Gift-wrapped Kindness

Posted on 21 December, 2011 by Sam

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted—Aesop

Two things have struck a chord within me in the last 24 hours…

The first is the quote to the right, which was in a newsletter sent out by my coach Jennie (you can read some of her Tips here). The second was a sentiment expressed by my colleague – that “volunteering and supporting our community is essential throughout the year. It’s not just for Christmas!”

And as I look forward to celebrating Christmas day with some dear friends, and sharing the festive spirit with my loved ones, it makes me wonder whether my acts of kindness sometimes come with strings attached…

Whilst our motivations for doing something to help someone might come from a genuine place, do we hold expectations of how our kindness will be received? Read more of this article »

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Xmas Xcess

Posted on 18 December, 2011 by Chris, Paul

Card 21

With just one week to go the festive period is already in full swing. Now is your change to blow everything that you’ve worked so hard for over the last year……..

Well of course that’s what everyone is saying to each other to justify the over eating, drinking, late nights and everything that comes with the holiday.

Now at ActionPodcast, we certainly don’t want you to think we are total kill-joys, but it would be great if you recognised that you do have a choice.

During this podcast Paul and Chris give some amazing tips that make it really easy to have a fantastic Christmas, without the repercussions. Read more of this article »

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All I want for Christmas is YOU (and your friends)

Posted on 24 December, 2010 by Chris, Gina, Paul, Sam

All I want for Christmas is for you to have a wonderful time and celebrate your festive socks off.

Spend time with friends, family or even if you are working, have an amazing time.

If I did have just one wish though it would be to have you tell your friends and family about Action Podcast and have them listen to one of our podcasts or browse through our blog posts. Let them know there is a free ebook ready and waiting for them too!

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!

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Festive Stress-Buster

Posted on 8 December, 2010 by Sam

If you are anything like me then the experience of going shopping in the lead up to Christmas can be a pretty stressful activity. Aside from the chaos and overwhelm of so many people jostling about, or trying to find the perfect presents without breaking the budget, or organising food for the festive season – there’s also the stress of family get-togethers, dealing with adverse weather conditions and the risk of over-indulgence in food or drink or both!

But there is a simple solution… Read more of this article »

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Bah Humbug

Posted on 2 December, 2008 by Paul

Feeling a bit fed up with Christmas already? Does festive cheer seem to pass you by each year? For a lot of people this time of year is filled with nothing but bad memories of a time gone by.

Having this kind of past experience can really put a downer on your mood and even worse, start to bring down the loved ones around you.

Now is the chance you have been waiting for to start having the Christmas and New Year celebrations you may feel you’ve been missing out on.
Read more of this article »

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Fill up your Festive Love Tank

Posted on 27 November, 2008 by Paul, Sam

What gift will you give this year?

How about the best gift of all – the gift of love!

Listen to the podcast then pop over to this website and complete the 30 second quiz
http://www.fivelovelanguages.com/

And remember to come back and tell us how ‘loved-up’ your Festive Season was by posting a comment – we’d love to hear from you!

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Enjoying a Balanced Christmas

Posted on 19 November, 2008 by Chris, Paul

There are alternatives to a blow-out Christmas and New Year. Some thought and planning beforehand will help you to get the best out of your holiday season, without suffering the consequences.

With a little forethought from you – and support from your coach – you can still have a great time, without spending the New Year trying to repair the damage.

So by this New Year you will already be working towards the new you that you promised yourself last year!

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