Finding extraordinary in the ordinary
I won’t lie. Ever since I was a teenager I have craved for my life to be extraordinary is some way. I have always dreamed of leaving a lasting impact on the world. Of travelling widely and to uncommon places. To love deeply and be loved. To taste, touch, smell and listen to things that […]
In pursuit of happiness
I read this article on the writings of Allan Watts and it got me thinking about the tension that exists between the pursuit of happiness and the state of feeling happy. As Watts suggests, too often we are so desperate to be happy and so fearful of being unhappy that we end up in an endless […]
February Newsletter – How healthy are your relationships?
Welcome to the Thrive newsletter for February! Hello, Each month I use these emails as a prompt to reflect on a particular topic, and this month I’ve been thinking about relationships. With so many of us having experienced isolation recently and/ or working remotely our need to have people around us has been brought front of […]
How diverse are your relationships?
Think about the closest people in your life outside your immediate family. Those friends, colleagues, and teammates who you turn to when you want to bounce ideas, celebrate or commiserate. When you need guidance or are in need of help. Take a moment to write down the top ten names that come to mind. Now […]
Hours vs Outcomes. Are you focusing on the wrong thing?
We place an awful lot of importance on the number of hours we invest in tasks. In the classroom, at work, and on the sports field we are encouraged to “put in the time” and generally meet with undisguised disapproval when we don’t. Our relative presence versus our peers is seen as a clear marker […]
Cultivating a growth mindset
When you reflect on your skills and talents do you believe that they are something you were born with or that they can be improved through effort? Consider the following… are you innately good at maths? are people born with a talent for music or sport? is public speaking a gift? do you think your […]
January newsletter – Where’s your head at right now?
Welcome to the Thrive newsletter for January! Hello, I think about mindset a lot. It’s central to the work I do, and underpins everything from coaching individuals to organisational change. This week I kicked off a series of client workshops on leadership mindset, so not surprisingly it’s even more front of mind that usual. To […]
December Newsletter – What are you grateful for this year?
Welcome to the Thrive newsletter for December! Hello, Well here we are… at the end of 2021!! How have the last 12 months been for you? I don’t know about you, but it certainly wasn’t the year I planned for, and although I may have wished that 2020 was a blip never to be repeated […]
Making new habits stick
Our lives are comprised of daily habits, and it’s the sum of these routines that determine the trajectory we’re on and where we’ll eventually end up. If we typically make decisions that support our wellbeing for example we’re likely to age well and be healthy. If however, we consistently make poor choices around food, drink […]
November Newsletter – insights and updates
Welcome to the Thrive newsletter for November! Hello, I hope this newsletter finds you well, and enjoying your relatively newfound freedoms. Who knew being allowed to sit at a cafe could bring such joy. 🙂 As we emerge from our cocoon/hibernation here in NSW I am pleased to report we’ve hit the ground running here […]
