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How to make change – by writing your own story
13
Mar
By andrzeji
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How to make change – by writing your own story

Living the life you want - by writing a better story Your own story - Stories are an important part of life, they define who we are, our values and inspirations and aspirations. They define how we got to where we are in life and more importantly where we are heading. "If you don't know where you are going any road will take you there". So it makes sense to take charge of your own story so you have clarity of your end destination. Through, images, sounds, feel, smells and tastes stories can transform the factual into actual. A story…
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Exploring the Imposter Syndrome Solutions (Part 3)
10
Nov
By andrzeji
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Exploring the Imposter Syndrome Solutions (Part 3)

A way forward - Flipping the Script Imposter Syndrome Solutions: When looking at blog part 2 "The Imposter Syndrome Anatomy" it is natural to want to get rid of those unhelpful feelings of being an imposter or having a syndrome. But what if we "flipped the script" and reframed it as a positive?. A different approach is the key that frees us up from all those negative thoughts and feelings, releasing energy, potential, creativity and motivation. Here are some ideas: Making it a positive The Imposter Syndrome is a bunch of primitive mind feelings and thoughts that are designed to…
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Exploring the The Imposter Syndrome Anatomy (part 2)
03
Nov
By andrzeji
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Exploring the The Imposter Syndrome Anatomy (part 2)

The "Imposter Syndrome" Anatomy Imposter Syndrome Anatomy: In part two we look at the causes and structure of the "Imposter Syndrome". When we understand we ACT. (Remember this is part two of the three blog series - it might be helpful to read part 1 first) Now this is my take on the anatomy of the Imposter Syndrome. It is based on the solution focused hypnotherapy (SFH) strategies. To avoid explaining the whole of the SFH here, check out the "Solution Focused" presentation in the Free Resources. To make it easy to write and hopefully to make it more clear…
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Exploring the Imposter Syndrome (Part 1)
28
Oct
By andrzeji
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Exploring the Imposter Syndrome (Part 1)

“I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” Maya Angelou What is the imposter syndrome (For brevity on occasion I'll refer to Imposter Syndrome as "IS") Simply put an "Imposter Syndrome" is where we feel we are outside of our abilities and feel vulnerable and insecure. We feel that we will be discovered, maybe even shamed in front of our peer group. We might even believe that we wouldn't survive that shame. The GOOD NEWS is that Imposter Syndrome can be thought of as a natural feeling of anxiety that's hung…
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How to see what’s in your blind spot?
13
Sep
By andrzeji
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How to see what’s in your blind spot?

You can't always see the front of the label from within the jar! Anon Why sometimes we need help to see our potential I love that quote as it so playfully communicates that we all have blind spots. The jar in this context is our minds and what's hidden on the label is our "Potential". Our potential, or aspects of it are can be hidden from us. It tells us that we don't always have all the information to help us move beyond our problems or access our potential. Sometimes there is a blind spot in our awareness. That blind…
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Why faith the size of a mustard seed?
28
Aug
By andrzeji
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Why faith the size of a mustard seed?

 Faith: Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17;20 Wisdom hiding in plain sight Faith - This blog is the beginning of a series looking at expressions, quotes and sayings used in every day language. The sayings contain inherited wisdom. These sayings come from life experience or from teachings from cultural as well as religious traditions. The fact that they exist, after all these years, proves their value, aptness and importance. These sayings are…
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Why finding your tribe is important
17
Jul
By andrzeji
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Why finding your tribe is important

The importance of being part of a tribe As a species (humans) we are not very good at surviving as individuals. We haven't got powerful claws or jaws to defend ourselves. Nor are we particularly good at running fast or climbing trees to avoid predators. So in order to survive we need to belong to a pack, a tribe of like minded people (family, club, organisation). In that tribe, through collaboration, increased vigilance and muscle and mind power, we have managed to carve a niche out in the natural world. In fact we have become the number one species. So…
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How to create helpful habits – Atomic Habits (James Clear)
04
Jul
By andrzeji
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How to create helpful habits – Atomic Habits (James Clear)

Atomic Habits - “Good habits are as addictive as bad habits, and a lot more rewarding.” Harvey Mackay Creatures of Habit Atomic Habits. When you look closely at human behaviour you soon discover that we are indeed creatures of habit. Habits allow us to do things on automatic pilot, without thinking. Typical habits are driving the car, writing a shopping list, doing the washing up, (can you think of your own?) So they help us live life without the burden of having to remember what to do all the time. Habits give us the space and mind capacity to be…
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How “slow down” can get you to your goal faster
07
Jun
By andrzeji
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How “slow down” can get you to your goal faster

Slow down, you move too fastYou got to make the morning lastJust kicking down the cobblestonesLooking for fun and feeling groovyBa da-da da-da da-da, feeling groovy Simon and Garlfunkel The Hare and the Tortoise (Aesop's fable) So why is it good to "slow down" and be more Tortoise when feeling overwhelmed? Lets check out Aesop's fable: "The fable of the Hare and the Tortoise is a story that teaches the lesson of "slow and steady wins the race." In the story, the overconfident hare challenges the slow-moving tortoise to a race. The hare quickly takes the lead but becomes complacent…
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What is the Happiness Advantage?
31
May
By andrzeji
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What is the Happiness Advantage?

The Happiness Advantage (Blog by Mel Richens) This thought-provoking, yet amusing TED Talk by Psyschologist Shawn Achor sets out to explain what he calls the happiness advantage.  He seeks to turn the old notion that “I’ll be happy when I’m successful” on its head.  In fact, we are much more likely to be successful when we are happy. Happy people and those with a positive outlook have been shown time and time again in research studies to perform better, be more productive, be more resilient and at a lower risk of burnout. “Your brain at positive is 31% more productive…
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