Wisdom from Margaret Thatcher | 12 Inspiring Quotes
In my opinion Margaret Thatcher is a pretty amazing woman. Political viewpoints aside, no one can take away how much she has achieved in her life as the first EVER, female British Prime Minister. In addition, she was the longest ever serving British Prime Minister of the 20th century and affectionately known as the IRON [...]
5 Introvert Habits for Success | Susan Cain Interview
Susan Cain is an ex-wall street lawyer who is quietly leading the ‘introvert revolution’ with her book: ‘Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking’. It’s not an overstatement to say that Susan is probably the worlds leading expert on the topic of introverts right now. And I was lucky enough [...]
10 Tips to Get Up Early | Simple Life Strategy
“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise” – Ben Franklin What do most successful people have in common? Among other things, they have a tendency to get up early and there’s a whole host of reasons why they do this. Speaking from experience, I have recently moved into [...]
Do you ever find yourself caught in the grasp of criticism? Whether it’s criticism of a friend, colleague, or even someone you don’t know that well, it can be easy to judge others for their faults while we gloss over our own. Criticism feeds the ego When we criticize another person, we are essentially casting [...]
When something as public as Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy comes out in the press, you can’t help but wonder where she found the courage to deal with such a challenging situation. At times we all need to take a deep breath and find the courage within, but some people just seem to be more courageous [...]
If you have ever struggled with getting enough sleep then this post is for you. Sleep is an essential component of a happy, balanced and contented life. It provides us with the energy we need to live life at full pelt. Yet most of us are blissfully unaware of the mistakes we make when it [...]
I have a confession to make. The last three weeks have left me feeling pretty miserable. It all started with a lingering flu that I just couldn’t shake. And for someone who is usually very, very busy living life to the max, I have to admit that it’s been a struggle for me to deal [...]
Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States of America. On 20th January 2009 he changed history by becoming the first African American to hold office by winning the presidential election. Politics aside, I admire Obama for his attitude towards life. He has always believed in his people and it was this belief [...]
There’s no doubt that Leonardo Davinci is one of the most famous artists of all time. Yet do you know what his last words were before he died? Surely a guy like Davinci would be feeling proud of his achievements and the mark he left on the world right? Wrong. Here’s what he said: “I [...]
Hello wonderful readers, I have some exciting news to share – Simple Life Strategies has been nominated for the 2013 Australian Blog of the year award. Show your support by voting If you have ever taken something positive out of this blog, I would like to ask for your support by voting for me. Just [...]
Have you ever stopped to consider how your beliefs are impacting your life? The truth is, whether we realize it or not – our beliefs drive everything that we do. Beliefs affect our outlook on all major aspects of life including money, career, family and romantic relationships. The Danger of Outdated beliefs The unfortunate reality [...]
Feeling a bit tired and sluggish after the Easter break? Today I’ll share with you some handy tips to reduce tiredness and get your energy levels soaring again. Before I do this I want to make an important point: Our energy levels are not passive The amount of energy we have, is directly proportionate to [...]
Mark Twain was an American Author known for his light-hearted and witty approach to life. His most famous works; The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn are literature masterpieces that have inspired generation after generation. Twain was known for his ability to convey the truths of human nature through his writing and [...]
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