Everyone seems to want motivation.
While I have written many articles on this topic, let’s discuss the two types of motivation, and how you can benefit from them.
Renowned goal setting expert, the late Brian Leaning-Mizen wrote about the two types of motivation in his very enlightening ... Views: 709
Motivational speaking legend Les Brown speaks about a study conducted at M.I.T (Massachusetts Institute Of Technology). The study concluded that every time a person directs a negative statement toward you, it takes 17 positive statements just to neutralise the initial negative ... Views: 1018
I volunteer at a Mental Illness Drop in Centre in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. Next to the drop in centre, there is a Men's Shed, where men who are mostly retired come together to do wood work and metal work. It is also a place where these men meet and bond.
I sometimes ... Views: 946
In February, 2014, I started training at an MMA (mixed martial arts) gym. At the front door of that gym, there was a poster, which said:
“1 hour is just 4% of your day. So, what is your excuse not to exercise?”
That statement really puts things into perspective, regardless of how busy you ... Views: 1058
Grief is a part of human life, we all experience it during our time on earth. We generally tend to experience grief during a time of loss. Grief can consume us to an extend that getting through the day can be very challenging!
Although there might not be any getting away from grief itself, ... Views: 1088
You must have faced obstacles in your life time. I can safely say that every single human being on the face of this planet would have faced obstacles in their lives, and will face obstacles in the future.
Sometimes we tend to exaggerate what an obstacle is, and we may get disempowered in the ... Views: 2869
An article in The Thrive Centre For Human Development stated that self control and patience predicted better performance and higher self-esteem.
In this day and age of technology and fast paced living, patience seems to be more and more challenging to practise.
Here’s a short story that ... Views: 774
We often hear the word “purpose” in the personal development field. One of my favourite lines that I use in my speeches is “Find your purpose, and live it with passion”. Yet, sometimes we need more clarity on the word “purpose” in the context of personal development.
If I were to ask you ... Views: 994
No one is immune to negative or unhappy experiences in life. We all have been there, done that.
A negative experience has the power to pull you back, make you unproductive, and take a toll on your emotional and mental well being.
Some people are affected by it in an unproductive way, and ... Views: 882
As a Counsellor and Life Coach, self care has always been very important to me and to the people I have supported (in a professional capacity).
Self care is something that I always advocate. However, self care can sometimes be misunderstood.
To gain some clarity on this topic, I refer to ... Views: 729
During my last radio segment on Personal Development, I discussed the importance of self image with the listeners. Why did I choose to discuss self image? I believe that it is one of the most important factors when it comes to determining the quality of your life.
Self image is different to ... Views: 887
In May 2010, I was called upon to deliver a speech at a leadership convention. It was a cold autumn’s afternoon, as I drove to the venue of the convention while thinking about how to add more impact to my speech.
Although I was asked to speak about goal setting, I decided (in the last ... Views: 1593
What is self love?
Self love is the process of acknowledging, validating, honouring, and respecting yourself!
So, why is self love important? The importance of self love can be traced back to the effects of nurturing yourself. When you nurture and support yourself, you are in a far better ... Views: 1010
In the past, people have asked me how to deal with ‘sweating over small stuff’. After talking to them, I decided to share what with you, the insights that I shared with them.
You see, in this day and age, it is so easy to get carried away by the little things that seem to bother us so much - ... Views: 779
At the beginning of every year, so many people set “resolutions” for the year ahead, hoping to create some, or massive personal change.
In a very insightful article by Ray Williams (published in Psychology Today), he mentioned that by the month of February, most people have started to ... Views: 892
Do you know the meaning of Empathy? How about the meaning of Sympathy?
Quite often Empathy and Sympathy are confused, or taken to have the same meaning.
Let’s discuss in detail what each word means. More importantly, we will explore how each word and its meaning can help you in ... Views: 853
When I was doing Life Coaching, every single client that I had, wanted one thing (in some form or another) – motivation! I believe that motivation is something that we all want. Yet, some people cannot seem to actually acquire it.
Motivation can be a very commonly spoken about subject. And, ... Views: 1650
Have you ever wanted to do something that seemed important to you, but you didn’t go ahead because you were gripped by the fear of failure?
If so, you are not alone. The fear of failure is a crippling force that affects almost every single human being.
Why?
In an article in Forbes, ... Views: 932
I regularly train at a local boxing gym in a northern suburb of Melbourne and recently I was fortunate enough to meet an amazing man, Adrian Charter. Now, Adrian comes to the boxing gym to train, just like me. The difference is, I am 31 years old, and Adrian is 72!
I watched Adrian as he was ... Views: 1264
Do you remember when you were a kid, and you were encouraged by someone to do something that you liked? What did the encouragement do for you? Chances are, you were given a boost of belief in yourself.
The Power of Encouragement has an amazing effect on children and adults alike. We all ... Views: 1539
When I started writing my book, the best advice that I received from some of the best personal development experts in the world was - ‘Make it simple’.
Simple is a term that some people tend to associate with things that are plain or mundane. I believe that things that are simple can be ... Views: 744
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you could not see any hope?
On the contrary, have you ever found yourself in a situation where you did not feel the need for hope, because everything was working out for you?
When I was a child, I read a proverb which said “This too shall ... Views: 830
As an anti-bullying campaigner, I often speak to kids (and adults alike), who tell me about the challenges they face when they are getting bullied.
This article is not about bullying. Instead, let’s focus on something simple that is available to humans – the ability to choose.
We can ... Views: 801
On a particular Wednesday morning, I was waiting for a tram, after consulting with a client. A lady walked up to the tram stop, while pushing a walking aide. As soon as we looked at each other, we smiled. In a recent edition of my newsletter - Ideal Insights (www.impetussuccess.com.au), I spoke ... Views: 1254
One of the world’s foremost leadership experts, Dr Marshall Goldsmith (who is like a virtual mentor to me) once said “Personal contact matters — and matters greatly”.
When I was an Executive Coach, I came across many CEOs and MDs who were very emphatic on the personal touch.
Regardless of ... Views: 1005
Imagine this – something goes wrong in the life of someone close to you. That person is shattered. What is one of the first things they could do?
They could look for someone to blame.
In my Life Coaching career, there have been many clients who chose to blame someone when things went ... Views: 870
Unless you are a Zen monk who has mastered the art of total thought control, you would be inclined to worry at times.
According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, worry is defined as:
“To think about problems or fears: to feel or show fear and concern because you think that something bad ... Views: 806