When did I become slaves to the tools and equipment that were supposed to be serving me? It’s been an interesting experiment again this week, where I have given myself permission to NOT look at a phone or be online while I have been en route somewhere. It’s been really really hard! Sitting still for 10 – 30 minutes without looking at my phone, checking emails, reviewing FaceBook, Linked In or blog post comments. Sitting still for 10-30 minutes and not talking on the phone. Sitting still … [Read more...]
Are you Talkin’ to me?
December 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A previous post focused on the power of our words and communication. It exposed some of the simple things we can do to ensure that we communicate with the people around us in a way that is not only powerful, but effective. An interesting discussion then commenced between my husband and I about the power of our ‘self talk’. Now I have heard this phrase so many times; it’s a ‘coach/mentor/self help’ kind of phrase. In my reading, listening and seeking advice from mentors I have learned that my … [Read more...]
Are we there yet [insert whiney whinge from the back seat]
October 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The road of life twists and turns, and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination. Don Williams Jnr, American Novelist Focus on the journey not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it. Greg Anderson American Author It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end. Ursula K Leguin American Author Isn’t it so refreshing to be reminded of how much of our life is about … [Read more...]
