How you can better deal with challenges in life
Let’s talk about acceptance—this powerful, misunderstood tool will transform your thinking and your life. Ready for a clarity boost and a dash of insight? Acceptance Demystified Acceptance is a crucial part of the flexibility we all crave. Picture it as being open to life’s ever-changing script and being adaptable without losing sight of your values.…
Why do I feel overwhelmed?
Time is scarce with work and parenting. Balancing a demanding career with the responsibilities of parenthood can lead to a constant state of overwhelm. Struggling with time anxiety and yearning for more control over your life? You’re not alone. In this post, we’ll explore the causes of time anxiety and offer practical solutions to help…
Feel like you don’t have enough time?
Do you feel like there’s not enough hours in the day? You’re no stranger to the relentless demands of balancing work, family, and personal goals. The constant fretting over whether there’s enough time to accomplish everything can leave you feeling out of control, overwhelmed, and like you’re always moving too slowly. It’s a familiar struggle…
How to stay consistent
Let’s dive into something countless individuals confide in me, a struggle that resonates profoundly – the quest for consistency. I’ve walked this path too, and through countless conversations, I’ve seen a recurring theme. Many are trapped in a cycle – aspiring for change, yet wrestling with its maintenance. It’s a familiar script: initial zeal succeeded…
How to deal with stress
Picture this: your energy, once vibrant and boundless, starts to wane. Slowly, almost imperceptibly, you notice the decline. Yet, like a frog in slowly heating water, you wonder if this is just the norm. Thoughts creep in — “Everyone’s stressed, right? Maybe I’m overthinking this.” So, you do what many of us do: you accept…
Overcoming Procrastination and Embracing Change
If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you’re considering joining the High Value Executive program. Yet, perhaps doubts are lingering in your mind, casting shadows over your aspirations. Doubts are natural companions on any journey of transformation, but they need not hold you back. In fact, one of the most common reservations many of my…
Are you in control?
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s often our impulsive reactions that lead us astray. There’s a saying that perfectly captures this sentiment: ‘What we do during anger, we almost always come to regret.’ This simple truth resonates deeply with all of us who have fallen victim to our own emotions, acting without…
Making time for mindfulness
If the thought of taking five minutes for yourself has you feeling guilty. And you always prioritise other things. That’s something you need to address. Nothing should prevent you from taking time for yourself. And if you’re looking for something, that’s effective and easy. Mindfulness is one of the best ways to utilise your time.…
Is work stress effecting home life?
You can’t stay the same, and expect things to change. If you work 60+ hours a week the likelihood is you’ll struggle to focus on your family. Believe me I’ve been there. For a long time I was operating on the premise that hard work, long hours and self-sacrifice proved my commitment to my family.…
How do I overcome the resistance to take action?
I had this thought, maybe more of an epiphany when I was 22and until later on in life I didn’t realise it was such a defining moment. At the time I was working in a sports centre. It’s so vivid. I was starting some paper work, and when I opened the ledger I noticed this…
How cold exposure can boost your mood
Want to know how to get a high without the guilt or regret? Without the side effects and only a positive impact on your health? Well here’s how I discovered said means and a guide on how you can do it too. Trekking in the Himalayas you’re stripped of all comforts and some essentials: no Wi-Fino hot waterno…
How to combat fear
Fear impacts our thinking and decision-making in negative ways. Leaving us susceptible to intense emotions and impulsive reactions. Fear also deters us from taking action we know will benefit us. And our aversion discounts a choice. Fear’s a powerful emotion that’s instigated by perceived danger or threat. This emotion causes physiological and behavioural changes. And…
Are you avoiding discomfort?
What I’m talking about here is, physical discomfort. Everyday I’ll endure some form of physical discomfort. Because I’m a sadist? Nope, quite the contrary. I’m using the body to calm the mind. Aside from the myriad of physiological benefits there are massive psychological benefits to the right kind of physiological discomfort. Exercise, for example, induces…
Cultivate a different relationship with your emotions
Cultivate a different relationship with your emotions. Emotions are visitors, they come and go. You could compare them to people that knock on your door. You open the door and you meet a nice person and you have a pleasant chat. Over time you cultivate a friendship with this person. And you invite them in.…
Gratitude should be your attitude
Evolution has attuned us to notice negative stimuli more readily. And remember them more vividly compared to positive ones. This threat-focused negativity bias was once imperative to our early ancestors’ survival. While living in the modern era we may not face the same dangers. The bias still plays an important role as we look for…
How to make 2023 your year!
Happy New Year to you. You may be using this time of the year to address working on yourself, and setting some self improvement goals. Putting some resolutions together which sees you full of enthusiasm. You say to yourself ‘this is it, this the year that everything changes’. And come January 1st you set off like a…
22 lessons from 2022
1. Confidence is on the other side of fear Why? Fear is something that’s hardwired into us. But it’s redundant for most modern day scenarios. You’ll find confidence when you act despite fear. 2. Invest in yourself Coaching, courses, communities. If there was ever a “shortcut” to success. It’s this. My only regret is that…
4 reasons you’re not doing what you need to
Hello *|FNAME|*, Have you ever thought to yourself? ‘why when it comes to the 11th hour can I not make the right decision and do what I need to do?’ you know this would benefit your self improvement and wellbeing but instead you do something else that distracts you and steers you further from your…
How to fix your sleep in 7 simple steps
How would you rate your sleep? Recently I put out a poll on social media asking which area of people’s lifestyle they struggled with. As expected sleep was the resounding ‘winner’. Not surprising as 23 million people in the UK suck at it. Which is heart-breaking, because if you get it right, sleep will energise you more…
To the Himalayas and back
Hello, It has been a while, 3 weeks to be exact. The reason for my brief hiatus. Well, for the first time in years I took a complete break from work. To take some time to myself (which is rare these days). So I put myself in an environment where I was well and truly…
The day you became a successful man
In a society hellbent on being successful nobody ever stops to think about what success is. Most guys don’t know what success means to them. All they know is; they want to be successful, so they pursue the things they think that success entails. Shaped on societies definition, what social media, TV and media tell…
How to get over fear
The common misconception is that you shouldn’t be afraid when it comes to taking action. Especially with something that takes you outside of your comfort zone. When you mention to someone that you want to do something. But you’re scared about doing it. They’ll give you some well intentioned, but terrible advice, like; ‘Don’t be…
Why motivation is hurting your progress
When people ask me ‘how do you stay motivated?’ It tell them ‘I don’t!’ When they ask me ‘how do you build motivation?’ I tell them ‘you don’t!’ I might sound like I’m unenthused or pessimistic but I can assure you I’m not. I say this to help people understand that motivation is actually hindering…