Category: Mind & Habits

When You Live At Half Speed

Passivity is a learned habit of living at half speed. It makes every glass look half empty, and it is undone by small, steady acts rather than one big push....

What You Resist Persists

Most pain comes not from what happens to us but from fighting it. How you label a feeling decides how much it hurts....

Turning Stress Into Something Useful

Some people seem to thrive under pressure. A simple way of sorting problems, and a few small changes to the day, can help the rest of us do the same....

Habits Carry You When Motivation Fades

Inspiration comes and goes. Habit keeps going whether you feel inspired or not. That is why the right habits shape a life more than willpower ever can....

Five Letters To Steady Strong Feelings

Feelings, thoughts and actions are tied together, and left unmanaged they can pull us towards self-sabotage. A simple five-step check helps you respond instead of react....

Let A Bad Day Go

Daily frustrations pile up. Often the kindest thing you can do after a bad day is to set it aside and give your mind something gentler to hold....

Take An Honest Look At Yourself

Companies weigh their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The same four questions can help a person become the best version of themselves....

Quieting The Mind In Five Steps

A few quiet minutes can wash away the day's stress and leave a sense of calm. Five simple steps you can practise anywhere, whenever you need them....

Rigid, Fluid Or Flexible Mind?

Everyone thinks differently, yet some broad patterns appear. One useful way to look at them is three kinds of mind: rigid, fluid and flexible....

Take Stock Of Your Best Qualities

Everyone carries good qualities and weaker ones. Knowing your strengths clearly helps you grow, steady your confidence and lift you on hard days....