by Zoë B | Jul 16, 2012 | problem solving, Simple Life Strategies
A few weeks ago I asked readers what one problem they would like solved. Salina had a really interesting question regarding decision making and how to ‘know’ when you’re making the ‘right’ choices. Salina asked: “I’d love to get your insight into decisions that we...
by Zoë B | Jul 9, 2012 | problem solving, Simple Life Strategies
Once a year I am forced to face my nemesis. I kid you not – I have tried EVERYTHING to avoid it. I even moved 17,000 kms from one side of the world to the other, in an attempt to escape from the claws of my enemy. The trouble is, as much as I put up a fight,...
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 25, 2012 | Inspiration, Interviews, Simple Life Strategies, success
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...
by Zoë B | Jun 17, 2012 | Inspiration, motivation, Simple Life Strategies
I watched an extraordinary documentary the other day about American artist Chuck Close. Chuck is not like any artist I’ve ever heard of. He has a truly exceptional way of painting. When Chuck was 48 he suffered a catastrophic spinal artery collapse, which left him...
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...