I was recently chatting with a friend about difficulties getting Treasurer roles in community organisations filled. She was playing with the idea of getting a university student or even a Year 12 student into the role in her organisation. I admit my initial reaction was “oh, I’m not sure about that”. I baulked at the thought of handing over such …
Time Management (Part 4) – Beating Procrastination
We are all guilty of procrastination in some shape or form, at one time or another, but some of us more than others. If you are reading this article, then procrastination must be having some impact on your life. Are you serious about beating procrastination or looking or more excuses to justify why you procrastinate? If you fall in the …
Is routine killing your creativity and motivation?
Routine is great. It gives you stability, sets expectations and generally keeps work and life moving at an orderly pace. Even new mothers are taught to put babies into routines as soon as possible. This particular advice saved my life in my early days of motherhood. We’ve probably all heard the phrase that humans are creatures of habit. Add routine …
Time Management (Part 3) – “I don’t have enough time”
How often have you uttered or heard this phrase? Discussing this issue is usually fraught with time bombs because having “enough time” is rarely the real problem, often just a cover-up. The Real Reason #1 – Changing Priorities I actually dislike the phrase “make time. It pushes my buttons. At an intellectual level, I don’t like it because you can’t …
New Year Resolutions – a waste of time?
I don’t believe in new year resolutions. They don’t work. They are littered with words like “I should….”, “I must….” which only sets you up for failure. Resolutions often cover a range of things that we feel guilty about not having done and guilt is an unconstructive emotion. The new year is a time of hope and fresh beginnings hence …
Mind your language!
How often do you pay attention to your language? And do you know what impact the words you use have on your life? Those of you who have read It can’t be done! already have a taste of how disempowering the wrong set of words can be. In this post, I will explore a little more about what we can …
When you hit overwhelm, hit the brakes!
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by all the tasks that you need to do? Did it leave you feeling completely out of control? Did it seem like the more you did, the more you were chasing your tail? This is a common scenario faced by many small business owners who have to be “jack of all trades”. You are …
As a Man Thinketh
Can you really shape your destiny with your thoughts? Have you ever wondered whether your thoughts can determine what happens in your life? There is a whole self-help industry based on this premise, however, the power of positive thinking isn’t a new concept. This book – “As a Man Thinketh” was written in 1902 and the author James Allen embraces …
When was the last time you rewarded yourself?
When you read the title of this article, are you thinking….. “Reward – what’s that?” or “Reward – when would I fit that in?” or “I’ve got more important things to worry about than to think about rewards!” Being constantly weighed down by the day-to-day grind sometimes means that the last thing we think about is rewarding ourselves. If you …
Self Matters
Are you living a life that has been determined by other people’s expectations? Do you feel unfulfilled and know that something is missing? Perhaps it is because you are not living an authentic life. This book by “Dr Phil” addresses these issues and provides some practical steps on how analyse the critical decisions, people and events that have contributed to …