One of the things about having a bad back is that it’s always there. You’re always aware that one false move and you kick off a spasm that sees you walking like you’ve forgotten how to use your hips properly. You take on this half shuffle, half limp lopsided gait. And it hurts. It doesn’t […]
‘Not All Is What It Seems’ — Why Your Own Internal Value Perception Could Be Letting You Down
Have you ever thought about how you perceive your own value? Value is an important concept in business. When you run your own business, you need to be aware of the value you’re offering others. However, if you don’t truly value yourselves and what you offer, too, you can fail. Offering others value starts with […]
4 Mottos I Live By
Take responsibility Do the work Act fast Play through the fear Having a motto, or mantra, can be very beneficial. Whether to keep you on track towards your goal or to remind you who you want to be. These short, memorable sentences are a great way to motivate yourself. And you can also change […]
‘The Right Choice’ Is Just A Story We Tell Ourselves
I sometimes get stuck when making minor purchases. Sometimes for weeks. If I don’t find a notebook or a pair of shoes that feels right, I’ll step back and gather more information. I’ll look at reviews. I ask the advice of friends who seem less intimidated by the prospect of notebook or shoe shopping. Mostly I […]
Find motivation in your new normal
“We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.” – John Dryden This is one of my favourite quotes at the moment. Probably because it’s a topic that’s been coming up in my Masterminds a lot lately. Like many business owners, I have some clients who really struggle to motivate themselves through […]
Make Decisions Fast (then implement them immediately)
This week Josie was doing some work shadowing with me on my Masterminds. She was told by the school to observe but not get involved with any of the actual work. I don’t really understand the point, either. So, she sat in on the two days and took notes. Mostly she didn’t get involved […]
Conquer your fears by planning ahead
There are few things in life that I’m scared of, in a phobia sort of way. I understand you can’t “sort of” have a phobia but you get the drift. I don’t like slug type things, but I’ll squish them if needed. I’m not a fan of ladders but that’s more related to a, […]
