spotted this week. “To achieve success in life there are three obstacles you’ll have to be aware of and overcome: Weariness. Racehorses run at approximately the same speed; sometimes the difference between
I have just read this in the Word for Today and it made me think. Love is a Verb “Love is not just a noun; it’s a verb. It’s not what you think or feel; it’s what you do. When Mother Teresa arrived in
Albert Einstein is perhaps the most famous scientist of the 20th century. The prized physicist had a profound impact on our understanding of the universe, including basic concepts such as time, light and gravity. To this day, his work is being used to
The Power of Positive Visualisation ‘A technique involving focusing on positive mental images in order to achieve a particular goal.’ Visualisation is one of the most powerful tools that I have used, and it has dramatically changed my life. I played
For the first time ever, I am running some free online 30-minute taster sessions from my very popular Mental Resilience Programme. During the pandemic in 2020 I took the opportunity to write a second book and to pivot my business online.
“Stress is how you feel when the pressure you’re under exceeds your ability to cope. It is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances” If your stress is caused by the pressure of
This article appeared in 2015 of an amazing woman who was a driving instructor at 95 years of age! This is a great way to demonstrate the power of a positive mindset and finding your purpose in life. She passed
11 years ago, I moved in to live with my mum in Nottingham as I was in huge debt, single and unemployed. This picture of mum was taken the day I moved in. She welcomed me with open arms and
Before the pandemic I used to spend a great deal of time travelling around the country by car or train. When I travel to London, I book a first-class seat to make sure I have the peace I need to
I have to say that I am extremely excited today as I write this blog because it is so good to be back on the road. The full day Masterclass I ran for Radius Payments on behalf of Live and
It is great to be back on the road again. Don’t get me wrong I have thoroughly enjoyed delivering my Mental Resilience Masterclasses online with great results but there is something special about face-to-face presentations. I was excited to be travelling
Focus is your ability to centre your attention and energy on a specific task, object or activity for a sustained length of time. If you want to succeed in life, if you want to get what you desire most, if
Many of you will know that I have a 97-year-old mum who is amazing. She never complains, is doing very well for her age and has a favourite saying, ‘Think Happy and you will be Happy.’ What wise words and she
Belief systems are immensely powerful and dictate many of the decisions and actions we take. A belief system you hold may be real to you, but it may not actually be real. Because you believe it and it seems real,
Gratitude is more than just feeling good. It helps people become less aggressive by enhancing their empathy. Gratitude puts situations into perspective. When we can see the good as well as the bad, it becomes more difficult to complain and
Emotions operate on many levels – they have a physical component as well as a psychological one. They operate in every part of a person, affecting many aspects, which is why it is so important to gain control of our
I came across this article in Word for Today and it resonated with me especially with the present situation many of us find ourselves in. Most of us have experienced the ‘Splat’ over the past 12 months and it’s not
I love writing my blog to inspire and help people but sometimes I come across something really profound which isn’t inspirational but really makes you think. This is the case today where recently I came across this article in Word for
Reframing is a way of viewing and experiencing events, ideas, concepts and emotions to find more positive alternatives. Life was difficult when I was young, but this was a good thing. That experience taught me a valuable lesson that I have used
What is sleep? “The natural periodic suspension of consciousness during which the powers of the body are restored.” Sleep is far more important than many people realise, and lack of sleep can have very serious consequences. According to the Division of Sleep
Have there been times in your life when you: Say things thoughtlessly in the heat of the moment and regret it later? Wonder why you sometimes seem to be a different person from the one you want to be? Try
Self-control is vital for overcoming fears, obsessions, addictions, or any kind of negative thinking and it puts you in control of your life, your behaviour, and your reactions. It helps to develop patience, improve relationships and is an important tool
What is positive thinking? Positive thinking is an umbrella term for a range of ideas and techniques associated with the psychology of achievement. It is the main idea that lies behind the self-help movement that originated in the United States
