How can I use my natural gifts to overcome my fears? I have just watched this wonderful TED talk by Diane Allen. She has shown me a very powerful way to use our natural gifts to get into flow so …

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Why should I simplify my life? I had a bit of a lightbulb moment earlier this month. I had gradually been coming to terms with the idea that I needed to get rid of most of my stuff and live …

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How does mindfulness work? Mindfulness is a type of meditation where we focus on the present moment. So how on earth does that produce the many positive effects that mindfulness has? Neuroplasticity Neuroplasticity is the ability of pathways connecting different …

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What pushes your buttons? Have you ever noticed that some things seem to wind you up much more than they do they average person? Of course, we all have our own unique triggers, but I have found it a useful …

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Why are values important? During my recent self-analysis and personality research, I kept reading about the concept of a personal brand. I have thought long and hard about what this means to me, and in a nutshell, I think it …

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What are the most important things in life for you? I realised recently that I hadn’t done a mental audit of my own values for a long time. It turns out that these can change quite dramatically over time, so …

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Do you often wonder to yourself “How can I give up my job?” I do, and I have put into action a project to do just that. Project 365 has begun. The countdown to freedom has started. 365 days to …

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