This is a guest post from my friend Alan Levi; it was supposed to be published before my hernia repair op… but then I ended up having the operation early! Recovering from surgery can be a worrisome and anxiety ridden process, so I hope this article provides some useful and Read more…
I try to always be positive, even in the face of negative situations. I really believe that if we allow ourselves to adopt a negative outlook it will just create and attract more negativity. Plus looking on the bright side just feels better, day to day. Everyone has bad days Read more…
As I wrote in a post last week, I used to be so shy I was scared to speak to anyone – even my friends. And yet, last week I gave a talk to a room of strangers, and I’m currently planning a workshop, more presentations and one-to-one training. What Read more…
Since I am embarking on my very own Happiness Project this year, I thought I would share some simple tips for improving your mood. The January Blues are rife at the moment; it’s so easy to get lost in a grey fog of dark mornings, grey days and a Read more…
I have this friend; I call him Pollyanna. He always finds a bright side. Nothing is ever bad enough to make him properly miserable. His greatest moments of happiness seem to come from seeing those around him happy. It’s weirdly refreshing, and kind of inspiring. On the one Read more…
I went to this meeting the other day… There were lots of people there, and the subject of confidence came up. As you may know, I have had my fair share (possibly more than my fair share) of issues with confidence. I listened with interest as one lady said Read more…
When I was little, during the summer holidays there was a weekly coach trip to the beach from our estate. Every Wednesday morning, we’d all pile onto a coach and go to Bournemouth for the day. The lady who ran the trip also did a raffle on the way Read more…