Why Do I Feel Stressed All The Time?
Imagine you’re driving on the motorway and the car behind you is WAY too close. Annoyed, you change lanes and allow the car to pass....
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The Power of Tiny Gains
By 2003 the performance of the British Cycling team was so mediocre that one manufacturer refused to sell them bikes in case it harmed...
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Imposter syndrome - Why it’s a crock of SHIT!
I hear it more often that I want to; I don’t think I can do this! I’m not cut out for it! But that is a lie, and here is why; If you are...
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If you want to lead others, you have to have somewhere to go
In an earlier article I introduced that, in general, most people want to be led, and whilst this is true, there is a key important...
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What do we look for in our leaders
People generally, including your staff, are looking to be led. They want clear, inspirational leaders. They want to be heard, treated...
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What if life really was ‘magic’?
A few days back I invited a question on FaceBook page for Social Care Managers. It was simply asking ‘What is stopping you living the...
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The hidden aspect of listening you didn’t know
My wife will sometimes say, “You are not listening to me.” “I am,” I reply, and to prove the point will often give her a quick rundown of...
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The Human Operating System
A computer, tablet or phone will come with an operating system which receives regular updates designed to keep the computer running at...
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The Things People Who Believe in Themselves Do Differently
What is about people who believe in themselves? We see it in the way they carry themselves, in the way they converse with others, and in...
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Are You The Genuine Article?
I have a confession to make. I have a thing for expensive fragrances. It started with Chanel (Bleu) and Dior (Sauvage) but has moved onto...
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Why your Ego loves FEAR
Why your Ego loves fear and what you can change Are you aware that your ego loves fear? In fact, it thrives on fear, stress, and anxiety....
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The standard you walk past is the standard you accept
I love this saying. It was coined by Lieutenant General David Morrison of the Australian Army during a speech for International Women’s...
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The THREE excuses you use NOT to DELEGATE; EFFECTIVE Delegation for Control Freaks
Delegating tasks can be so difficult for some people. They act like a micro-manager who ensures that they see, do, and be everything....
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Some battles aren’t worth winning
‘Don’t waste time fighting battles that are not worth winning.’ This piece of advice was given to me very early in my career by Professor...
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The HIDDEN reasons people complain
Putting a loved one into the care of another is such a difficult and highly charged decision to make. Feelings can run high. Somebody is...
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The THREE simple steps for controlling unruly staff
What To Do When You Feel Out Of Control - Warning, this may be a difficult read: When I go into a new business I am often confronted with...
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STOP, BREATHE, REFOCUS
A True Story of Staffing, Frustrations and Unannounced Inspections On Tuesday I got into work to find a carer we had on the rota was...
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Why NIGHTMARES don’t matter
A Nightmare Scenario Have you ever had a nightmare? Waking up in the middle of the night, thoughts are racing through your head. You sit...
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Treating EVERYDAY as your FIRST day
Is changing job the best option?? When times get tough we can often be distracted into thinking the grass is greener in the other field....
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Riding The Rollercoaster of Life
The original rollercoasters relied on the momentum of the car to get it round the track. We would sit in the car and head around the...
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