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Values are reflected in decisions and life choices. They harness phenomenal power and persistence.

The Power of Values

When our choices and outcomes are well aligned with our values we are generally most content and happy with ourselves and our lives. When we do not live in sync with our values we pay a high price. This can range from feelings of discontent, unhappiness, or a lack of fulfillment, to intense distress. We […]

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The trap of one solution thinking

Solution Thinking: The Trap of One Solution

Solution Thinking: The Trap of One Solution Ongoing dilemmas are often maintained by falling into the trap of one solution thinking. Solution thinking involves learning how to think and process differently. It is a critical life skill. Setting the trap is easy when you allow the following blocks to control the process: maintain rigid thinking […]

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Busy-ness burnout

Lifestyle Burnout

Are you at risk of Lifestyle Burnout? Lifestyle burnout is essentially caused by an overload of chronic stress and no ‘off’ switch. It is a product of being too busy for too long without sufficient refuelling or balance. You have no periods where you can tune out. Slow down. Truly relax and have time for […]

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Communication

5 Communication Strategies

These 5 strategies for better communication are deceptively simple yet they very powerfully enhance accuracy in communication. There are huge benefits that come from making it a habit to apply these communication strategies. They save a great deal of angst, upset and conflict as well as enable more effective problem solving.

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Misunderstanding

Accuracy In Communication

Major threats to accuracy involve some type of ‘misunderstanding’ or faulty interpretation. Misunderstandings arise for a variety of reasons. When we fail to ensure accuracy in communication the consequences can be massive, far reaching and even life changing, sometimes in devastating ways.

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Life By Design

Life By Design

Are you living your life by design? Living your life by design is like being a conscious and well resourced manager. You know what you want. You are deliberate, strategic and pro-active in making that happen. How you manage yourself plays out in how you manage each part of your life. People who live their […]

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