Like footprints in the sand, imprints in the mind also get left behind. For a calm sleep and a fresh start the next day, take a few minutes at the end of the day to clear the footprints in your mind. Just as footprints in the...
Conflicts are like icebergs. What you see or understand is only a portion of what's really happening. So, take time to explore your iceberg of conflict. Look below the words and actions that fuelled the conflict. Uncover your emotions, expectations and everything else that lie...
Do you find yourself playing small in your life, work or relationships? As Nelson Mandela famously put it, "There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living." So, stop...
When a ship is caught in a storm, the captain navigates the ship towards the eye of the storm, a place of calm. As the storm subsides, the ship continues on its journey. Similarly, when everything around us is changing, when there’s a storm of emotions...
A lot of the time, we make decisions based on how we are feeling, and there's nothing wrong with feelings driving our decisions. But, some of our emotions can distort our thinking and perspective. To make better decisions, make decisions when you’re feeling your best. If...
Self-care; it isn't self-indulgence. It's about being self-aware of what's going on with your body, mind and emotions, and taking care of yourself. The more care you show yourself, the more you can care for the world around you. It’s that simple. So don't wait until...
You know the saying about walking a mile in someone else’s shoes before judging them. Next time someone's being difficult, leave your opinions, assumptions and emotions aside for just a couple of minutes. Then, figuratively walk in their shoes, that is, try to see things...
Gratitude in the workplace can help reduce stress and build positive emotions. So, how will you practise gratitude in the workplace? Maybe, at the end of each workday, find three things to be thankful for and see how it affects your relationship with your work. Until da...
Whenever you find yourself stressing about getting things done or what’s going to happen, try this: be present. Firstly, become present to your emotions, your stress, and then, become present to what you’re doing and where you are. Be present and you may find that it...
When we are emotionally reactive, we are not being our best selves. So, if you want to be less emotionally reactive, here are a few tips: 1) Know your triggers, so that you can catch yourself before you react. 2) Know your emotions, so that you get...
