“Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know that everything in life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences, all events are blessings given to us to learn from.” (Elizabeth Kubler-Ross) So, what’s your take on choice? Do we each have free-will? Is everything we do pre-determined? How many of… Read More Made up your mind?
It’s one of my pet hates, and a subject I return to and debate often: choice. OK, I do know that there are some circumstances where life’s choices are taken away from you – I’m not that heartless or naive that I would believe otherwise. But what I’m talking about are the moments when we… Read More Carpe diem . . .
Someone you work with not pulling their weight, not chipping in? The answer? Invite them in, don’t jump to conclusions, start a dialogue, invite them in … just a few ideas in an excellent article by Carolyn O’Hara – How to Work with Someone Who Isn’t a Team Player. You’ll make your own mind up about what… Read More True power . . .
I would like a superpower. Nothing too extravagant or destructive. It’s simple really. I’d like to be able to instantly do the following when I’m in a public place and being more than a tad annoyed by people around me: Turn down the volume of loud people This would apply whenever: They are in a… Read More Choosing my battles . . .
I’ve known about Adams’ Equity Theory for a long time (look it up here if you’re unsure). And I always thought I’d understood entirely why it’s rolled out when there’s any discussion about motivation. But recently I really came to understand it through a situation of perceived unfairness that brought theory to life. I’ll be… Read More To be fair . . .
Today Right now If you made that decision you’ve been longing to make If you took control If you made a choice What’s the worst that could happen?
Listening to Bruce Springsteen speak on Desert Island Discs (BBC Radio 4, 18 December 2016) I was really taken by his commentary on taking responsibility for what you do and how you feel. He highlighted the tendency we can all have to think or say, “I feel bad because …” with the because bit being where you’re… Read More The Boss may be right . . .
I’m taking charge. Taking control. I’m taking back my Inbox. It’s been unwieldy for too long, delivering missives I don’t want or was never likely to action. It’s my fault of course, and I take full responsibility – over the years I’ve clicked on too many subscribe now or sign up here pleadings. They tempted me oh too… Read More Taking back . . .
“Who cannot escape his prison but must each day rebuild it” Karen Solie Spiral, The Living Option
I would be a poorer person if I’d gone through my life without the support, advice, guidance, friendship and love of many, many good people. But ultimately, I’m reminded that the choices I make are down to me: “Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition… Read More The best definition by far . . .
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