A Calm Manifesto to Avoid Overwhelm
Do you feel overwhelmed? 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 reply, …
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 – …
8 Ways to Calibrate your Body Clock
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 …
Reflections beat Resolutions
For many reasons, I’m content to put the year behind me. On the one hand, it’s been a year to remember but, on the other, one to forget entirely. I …
Ritual beats Motivation
Motivation. That which impels us to move. The reason why we do things. We all love a good motivational speech. It inspires us, calls us to action. Then we go …
CALM. A Word for any year.
2021 has arrived. 2020 seemed to pass slowly, and yet I have a sense I’m not ready. But maybe I am. I (mistakenly) compare myself to people who have set …