The new year provides us with the opportunity to approach life in a fresh way, and also to evaluate some of the thoughts and processes that are weighing us down. Here are 30 things you need to let go of in the new year, so that you give yourself the best possible foundation for a happy, […]
As a nurse, Bronnie Ware has spent a lot of time with patients on their deathbeds. On The Unbounded Spirit, she revealed the five biggest regrets that her patients confessed as they were dying. Despite death being a morbid topic, there is a lot we can learn about life from death. For many years I worked in […]
1. You Take The Initiative A lot of people will complain about a number of things and ask questions like, “When would someone deal with this problem?” You discover that you don’t fancy such questions but would rather ask questions like: “What can I do now to start changing things for the better? They create […]
October 13 was Face Your Fear Day, and in honour of that day we’ve collated the best tips on facing your fears. Everyone is afraid. The only difference between you and the successful people you admire is that they are willing to work and move through their fears in order to get where they want […]
Some people are a pain to be around. Most are okay. But occasionally we find someone we love to work with. Here are nine reasons: 1. They make us feel even smarter than we are. You know the type. An employee, a colleague, a vendor…someone has an idea. It’s a good idea. It’s a great […]
There is a wealth of information available online on what you should do when presenting in public, but what about what you shouldn’t do? We collated our top ‘don’ts’ of public speaking to help you strengthen your stage presence even further: 1. Don’t start your speech with ‘thank you’ You read right. I’m not saying […]
Who among us doesn’t want to be a happy, healthy and successful human being? Still, it can be easy to lose your way, which is why I’ve compiled a list of habits you can use to help reach your goals. So what is it about happy people that makes them the way they are? Below […]
It’s important to remember that people aren’t born successful – through hard work, dedication, and an unrelenting passion for your purpose, anyone can get ahead. These young entrepreneurs have taken the tough – and rewarding – road to success, and have come out on top. We hope you’re just as inspired as we are by […]
We’ve searched high and low for the best tips we could find on how to be a good – no, excellent! – public speaker. Public speaking is ranked as the number one fear on earth, and to face this fear is not only important, it’s essential. Public speaking can be terrifying, but if done right, […]
The Six Human Needs 1. Certainty: assurance you can avoid pain and gain pleasure 2. Uncertainty/Variety: the need for the unknown, change, new stimuli 3. Significance: feeling unique, important, special or needed 4. Connection/Love: a strong feeling of closeness or union with someone or something 5. Growth: an expansion of capacity, capability or understanding 6. Contribution: a sense of service and […]
