I’ve been thinking about failure and success lately. Failure can feel so uncomfortable and disheartening. Yet, we constantly hear from incredibly successful people that failure is an important step on the road to success. Failure usually feels scary and intimidating. It can cause even the greatest of leaders to second-guess themselves. It can create doubt. It can leave you feeling … Read More
5 Keys to Increasing Optimism
Did you know that optimism is a skill that can be learned? This is a great thing, seeing as being more optimistic helps you: Live longer Be more successful Have a better love life Take fewer sick days Bounce back faster and stronger[i] It’s especially important when you’re a leader as the way you show up affects everyone else around … Read More
7 steps to Overcoming Overwhelm
It’s common to feel overwhelmed at times. Here are seven steps to help you find a way out. 1. Identify what’s important and what’s not. Understand the ‘urgent-important’ matrix and pay attention when you’re distracted by un-important things that seem urgent, which can seriously rob you of your time. President Eisenhower once said “I have two kinds of problems, the … Read More
Why Wellbeing Programmes Need To Be More Than Just Fruit Bowls And Movement Trackers
You may have seen it before – “We need to get our staff healthy!” Let’s put a fruit bowl in the staff room and give everyone pedometers – that’ll do it! You can probably picture the result. Initial enthusiasm for the free fruit might be high and some people may get on board with the movement trackers (especially if you … Read More
Why NOT to make New Year’s Resolutions and What to do Instead
Typically New Year’s Resolutions are vague goals along the lines of “I’m going to eat better, exercise more, be more patient, get better at xyz, do more of this, less of that…” The challenge with these types of resolutions is that they’re non-specific, not necessarily linked to a bigger reason and they lack any sort of plan of action. Here … Read More
Resources to Help You Thrive in the New Normal, Post-Lockdown
Discover the fundamental shift in the ‘happiness equation’ that is required to create true happiness.
Shawn Achor author of The Happiness Advantage outlines how increasing happiness can change individuals, communities and the world.
Watch this outstanding and entertaining message in which he shares 5 practical ways to train your brain for happiness!
Dealing With Stress and Anxiety in Uncertain Times
Discover the fundamental shift in the ‘happiness equation’ that is required to create true happiness.
Shawn Achor author of The Happiness Advantage outlines how increasing happiness can change individuals, communities and the world.
Watch this outstanding and entertaining message in which he shares 5 practical ways to train your brain for happiness!
THRIVE TV 011 – Karen Tui Boyes – Parenting For Independence
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: The keys to grow independent children How to foster that independence as they grow Plus powerful tips to help support your children as they prepare for and study for exams. Want to get notified of the next episode? Prefer to check out the podcast version of the show? ABOUT KAREN: Karen-Tui Boyes is a champion … Read More
THRIVE TV 009 – Ian O’Dwyer – Stress and How it Shows up in Tissue
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: What to listen and look for in your body to identify stress What to do when you identify it How to manage it effectively You may also enjoy this Downloadable Audio where I guide you through a Progressive Muscle Relaxation to destress, release tension and restore calm. Want to get notified of the next episode? … Read More
THRIVE TV 008 – Ricardo Sierra – The Nature Deficit Disorder Crisis
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: What Nature Deficit Disorder is and why is it a problem for us and our kids What the long range effects of a life disconnected from the natural world are What we as parents and grandparents can do to help our children grow and thrive Want to get notified of the next episode? Prefer to … Read More