We’ve all got something that we’re scared of. Whether it’s fear of public speaking, getting on an aeroplane or social phobia, it gets in the way of our goals, feeling impossible to overcome (it’s not). If there’s something that’s holding you back, and you’d rather it didn’t, here’s how to conquer your fears.
If you’re ruled by your inner critic, listening to a narrative that constantly puts you down, it’s time to stop beating up on yourself. Mindful self compassion meditation can help us to be kinder to ourselves, to recover from failure and dial down the volume of that inner sniper. Here’s why you really need self …
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Regular meditators say that mindfulness is life changing. Don’t take their word for it, there’s now research from the world of neuroscience to back up those claims. If you’re looking for mindfulness based inspiration to transform you, we’ve collated 20 mindfulness quotes that will change your life.
It’s one of the most unhelpful thinking styles there is. Catastrophizing imagines the worst and takes us straight into a downward spiral of unhelpful black and white thinking that freezes us in our tracks. When you’re stuck in a paralysing cycle of negativity it can feel like a gargantuan feat to prevent it. We take …
In need of inspiration, introspection and enlightenment? We’ve got 15 positive psychology quotes to supercharge your day. Write them down, cut them out, stick them somewhere prominent and let their wisdom shine into your day. Here are 15 positive psychology quotes to inspire you. Instant Va Va Va Voom for your day.
We’re great at talking about growth mindset and the work of Stanford Professor, Carol Dweck but what does it mean in practice? How does it play out in the business world? What about growth mindset at work? Hands up if you tell people you’ve got it as you nod sagely but in secret, well, in …
We all want to be happy. It’s part of being human. No one wants to be miserable. We involve ourselves in all sorts of things to avoid it and pursue happiness instead. Sometimes we get caught up in striving, weighing ourselves down with things; a faster car, the next rung on the professional ladder, a …
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Breaking the cycle of FOMO? But what’s FOMO? You wake up and check social media. You go to dinner and you’re wondering if the other tables are having more fun than you. You constantly check Facebook and all the other social media platforms that you’ve signed up for. You even (gasp) covertly check in on …
Understanding yourself as a leader is critical. Leadership awareness is a core component of emotional intelligence. Self awareness is your ability to identify and manage your emotions – but how do you know if you’ve got it? It’s one of the most valuable leadership competencies, essential for effective leadership. Awareness demands that you reflect and …
Wabi Sabi. The ancient Japanese tradition of discovering beauty in imperfection is experiencing something of a renaissance. In a world where we’re constantly striving to achieve perfection we show you how to embrace your inner wabi sabi and recognise the complex, imperfect beauty that is you (just as you are). In this post we examine; …
