Superman had amazing powers, but there was one thing that would drain him of those powers within seconds: the radioactive element Kryptonite. We may not be able to fly like Superman, but we as a life coach I can appreciate that we have amazing powers too: powers of creating, healing and loving. … [Read more...]
Continue ReadingShould I live more altruistically?
As a life coach, I do not believe that pure altruism where we sacrifice our own needs for the benefits of others will make us happy. I fact, such behaviour can be quite damaging. At the core of our being we have a "self-centred" side that needs to be satisfied. I believe in the following path to … [Read more...]
Continue ReadingOverwhelmed by your to-do list?
One of the top productivity tips I share with my life coaching client is the Pareto Principle. This states that 80% of our outputs come from 20% of our inputs. The secret is therefore to find and focus on the 20% inputs that create 80% of the results! Here is an example how to apply this: List … [Read more...]
Continue ReadingStart a chain reaction – with a smile!
Are you one of those people who smile a lot and happily chat with strangers, such as shop keepers or people on the bus; or are you always busy, serious and looking down when you are out and about? I must admit I used to be the later for most of my life! A hectic city worker, always rushing from one … [Read more...]
Continue ReadingGratitude
If there was only one life coaching tool that I could recommend to my clients, it would be maintaining a gratitude journal. The simple act of writing down a few things we are grateful for each day, has a powerful effect. It immediately lifts our mood as we cannot maintain the thought of gratitude at … [Read more...]
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