Tag: work

• May 24, 2021

  Making a difference

  “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James. Often we don’t think that what we do will make a difference. So maybe we don’t give it our best shot, or worse, perhaps we don’t try at all. Why not believe it does make a difference?
• May 23, 2021

  Getting in the way

  We all have things we know we ‘should’ be doing, but for whatever reason stuff just gets in the way. What is getting in the way for you? Reflection What is one thing I can do to make today a good day?
• May 22, 2021

  Waking up to a purpose

  “We have two lives, and the second begins when we realise we only have one.” Confucius Many of us feel like we are struggling now, but someday in the future, our life will be much better. We are just getting by, but soon life will be great. It will be fulfilling and purposeful. What are…
• May 21, 2021

  Invisible help

  “Invisible help is the help we as yet do not know we need.” David Whyte Often we need help, but for whatever reason, we are not yet ready to admit it. We think we can power on and do it all by ourselves. You know the new employee trying to prove himself but is struggling…
• May 18, 2021

  Wonder leads to wisdom

  “Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.” Socrates Do you ever feel like you have lost your sense of wonder? Sometimes it feels like the “requirements” of modern-day life are beating down any sense of wonder. We would like to sit around and wonder, but who has time? We are piled up with endless responsibilities, from…
• May 17, 2021

  On the path to success

  “What does it take to achieve success? Three Things: 1. A clear goal. 2. A specific plan to accomplish that goal. 3. The discipline to invest the time, energy, and effort to execute that plan.” John Lee Dumas I have been thinking a lot about goals, failure and success as I struggle back and forth…
• May 15, 2021

  You become what you surround yourself with

  “Your input determines your outlook. Your outlook determines your output, and your output determines your future.” Zig Ziglar Is your environment bringing out the best in you? It’s important to be aware of what and who you are surrounding yourself with. It could be impacting your thoughts and performance in more ways than you think.…
• May 13, 2021

  We know what we are capable of

  “I learned that I alone know my personal capabilities better than anyone else. It is so difficult for people to measure grit, determination, hard work, and human potential. When given the chance, we can potentially see them more clearly than anyone else. We just need to make sure we listen and hear that inner voice.”…
• May 4, 2021

  Who is in control?

  “How many of our demands could be reduced if we put some energy into prioritizing, organizing, and streamlining the routines that now fritter away our attention?” Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Are you controlling your smartphone, or is it controlling you? The days seem to be getting longer and blending into one. It’s hard to maintain a focus…
• April 10, 2021

  The disease of ambition

  “The ease of having an ambition is that it can be explained to others; the very disease of ambition is that it can be so easily explained to others.” David Whyte I have been pondering David Whyte’s thought-provoking chapter on ‘Ambition’ in his book Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. It…