There will always be naysayers

There will always be naysayers

We like to predict the future based on what we already know and what we have experienced. This means that there will always be naysayers to challenge anything that is new and unknown. Indeed in some cases, often in the short-term, history may be the best predictor of...
Stuck for last minute gift ideas?

Stuck for last minute gift ideas?

Stuck for last minute gift ideas this Christmas? Here are six powerful books from the general area of ‘personal development’ that I have found very useful in my life: Last minute gift ideas: 6 Books to consider The Gifts of Imperfection (2010), Brené...
It’s usually not binary

It’s usually not binary

We can often fall into the trap of thinking that it’s this or that, black or white, one or the other. Things are rarely that binary and we can sometimes be influenced by the priming effect. The mind likes to latch on to presenting options or create extreme...
Overthinking: A trick of the mind

Overthinking: A trick of the mind

Too much thinking or overthinking can become something that holds us back from living a life of fullness and wellbeing. Reflective thought is the great gift we possess as human beings. However, it can also become a source of great discontentment and worry. Much of...