It’s part of the human condition to talk critically to ourselves; some people do this more than others, but we all do it to some extent.Let’s be real for a minute.If that negative self talk in your head was an actual person, would you wanna hang out with them all day?I’m guessing not.I’m usually pretty good with my self talk, but I’m human too and occasionally my Negative Nancy gets the better of me.I sure as shit wouldn’t invite Negative…
I was listening to an audio book by ex Navy SEAL Admiral William H McRaven called “Make Your Bed” (get it for free on YouTube) last week, and his important learnings from his training relate to all of us if we want to be our best selves.I was listening to an audio book by ex Navy SEAL Admiral William H McRaven called “Make Your Bed” (get it for free on YouTube) last week, and his important learnings from his training…
“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.” – Roy T. BennettWe’ve all been treated unfairly at times ~ it’s part of life. Certain situations can lead us to feel angry, upset, mistreated and resentful.It’s perfectly normal to feel that way, but when you allow yourself to wallow in the drama of it all for too long,…
I was listening to a Jay Shetty video the other day and he quoted a study where people were given the option of either sitting in a room with their own thoughts for 15 minutes, or giving themselves an electric shock.60% of men and 30% of women gave themselves a shock, rather than spend 15 minutes alone with their own head.Which would you choose?I know so many people who would really struggle to sit alone and do nothing for that…
Last week, my friend Renae posted on her Tranquil Me FB page about how she felt low mood creeping in, and how she overcame this by taking herself for a spa and sauna, even though she didn’t want to go. This post gave me the kick up the arse I needed that day, as I was in burnout aka compassion fatigue, and had spent the whole week resting. By the time I read that post though, I felt my own…
I was watching this great Ted Talk on YouTube the other day where Kalina Silverman describes how she started her Big Talk project.She talks about how life is so much more interesting when we skip the small talk. This is something I’ve always felt too; surface level bullshit conversations do absolutely nothing for me. Nada. You’re more likely to find me in having a deep and meaningful with someone, usually about their biggest challenge.My friends in London used to joke…