Focus on the Present / Being in the Now “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, which is why we call it the present.” Focusing on the present moment (being in the “now”) is a good stress reduction tip, even though it is hugely difficult! We’re nearly always thinking about what…
“Thanks” – simple, yet ever so powerful! As our planet spins around and people are caught up in their own world, it may be easy for some to forget the art of appreciation. Small gestures throughout the day are often bestowed on strangers that may seem insignificant and perhaps even expected by the receiver, which…
Firstly let’s address the correlation between assertively speaking up and stress management. When people say “yes” when they would rather say “no”, then the very act of taking on whatever it was that they said yes to will add to their load – whether that be time, energy, money or a combination of those. It…
Here are a couple of quotes on Acceptance followed by my thoughts on the subject “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference”. (by Reinhold Niebhur) “Acceptance doesn’t mean endorsement or saying that things are good. It means accepting bad reality and accepting that limited change…
This issue comes up with quite a few of my new coaching clients, so it’s probably time for a reminder on this topic…. I reckon the majority of the population experiences some kind of extreme challenge at some stage in their life. And pretty much everyone has been injured emotionally as a result of someone…