The 2-Minute Rule
Here’s a neat little trick that’s really handy for de-cluttering your head and making things happen. If you’re humming and harring about doing a task, simply apply the 2 Minute Rule. Will it take 2 minutes? Then do it! If it will take longer, then work out the best time to do it. This rule […]
What Value Do You Create?
Conversations at social gatherings often begin with someone asking, “So what do you do?” How do you normally respond? My guess is with your occupation or your field of study. “I’m a baker.” With this response, the occupation is framed as a noun. It’s not what you actually do. A more powerful question is, “So […]
An Attitude of Gratitude
You may be looking to the future and wishing for more. But you have done so much to get to where you are. You possess strengths that your previous self aspired to. Your life is amazing in so many ways – all because of you! And that’s something to be grateful for.
Time Lords
2021 has begun! Which means you’ve probably heard the expression “New Year, New You!” (or something similar). I am not a fan of this expression. No one is waking up on January 1 completely transformed. But that doesn’t mean the expression doesn’t have power. As humans, we do an amazing job segmenting Time. The calendar […]
What’s Your Love Language?
There are 5 ways we express and receive affection, according to Gary Chapman: Words of Affirmation Acts of Service Receiving Gifts Quality Time Physical Touch Sometimes when we feel disconnected from someone it’s because we are expressing affection in a different way to their preference (and vice versa). For instance, a partner may clean the […]
How Are You, Other Than Good?
What is our default response when asked, “How are you?” Good. A generic word that has little meaning when expressed verbally. But non-verbally, you could be saying volumes. If you feel like there could be more behind that word, there’s a lighter way of digging just a little deeper. Follow up by simply asking, “And […]
I Get To…
Sometimes when we start a new habit (like exercise), we use language that fosters resistance. “I have to go to bed early”, or “I have to go to the gym”, or “I have to make a change”. If you want to turn a Desired Behaviour into a Normal Behaviour, try saying “I get to” rather […]
Daily Decrease
Bruce Lee is credited with the passage: “It is not daily increase but daily decrease, hack away the unessential.” Whether he said this or not is hard to tell on the internet these days. But either way, it’s a great sentiment if you’re considering changes with the start of the New Year. Rather than trying […]
An Act of Kindness
Go out of your way today to show someone that you care. It could be a compliment, or a gesture, or a thoughtful enquiry. Does someone come to mind? If so, why not reach out to them now and let them know you are thinking of them? Even the smallest act will have a big […]
Elements of Motivation
A common desire is to feel motivated in life, particularly in your career. When we lack motivation, we sometimes struggle to understand why. We know that financial rewards can only go so far, so what else can help us jump out of bed in the morning? According to Daniel Pink, our source of motivation is […]