Life Balance

Unconventional Ideas

One of my favourite online writers is Chris Guillebeau, whose blog is the Art Of Non Conformity. I’ve just read his recent article “A short collection of unconventional ideas“, which I found inspiring!

Far too many of us have, over the years, done things just because we’ve learned that we “should” do them : have a [...]

“Reboot your brain” – an excellent plan!

One of my Twitter followers (can’t remember who – I apologise!) had a link to this old blog post by John Reese, a respected internet marketer.(It is really old in Internet terms – late 2006!)
As someone who does a bit of internet marketing myself, I thought I’d read it… to discover that this particular post [...]

Self-motivation

Zig Ziglar said, “People often tell me that motivation doesn’t last, and I tell them bathing doesn’t either, that’s why I recommend it daily!”
This idea is so important to remember when you’re

The power of “thank you”

How many of us would love to be appreciated more by those we love, work with or just encounter day-to-day? And how often do we show our appreciation to others?

Positive thinking and health

Live a life that feels wonderful!! This is what Greg Hicks believes you can do, and he outlines ways of choosing such a life, in his new

Do what you love doing!

Earlier today I got this link to a YouTube video in one of the many newsletters I subscribe to. Take 20 minutes and have a look at Tony Robbins giving a talk at TED:
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/view/id/96
I like how he challenges us to ask ourselves WHY we do what we do, what drives us. I hope you get [...]

Phobia? What phobia??

Have any of you felt that visceral fear that arises from a phobia? Where your underarms prickle, your heart rate accelerates and you act irrationally?
Then read on – this will be an eye-opener…

“Potlatch” : the art of generosity

In the materialistic Western society in which we live, reading about the Native American tradition of the potlatch is very interesting. Potlatch is a tradition that values generosity above all else, and a potlatch ceremony is

Life Coaching

In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out.
It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being.
We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.

Albert Schweitzer

Make the most of NOW!!!

I read a newsletter this evening that really got me thinking … about how I, like so many others, often don’t do the important things in life – the easy, trivial or

“The Secret To You”

I was reading an inspiring blog post today, which had an accompanying YouTube video: in the blog was written the

Positive views from stars of “The Secret”

I’ve just been emailing a friend of mine who is feeling particularly low, and was telling her about some interviews to listen to, that may help with ideas for positive thinking. So I decided to share it with you all as well…

The Breakthrough Experience

“Nothing in life has any meaning except the meaning you give it” – Dr. John Demartini
I’ve just had the most interesting and challenging weekend in a very, very long time. It was also

“Warm Fuzzies” – loving life & others

I have recently started learning a bit about Transactional Analysis (T.A.), which is very useful in explaining why we sometimes act in a particularly childish or

Keeping an open mind

What’s an “open mind”? Good question!
Summarised from an email I received the other day from James

Making positive changes

I’ve started this blog to share the wealth of knowledge I have available on many subjects – Reiki, personal development, stress-busting – I have SO many free eBooks to share, and personal experiences… so hope this helps YOU in your journey!