The Toxicity of Gossip

All humans partake in some form of gossip, despite the age-old saying, “If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” Whether it’s workplace chatter, the sharing of family news or group texts between friends, it’s inevitable that everyone who talks, well, talks about other people. In fact, a 1993 observational study found that male participantsContinue reading “The Toxicity of Gossip”

Love Yourself

One of the most important relationships in your life is the relationship you have with yourself. Many of us invest so much time and energy in our relationships with others while completely disregarding our own relationship with ourselves, even though it’s actually the most important one. At some point you will realize how much youContinue reading “Love Yourself”

The Grass Is Greener Where You Water It!

We’ve all heard the “grass is greener on the other side of the fence” cliche. It’s a great saying that keeps us aware that we tend to compare ourselves and think that other people have it better. It’s perception. Because the people on the other side of the fence are thinking your grass is greener!Continue reading “The Grass Is Greener Where You Water It!”

Lighten your Load

Have you seen the 2009 movie “Up in the Air”? It’s a movie starring George Clooney as Ryan Bingham travelling around America firing people whilst living out of a suitcase, only to find his beloved lifestyle threatened by the presence of a new hire and a potential love interest. The film also featured a fantastic monologue which containedContinue reading “Lighten your Load”

Your Mind is like Water

When water is ‘still’, it has a natural ability to let go of all the dissolved sediments. With time the sediments settle at the bottom making the water pure and clear.  But if the water is stirred again, the sediments re-mix with the water making it muddier once again. This is exactly what happens withContinue reading “Your Mind is like Water”

Be Patient! Growth Takes Time

We live in a fast-paced world where no lines and no waiting are common. We can now have anything delivered to our doorstep in a matter of hours and get information with the click of a button. While the convenience factor of the fast-paced world can be appreciated, it can also have a negative effectContinue reading “Be Patient! Growth Takes Time”

Happiness is a CHOICE

Happiness is a choice. Whether we want to believe it or not, we are responsible for how happy we are. There is a lot of power in realizing that we are in charge of our own happiness. No one else gets to call the shots. And while our friends and family can be a partContinue reading “Happiness is a CHOICE”

The Past, Present & Future

What have you done today that your future self will thank you for? This is a question I often pose to myself.  Sometimes I can answer with a number of positive, future supporting tasks that I have ticked off my ‘to do’ list for that day.  Clearly these things will have both long and shortContinue reading “The Past, Present & Future”

What will people remember YOU for?

Life is a Journey…and with every day that passes, the journey gets faster. Days get shorter and good intentions grow and grow. It’s hard to find time to stop and think. There are always emails to answer, calls to make, trains to catch…But one day, your journey will end, and people will either remember youContinue reading “What will people remember YOU for?”

Finding Inner Peace Amidst Chaos

One of the main things I’ve realised over the last few years is that you don’t need to meditate on a mountain top or in the middle of nowhere at a secluded spot to find inner peace. Making time to relax is important but we need calm and composure in the midst of our fast-paced,Continue reading “Finding Inner Peace Amidst Chaos”