I recently went out for the evening in Liverpool, to celebrate an old friends birthday. Before I left home I cooked some Chicken legs, using a homemade marinade. I put them into the oven as I rushed around, tidying my apartment and preparing for the evening. I took the chicken out of the oven andContinue reading “The First Step to Change is to Recognize it is Needed”
Category Archives: Motivation
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Stay focused
I’ve been reading a lot recently about motivation, inspiration and focus. I’ve also been thinking a lot about my past, missed opportunities and some of the crazy things I’ve said and done. Now I am forgiving myself so I can move forward with my writing, teaching and online business. That might explain why this memeContinue reading “Stay focused”
Just do it!
Today I was talking with an old friend about creativity. She had just had an argument with her mother along the lines of ‘why don’t you get a real job’. Anna is an artist I met in Almaty. We have been friends for almost 8 years now. She is planning 6 new exhibitions this year,Continue reading “Just do it!”
A friend of mine from Kazakhstan has just had to give up her job. She was working in a big restaurant in Dubai, and has now returned to Almaty to look after her mother. Over the last few years Mom’s eyesight has been deteriorating. Now she is completely blind. Manshuk has taken Mom to variousContinue reading
Am I getting stressed?
Ok I am back in the UK, and I have a temporary job as a College Lecturer, teaching basic Mathematics. Now I am looking ahead to the next academic year. What should I do? Should I hope for an extension of this contract or secure another International Post? Thailand looks good… Anyway, I thought IContinue reading “Am I getting stressed?”
Cut down on what you worry about each day.
Very few things actually matter in life. Simply focus on those things and let everything else go. Worrying about things you have no control over disrupts your overall wellbeing and erodes your life satisfaction. Decide what matters to you right now. Protect your peace by controlling your attitude and the things you tell yourself. Each day, take time to beContinue reading “Cut down on what you worry about each day.”
Thought for today
I’ve been working a lot on my latest book in the Fairy Hanny series, so I took my eye away from my blogs. Suddenly a few weeks have gone and nothing has been submitted. Then I started to get some emails in saying ‘daily motivation’ and I thought it would be a good idea toContinue reading “Thought for today”
Establish Your Nightly Routine & Stick To It
Human beings thrive on routine. If you are a parent, you know how true this is. And while most of us will do a good job setting and sticking to a routine for our kids, we don’t do as well for ourselves. It’s time to change that. Let’s talk about what you can do toContinue reading “Establish Your Nightly Routine & Stick To It”
Dealing With Stray Thoughts & Worries At Nighttime
Do you ever have one of those nights when you can’t turn your mind off and end up tossing and turning? We all have days and nights when our busy minds and worries keep us up. Thankfully there are some simple strategies you can employ to deal with them, leaving you to enjoy the remainderContinue reading “Dealing With Stray Thoughts & Worries At Nighttime”
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