Do you ever have one of those days when life feels, well, shit? Then the day after you wonder what THAT was all about? Yeah me too, not very often now though, thankfully. Yesterday anxiety took a grip, my mentality and physicality were not in my conscious control, it was reminiscent of the “dark days”. […]
Breaking the Cycle of Self Destruction
My aim for myself this year has become a simple mantra “to be the fittest and healthiest I can be physically and mentally” The Cycle I’ve had breakdowns before. That’s multiple. Considering the definition of insanity, you see that I’ve not been completely sane over the past decade or so. I can say that about […]
5 Public Speaking Tips To Overcome Anxiety
I’m Not a Professional Speaker, Yet. Let me make this abundantly clear. I’m not a professional speaker, so I’m certainly not trying to sell anything here except maybe the idea that talking is great therapy. I used to consider myself an introvert. I don’t like the attention and, like many introverts often worried what people […]
How to Leave Work Without Resigning From Your Job
I originally posted this on Linkedin when I needed to ask questions of myself (I’m Leaving Work. Maybe You Should Too?). I was unsure if was doing the right thing working for an organisation rather than being self-employed. Questions many of us ask ourselves if we have doubts about the work we do and are […]
What is Depression Like ?
Talking Openly About Mental Health I’m comfortable talking openly about my battle with mental health but it’s not always been that way. At first, I didn’t accept it and when I eventually did, I couldn’t describe it. I know that there are lots of others who feel the same way. Some, including myself at times, […]
My First Fast and What I learned about Ramadan #ShareRamadan
My love of food There are those eat to live and those who live to eat I am definitely the latter. Some people eat big and others are grazers, I’m both at the same time. True story; when my son was born and my wife and he were staying in hospital for the night I […]
A “Mental Operating System” 8 Simple Productivity Tips to Keep You Focused
Does your mind often go blank when you should be working? Here are 8 tips for staying focused. Ever get that feeling when your mind goes blank and you forget what you were meant to be doing? You have a million things to do but can’t remember what to do next? Yep, me too, less […]
What’s the difference between a coach and a mentor anyway?
I’ve had so many discussions with many talented business mentors and coaches about the difference between these two roles. I felt I just had to explain my views on this. In a recent workshop I facilitated, this topic was literally argued among the attendees all of whom were mentors and coaches. So what’s the difference […]