by Zoë B | Aug 6, 2012 | Inspiration, mind training
In western society a belief exists that ‘achievement’ and ‘stress’ go hand in hand. There’s almost an unwritten rule that if you look too calm and peaceful, then you’re clearly not working hard enough. What I love about Mahatma Gandhi is that he proved it’s possible...
by Zoë B | Jul 2, 2012 | mind training, Simple Life Strategies, stress management
Last week I asked readers what problems they would like fixed. Steph wrote in with a great question about how to ‘switch off’ when under alot of stress: “When overwhelmed with a stressful job, how does one switch off to enjoy the moments outside it. Its...
by Zoë B | Jun 11, 2012 | mind training, Simple Life Strategies, stress management
Have you ever had a really crazy week? One where by the time you reach Friday, your mind is an overwhelmed jumble of chaotic thoughts? Sometimes when we have a lot on our mind, the temptation is to keep thinking and thinking and thinking in hope of some kind of...
by Zoë B | May 30, 2012 | emotions, mind training, motivation, Simple Life Strategies
All great people are fearless. Is it something they’re born with? Is it that they’re just not afraid of anything? Is it that they’re perfect and therefore have nothing to fear? Or is it that they have a better understanding of fear than most, and know how to deal with...
by Zoë B | May 21, 2012 | mind training, motivation, success
I have to admit I’m slightly obsessed with Steve Jobs. Not just with his visionary genius, his sheer passion for innovation or his dedication to ‘think differently’, but for his words of wisdom when it comes to living life to the full. No one can accuse Steve Jobs of...
by Zoë B | May 14, 2012 | Featured Posts, goal setting, mind training, Simple Life Strategies, stress management, success
“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...