“In the Land of Invisible Women” by Dr Qanta Ahmed is in complete contrast to some of the books I’ve read recently. It was such an absorbing read that, apart from getting out in the sunshine for a good hike and…
Much as we have our own areas of specialty, sometimes it really pays dividends to invite a trusted colleague to give you feedback about your topic from their perspective because it gives ‘fresh eyes’ on the subject, and that’s just…
A Story of Inspiration Elizabeth Handy wrote an inspirational book about women of 60 called “Reinvented Lives”. It is well worth a read for those of you who are wearing thin with your life and what you may have liked…
I usually find myself seeking out a challenging ‘money book’ each year to keep me accountable, current and true to myself and my situation. Here’s my latest, and I highly recommend it – “Kill your Mortgage and Sort your Retirement”…
Want to get 2016 off to a great start and make it the year you achieve your goals? Now is the time to take stock and think about four key areas of your life – your personal life, work life,…
“At Christmas all roads lead home” (Marjorie Holmes) But what kind of a journey will you have along the way? Will it be a leisurely stroll to a well organised home – or a last minute endurance run to get everything…
“If you want to make your dreams come true, the first thing you need to do is wake up!” This great quote from JM Power is a poignant reminder about the importance of play and how easy it is to…
As Alan Watts said “This is the real secret of life – to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.” So, with the Christmas…
With the Christmas countdown on, let’s continue looking at the remaining pieces of the puzzle to help you plan ahead for success: family, work, play, home and the New Year… This week, it’s all about family. Here are 5 ‘P’s to ask…
Yes, it’s under 100 days till Christmas. That’s not said to inspire panic or dread, but it does pose the perfect opportunity to ask some questions of yourself, and plan ahead to create not just the Christmas you want, but…