If it isn't going to matter then, does it really matter now?

On the 22hr flight from London to Sydney, I got in touch with my inner teenager by reading Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. An amazing writer, she perfectly captures what it is like to be a teenage girl in love and I found my mind flooded by memories of ‘significant’ events from my teenage years – some of which I haven’t given any thought to for more than 20 years! It made me think about how incredibly important things can feel in the moment, but that given the passing of time, will become nothing more than dusty old memories…

Think about the things that are on your mind, troubling you or causing you anxiety right now and remind yourself that most of these won’t matter in five years time, let alone 15 or 20 years time. And, if it isn’t going to matter then, it’s probably not that important now either!

LifeCoachLive - 02: Gratitude & The Art of Giving Thanks

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December Newsletter

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The Happiness Code: A sneak preview!

I'm currently working on my new book - The Happiness Code.

Here is a sneak preview...

Have you ever wondered why some people are really, genuinely happy yet others experience a near constant state of stress, frustration or disappointment? Why does happiness come so easily to some people? And how can you make sure it comes easily to you?

If you strive to be the best you can be, not only will The Happiness Code be an exciting and inspiring discovery, it will be a relief. By encouraging you to stop trying to be perfect and instead incorporate its ten guiding principles into your life, you will finally discover the secret to lasting happiness.

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As a success coach, I have had the chance to examine the thoughts and feelings of hundreds of people. I have found that many people are so focused on changing themselves that they lose themselves in the process. Although their initial desire may have been for self-improvement, too often they use their new education and discoveries as fresh material with which to engage in critical perfectionist behaviour, leading to frustration and anxiety, an erosion of self-belief, and ultimately a lack of enjoyment and fulfilment from everyday life.

When I share this observation, all too often the response I receive is, “I’m just trying to be the best that I can be”.

But what does being the best you can be really mean?

At last there is an answer...

The 10 Happiness Code: 10 Guiding Principles

1. Take charge: the principle of choice
2. Give up control: the principle of influence
3. Live for now: the principle of presence
4. Expect the best: the principal of optimism
5. Back yourself: the principle of belief
6. Get out of the way: the principle of permission
7. Be grateful: the principle of abundance
8. Give all you can: the principle of generosity
9. Keep it up: the principle of commitment
10. Be brave: the principle of courage

Each month I will be expand on one of the guiding principles in this blog, so you too can begin to unlock the secret of lasting happiness in your life.

I can't believe Christmas is only four weeks away... where has this year gone?!?

Unfortunately for so many people Christmas becomes a time of relentless pressure.

This Christmas, why don't you practice saying no - Say no to the people who insist on 'catching up before christmas' even though you haven't heard from them all year, say no to the social engagements that you really don't want to attend and say no the endless bombardment of media messages about who many presents you should buy and how big that christmas dinner should be... Instead connect with your core values and plan a Christmas celebration that honours those.

Want more tips on saying no - check out last weeks Love Your Lifehttp://eepurl.com/e2HQ

LifeCoachLive - 01: Discovering your dreams

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November Newsletter

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