“So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable and then, when we summon the will, they become inevitable.” – Christoper Reeve I love this quote – it’s one of many affirmations I use for myself and I always share with others....
My last two blogs have dealt with, what are for me, two fundamentally important topics – reflection and resilience. I’ve talked about how I’ve drawn heavily from both those wells in my personal and professional life, not just to survive but to grow and thrive into...
[caption id="attachment_4278" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Resilience – why your origin story can define your future[/caption] I said in my last blog that I was going to talk about resilience, resourcefulness and reflection – why they’re important, how they work and where they come from. Where they come from...
And so it’s January, a great time for reflection. The previous year’s slate is wiped clean, you have some time to look back on the things that went wrong and the things that went right and you’ve got the exciting opportunity to plan for the next...
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What made it even more galling was the fact that most apparent cause of this experience was that many of my peers, colleagues, and bosses were, in the main, white-male, and “not as educated” as me....
Like all stories, the formation of your belief system has a beginning, middle and end; heroes, heroines, villains and bit-part players; a main theme and subplots.
There are three layers of behaviour change:
Your belief system has a huge impact on your everyday life – from the way you react to people and situations to the way you make the smallest decision. If your behaviour is controlled by a fundamental belief you have about yourself, you will find it almost impossible to change the behaviour without first changing the belief.
Your thoughts are powerful, so are your words, mind chatter and the things you say to yourself. These thoughts are a support tool that guides you towards your goals. When you don't believe you can, you won't.