Interesting work from HBR building on the research already done into developing an approach to the world based on gratitude. Apparently, spending as little as 5 minutes a day thinking about what went well - and importantly why builds an improvement in morale and confidence. Worth a try? https://hbr.org/2015/09/the-powerful-effect-of-noticing-good-things-at-work I know some of my coaching …
Want to let go of something?
A good short read on the joy of letting something go on #internationaldayofhappiness Thank you @marcandangel
What glorious inspiration
Inspiration to take the next step.
Will you be happier if you get out more?
This poem wonderfully summarises the need to get out and get some fresh air when things all seem too much from The Peace of Wild Things Wendell Berry #internationaldayofhappiness #coaching #stress
Why is the other person always the unreasonable one?
Provocative idea from @ThisisSethsBlog! Why in a row is it always the other person who is being unreasonable and provocative? Conflict does strange things to us and it can be hard to look at things through the others eyes. But it's often worthwhile...
An alternative to believing in yourself
Great point from @ThisisSethsBlog. I'm not a fan of 'believe in yourself' 'pull yourself together' 'think rationally'. When you are in a funk its hard to 'just' think differently. But doing different things, every day make a difference. Doing work that matters. Doing things that you enjoy Spending time with people who put a smile …
Shaping One Another
Our behaviour affects others and their behaviour affects us. Obvious when you look at it this way! When you are in the middle of a disagreement how often do you pause and wonder what your part in this is? Were you having a bad day and setting the scene for a disagreement? If you want to …
Courage & Leadership
Leadership takes courage - day in and day out. Change and learning takes courage. Making a difference takes courage. But it can be lonely, daunting and tiring. Try these inspiring thoughts from David Whyte COURAGE is a word that tempts us to think outwardly, to run bravely against opposing fire, to do something under besieging …
Changing habits?
This blog from @SethGodin really rang true for me. So much of taking steps towards your next job, developing a new skill or #habit really boils down to this simple advice - sit down, shut up and type (or exercise, or make the call, or have the tricky conversation!) Easy to say - hard to do …
Is This the Simplest Planning Question to Ask? | Box of Crayons
Simple question to ask yourself once a week to help yourself get going in the right direction!
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