Yesterday won't be back. There'll be no opportunity for a second try. No revisits.  No rewinds. No revisions. We will never again face the exact same set of circumstances. If we missed an opportunity yesterday then that precise opportunity is gone. If we wronged someone yesterday, the hurt remains. If we wasted yesterday then that time has … Continue reading This Day, This Time →

There's a vast difference between self-assessment and self-criticism. The former can lead to direction change and growth; the latter to depression and defeat. One is full of promise, the other offers little more than personal pain. It's important that we take the time to have a good, long look at ourselves...and that we do it … Continue reading Take A Good, Long Look →

We all get nervous and we all get stressed. It's a normal part of everyday existence. In fact there are those who say that some nervousness and some stress are necessary and even advantageous, helping us be more grounded and focused. Many people have strategies ensuring that nerves and stress don't overwhelm them. They're equipped to handle anxiety … Continue reading Help Is At Hand →

An increasing number of medical practitioners are now accepting that it's altogether possible to die from a broken heart. What they are acknowledging is the inextricable link between heart and head; the mental and the physical. The state of mind has a direct impact on the quality of health. We are what we think. As a direct result … Continue reading Twixt Head And Heart →

Things don't always turn out as we expected them to. The place we find ourselves at doesn't necessarily match the dreams and aspirations we held dear at the start of the journey. Expectation and reality can often be poles apart. But that's no excuse for abandoning positivity. A satisfying day starts with a positive mindset. What … Continue reading Accentuate The Positive →

The pursuit of perfection is encouraged by those who would most profit from it...the salesman with a product to sell; the charlatan with an idea to market; the egotist with needs to be met. At every turn we're being pushed to be bigger or smaller, stronger or weaker, more powerful or more vulnerable. We're told that we should … Continue reading An Imperfect Life →

Assumption and presumption have a lot to answer for. When we assume and presume we set restrictions in place. Restriction results in constriction. Our wants and desires are no longer within reach. We have unnecessarily added to the general complication of our own life. There's a lot going on around us. There's a lot that directly … Continue reading Making A Difference →

A popular health industry catchcry is "You are what you eat.'' The link between the quality of the foods we ingest and the condition and performance of our bodies is well established and accepted by most. The kitchen equivalent is the expression "Junk in, junk out.'' Cheap ingredients can only result in a cheap feed. … Continue reading The Reality of Change →

It's been my experience that not everyone is afraid of failure. A good many people find themselves at the other end of the spectrum...they are terrified of success. It's not that they don't crave a positive and rewarding experience. It's just that they've become more familiar with the emotions associated with failing to achieve; missing … Continue reading The Fear Of Success →

Way back in 1971 then Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser attempted to appease the masses by reviving a quotable quote. He told the seething crowd that "Life wasn't meant to be easy.'' That was his way of justifying policy, papering over the cracks and making everyone feel satisfied with their lot. To a degree his strategy was successful after all … Continue reading Life Can Be What You Make It →