A Calm Manifesto to Avoid Overwhelm
8 Practises to Avoid Overwhelm We often feel like we have too much on our plate. Bump into someone and ask how they are doing. You will get the inevitable …
Why you lose when you negotiate
What happens when you start talking with yourself? It is pretty simple. The voice you hear is connected to your limbic system. It is the part of you that likes comfort and routine. So it will resist change or any sort of struggle.
Essentialism for a Simple Life
Your life style I’m about to jump into my little campervan (named Brian) and head west to surf. It’s Friday morning, which means I might have finally nailed a shorter …
Top 5 Tips to avoid Overwhelm and achieve Goals
I often experience having too much to do, despite continuously revising my priorities and being conscious of my investment of time. Feeling overwhelmed and juggling reflects a rich life – …
Staying Under is sometimes the best option
Knowing About a year ago, I started to write a book, A New Dawn in Ireland, about returning home after 16 years away. I got into the swing of things …
Why the Wellbeing Academy
Why? As my wife likes to remind me, I never had the pleasure of giving birth. But I feel like this may be the closest I get – a baby …
Higher Performance With 8 Tips For Quality Sleep
Our Artificial Clock As the human race and technology have evolved, we began to live in a way counter to our natural body clock. The advent of artificial light meant …
A Great Morning in less than 20 minutes
A morning routine can be your most reliable and valuable habit. But establishing any new habit depends on the four Rs. Reason: Your ‘Why?’ What motivates you to change? Reminder: The trigger …
Why Systems beat Goals
Goals are a great way to become unstuck BUT… setting goals is the START of the process, while systems are the real engines of personal change and performance. “Environment beats …
Nurture Your Seeds
Winter: A time to Replenish Happy new year. I hope you had a restful break. I have been thinking about nature and our rhythms during winter. This season is a …