Posted on 11 May, 2011 by Chris
This is a wonderful yet crazy world we live in.
We live in a time of incredible opportunities, limitless access to ideas, and convenience all around us.
It’s also a time with a lack of security, constant and rapid change, and seemingly unavoidable distractions pulling us in multiple directions at all times.
So within this paradoxical storm it’s easy to fall into the trap of seeing or feeling a wall of barriers in front of you, blocking your path to your ultimate success and fulfilment.
However, the reality is there is one factor that rises above all others that prevents you from getting Read more of this article »
Posted on 8 September, 2010 by Chris
As coaches, we are skilled in helping other people gain clarity, build self-belief, take action and generally find ways to consistently and constantly make progress towards their desired life. Of course, you don’t have to be a certified coach to be able to help other people do the same. We all, at times, offer our sound judgement, advice, support or guidance to friends, colleagues and family members.
Yet, how often do you follow your own advice to others?
Do you find yourself telling colleagues they should leave the office on time and get home to more important things while you stick around just a bit longer to write ‘just one more email’?
Have you told a particularly stressed friend that they really ought to take a break and treat themselves to an afternoon at a spa or R&R in the local park, while your common stress-busting strategy is to just keep fighting through it?
Do you and your partner often discuss how great it would be to take in more of the cultural treats and opportunities that your area of the country offers, only to see another six months pass without Read more of this article »
Tags: advice, Blog, clarity, guidance, important, judgement, judgment, progress, self-belief, support, take action, words of wisdom
Posted on 11 August, 2010 by Chris
It occurred to me recently, that I have spent more than half my life learning about human potential, studying success and gaining insight from the world’s greatest teachers, all to feed my own curiousity about what really matters and what it really takes to create a deeply fulfilling life. A life of your choosing (for the most part), a life on your terms (for the most part), a life filled with more laughter, happiness, health and success.
I’ve learned that we – the average, everyday person – are capable of changing our lives in numerous ways, dramatic ways (!) and faster than most might believe. Many people are wanting or hoping to improve their situation in some way: to lose weight, save more money, develop more meaningful relationships, take on more interesting or engaging hobbies, travel more, give back more, and the list goes on. Many just want to feel alive again. Read more of this article »
Tags: baby steps, Blog, change life, excuses, frustration, goals, health, hobbies, ideas, intentions, lose weight, meaningful, momentum, overload, overwhelm, progress, relationships, save money, stress, success, take action, travel, worries
