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12 Days of Inspirational Quotes – Day 9

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This series would not be complete without a quote from Carl Rogers, a therapist who has had a huge impact on the coaching field, and who I count as a major influence on my own client-focused approach. The theme of the ‘good life’, which has long been debated by philosophers and psychologists, was one we […]
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The 12 Days of Books #12

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To round off my 12 Days of Books series, we don’t just have one book, we have a whole list! A mini library, if you will. Some of these I’ve read, others I’m part-way through. Some I’ve dipped into, others I’ve yet to begin. If you read any of them, I’d love to know what […]
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The 12 Days of Books #7 – RESULTS

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If you’re anything like me, ticking things off a to do list is one of the most satisfying parts of the day. But am I doing the right things, the things that will be most effective in getting me the meaningful results I want, the ones that will truly help me flourish? A lot of […]
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The 12 Days of Books #6 – What doesn’t kill us

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Most of us will have heard of post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. But how many of us have heard of post traumatic growth, or PTG? I certainly hadn’t, until I came across the concept in my positive psychology Masters programme. Intrigued by the notion of development following on from deep distress, I read Professor […]
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New year resolutions & random acts of kindness

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Goal-setting is one of my things: I’m a coach, after all. And one of my favourite mantras is Stephen Covey’s ‘Start with the end in mind’. So when January 1st rolls round, I am normally ready, pen poised over eager note pad (I also love new stationery), bursting with enthusiasm for fresh commitments that will […]
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Grit and Learning: What babies can teach us

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‘If at first you don’t succeed, try, try and try again’ What can we learn from how babies learn? Persistence, the willingness to fail and practice, practice, practice. Babies don’t give up on learning how to walk: ‘when a child is learning to walk and falls down 50 times, they never think to themselves “maybe […]
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Positive Mindset: How to flourish and thrive

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‘With positivity, you see new possibilities, bounce back from setbacks, connect with others and become the best version of yourself.’ Barbara Fredrickson (2010) Positivity What does it mean to thrive? The Oxford English Dictionary definition is ‘to prosper and flourish’. Thriving is a state in which we experience more open and creative thinking; richer connections […]
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Self-awareness: Getting to know me, getting to know all about me

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How well do you know yourself? And does it matter if the answer is ‘not very well at all’? When we want to make changes or boost our performance it can be tempting to look outward for inspiration and to plunge into action straightaway. And if things are not going our way, it’s easy to […]
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SPACE to Grow: How to change for the better

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Following on from my productivity post last month, in this post I want to share my thinking on a new development framework I’m working on, called SPACE to grow. Many of us have a sense that we could do better. We feel we could achieve more, be more focused, have more productive working relationships, make […]
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