When life ‘sucks’
I have experienced some nastiness again recently (very close to home I may add) and for this person ‘life sucks’ and of course the impact on me too made ‘life suck’ for me but not for long as I have strategies that help me in such times (one of which is my ‘letting go’ exercise which eases the pain). Life is too short to hold grudges but when it is close to home it is difficult to understand especially when you feel (no you know) that you have done your best. Even if you’re playing a fair game, life can deal you a card from the bottom of the pack. Often there’s no reason for...
Read MoreDealing with nastiness!!
What a roller coaster of a week I have had – so many ups, inspired by meetings with a colleague to progress my new shopping circle website and recording of videos for relaxation – so uplifting. However it seems as soon as I feel elated something brings me down to earth with a bump – but not for long. Many of you may resonate with this blog. After the uplifting few days I had to deal with nastiness. I do try to think the best of everyone and I am certain that this particular person was not deliberately nasty but it still hurt and hit me hard. So I thought I would share some steps that...
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day Dinner (AABW)
After last year’s event this would be a hard act to follow but we were not disappointed! It was a truly amazing evening with the focus on ‘Inspirational Women’ and the chosen panel were indeed inspiring, including Marie Macklin, CEO of The Klin Group, Fiona MacKenzie, Director, Centrestage and Annie Lewis, Scottish Fundraising Manager, of Oxfam. Each of the panel came from very diverse organisations but the common commitment was evident to all, namely, the improvement of people’s lives at home and abroad. The evening was held at The Gailes Hotel and Restaurant, Ayrshire, hosted by...
Read MoreHappiness and ‘if only’
Are you an ‘if only’ person? Many people believe that their happiness depends on external factors. They believe that if they only had money, had a better job, lived somewhere else, had what their friends have. They focus on the ‘grass is greener’ elsewhere. Are you motivated by external factors, more money, better house, better job? Take a moment to think about this. What you don’t realise is that ‘happiness’ comes from within. Just think of some wealthy celebrities who never seem to be happy! I have always found people interesting no matter who they are or what they do. I speak...
Read MoreTime to ‘Let Go’
I have blogged before about ‘letting go’ and make no apologies for doing so again. My exercise ‘Letting Go’ is extremely effective according to lots of feedback. There are many other resources too. Why not make a conscious decision to let go of whatever is holding you back whether that is a situation or a person? If it is something obvious that is holding you back then start with the ‘letting go’ exercise. However even if the ‘hurt’ or ‘wound’ is buried deep and you are struggling with a deeper sense that something needs clearing out then you can still use the letting go...
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