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…
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…
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…
Mindset Mindset: The definition of madness is doing the same thing over and over again. Albert Einstein It can be said that how we view and experience the world is defined by our expectations, beliefs and values. These elements are all formed by our life experience, they form our mindset and our view of the world. Our mindset informs our reaction to the events in our lives. However, when there is a mismatch between our mindset and the demands of our life, we find ourselves; Stuck Find resistance to taking action We suffer unwanted emotions (e.g. anxiety, depression anger) To…
The power of Optimism Optimism: Whether you think you can or can't you are right! Henry Ford I love this quote on optimism as it can so easily get us into action. Just like turning on a tap. Isn't that amazing! how the power of our thoughts can make such a dramatic change within us. From not being able to do something to rolling up our sleeves and getting on with it. On of my favourite type of thought is an expectation thought. Expectation thoughts are about what we think will happen in a particular endeavour or situation or action.…
Introducing John Meaney It gives me great pleasure to be introducing John Meaney as this weeks guest blog writer and Mental Health First Aider Instructor. I have known John for many years, amongst his many talents John is a Mental First Aider Instructor and Life Coach. John will be talking a little about mental health but more importantly the role of Mental Health First aiders. He'll share how the first aiders can support wellbeing. Sometimes we needs someone to look out for us, especially in times when we are unable to do so for ourselves. (Note: MHFA stands for Mental…
ACT = Action Changes Things This blog is about the book "ACT The Ultimate Personal Development Handbook" and how it can support you. Supporting you to get into action. The book also beautifully contains the solution focused hypnotherapy strategy of the 3Ps (i.e. Positive Action, Positive Interaction and Positive Thought). Wanting to get into action but feeling stuck Have you ever felt stuck, at the mercy of circumstances, responding to the events of your life in either an anxious (frightened), angry or depressed way? Or you may have felt frustrated or have beaten yourself up because you couldn't get into…
The struggle ends when gratitude beginsNeale Donald Walsch "Gratitude" practice is one of those therapeutic and personal development tools that is often cited in books and on trainings. So what is the underpinning theory that accounts for its effectiveness, its ability to "end struggle"? How can it make us feel happier and give us a sense of wellbeing that makes us feel relaxed and more able to come up with solutions? Here are some insightful quotations that point to the answer: Additional Gratitude Quotes: Of all the 'attitudes' we can acquire, surely the attitude of gratitude is the most important…
I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.” — Helen Keller When you look at life and people that are resilient and happy, often there is something in their lives that makes the difference. One of the key differences is that they have a strong support network. That support network could comprise of family, work colleagues , professional care (e.g. doctors), friends and often companion animals (Don't you just love that picture!). As it is International day of Friendship today lets focus a little bit on friendship. So what is it about friendship…
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