Do you practice what you preach?

credit: tiny white lights Nothing is more of a turn off than someone who doesn’t practice what they preach. I’m sure we’ve all met people like this, but let me give you some examples. I know a guy who works in health care, and he is very pleasant when speaking with patients. He reassures them, [...] Read more »

Energy and cutting corners

credit: przemko.stachowski Sometimes my energy levels are way down. Have you ever had times in your life when you feel like this? For a couple days, or even a week, your body just feels tired. Sometimes I feel like mentally I’m on top of things & I have the desire to get lots done, but [...] Read more »

Stepping outside your comfort zone

credit: stevenjude I was talking to someone tonight about people who stay in the same job for years and years but don’t seem to like the job! You know the type of person I’m talking about: they always seem to be particularly moody, never go out of their way to help anyone and permanently seem [...] Read more »

Look at me: I’m right in front of you!

A few years ago there was a principal change at my kids local school. The previous headmaster was a really well liked guy, and many people were upset that he was leaving. credit: VeVi His personality was dynamic! He was a great public speaker and when you spoke with him one on one, you really [...] Read more »

Love Life: just a slogan?

Today I was drinking a caffeine drink (one of the many red bull look-a-likes) called Hype! Energy. The slogan on the can was “LIVE LIFE – LOVE LIFE – LOVE HYPE”. credit: Rico Morán It got me thinking about not only the way companies market products and target buyers, but the way we throw around [...] Read more »

Personal Growth: where to start

credit: Lydiat One of the biggest questions people ask themselves when they start thinking about personal growth is “where do I start?” I know I did! If you’re reading this it means you’ve taken the first step – research, reading, hearing other people’s experiences. One of the greatest beginnings on your road to personal growth [...] Read more »

Alcohol caused this!

Here’s just some of the alcohol related violence and injuries I have seen so far this year in the emergency department:  24 Year old guy with ruptured spleen and broken back when he fell off a balcony 15 year old girl who downed 3/4 bottle of vodka – intubated / ventilated & went to intensive [...] Read more »

5 Quick ways to improve your health

Health is not just about your fitness levels, or how quickly you can run 100 metres. Improving your health is really referring to changing negative habits and lifestyle choices, changing negative or ‘can’t do it’ attitudes, and beginning to make good choices with regards to your health and fitness. credit: Southernpixel If you are in [...] Read more »

Why change my attitude?

“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference” – Winston Churchill It’s amazing how your attitude can have so much to do with how successful you are in life. Yes it will make a difference to your business and work opportunities, but I’ve also discovered there are other ways my life has undergone [...] Read more »