Meaning in life is about making yourself meaningful to other people
I read the statement in the headline in a Ted Talk a few weeks ago, and having reflected on it, I believe there’s a lot of truth to it.
I just came back from visiting my family and closest friends in Denmark, and after having been in ‘lockdown’ in London for months now, it felt incredibly energising and meaningful to see all […]
There’s no such thing as a dragon
I came across this beautiful story, and felt the need to share it with you.
I believe the moral is really profound, highlighting virtues like curiosity and bravery. I hope you like it as much as I do:
Billy Bixbee was rather surprised, when he woke up one morning and found a dragon in his room. It was a small dragon […]
How to manage your career (and mindset) during lockdown
Focus on what you can control, not on what you can’t.
I remember reading Steven Covey’s The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People a few years back, and this statement really striking a chord with me.
Picture a small ‘circle of influence’ in the middle of a bigger ‘circle of concern’. Many of us have a […]
Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to how someone else is today
There’s a lot of talk about getting the most out of the enforced lockdown we’re all in, and using this time to achieve something ‘great’ which you normally wouldn’t get around to.
I read about a guy who ran a marathon on his balcony (yes really!), and some friends of mine are apparently making huge headway learning French and Italian.
As a Coach I’m all for […]
Tiny Habits – Achieve big change in your life by starting with a small habit
It’s 2 weeks ago since I spoke to you about being a role model to your loved ones by changing your perspective and using this unusual time as a source of growth.
Hence I’m challenging you to see the present situation as something that’s happening for you, instead of something that’s happening to you.
Over the last couple of years I have been hugely influenced by the growing body of work in […]
Use this time to spring clean your life!
Even if you’re not a manager or leader, to someone in your life you are a role model.
Think about the colleagues you work closely with, your best friend, your mum, your siblings…
See yourself through their eyes.
Think about how they see you, and how your mindset and behaviour affects them.