What is emotional intelligence? The ability to understand, use and manage our emotions. Once we learn to master this, we can use it to manage our stress levels, communicate more effectively, relate and empathise with other people, and diffuse conflict …
How do you work out your purpose in life? I recently finished a book about the Japanese concept of ikigai, which approximately translates as “the happiness of always being busy”. I thought this was a very powerful idea, as it …
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 …
What key skills are needed for self-employment? I have spent a good deal of time weighing up my options recently. I have conducted a lot of self-analysis, to honestly evaluate my motivation, and to assess whether I truly have the …
Why is the number three so important? There’s something magical about it, and not just for me. There are countless examples of the religious and cultural significance of the number three throughout many societies. Stories always have a start, middle …
How can I simplify my life? I used to ask myself that question all the time. Even though I had a great relationship, a good job and a great social life, I always felt that there was something missing. I …
How can I get rid of all my clutter? I have been asking myself this question for decades. I have far too much stuff, and I find it stifling and overwhelming. It has developed into a real hoarding problem. Despite …
How do I know I am doing the right thing? As someone who feels I need to constantly seek approval from others, I have a hard time working out if I am making the right decision. So how can you …
How can I learn to say no to people? I have struggled with this dilemma for years. I am a people pleaser, and I hate conflict. There is also something so very British about having a stiff upper lip, not …
Do you often find yourself asking “How can I reduce my stress levels?” I certainly do. Life seems to provide us with a never-ending supply of challenging situations to overcome. We seem to work ever longer hours, but are less …