Inspiration
Always Keep a Forward Focus
Forward focus is often underestimated. Forward focus provides us with a realisation that the reality of the past is unchangeable, but the reality of our present has the potential to change the direction of our future self. Why this is so important is because often we dwell on our mistakes or shortcomings or failures as…
Bring Light Wherever Life May Lead you
We are called by God to bring light wherever we may go, whatever we should do. The world changes if we change, therefore we play some role in building an environment that is inclusive, empowering and loving. Understandably so, our role might seem quite small in the grand scheme of things. There are billions of…
Get On With It
No matter how you’ve woken up or what frustrations overcome you in the morning, you must get on with it. Get on with your day and tick off your checklist as you planned. Do not let the doubters or the contrarians stuff up your day. You were born with strength and you have the courage…
A Little Bit on Gratitude
Gratitude is one of the most wonderful actions we can express through our daily lives. It signifies that we are content with where we are and what we have. When we are grateful, we are not reliant on some external influence to change before we can achieve our goals, we are filled with the realisation…
The Doubt to Fuel the Fire
When things are going well and you sense yourself gaining some positive momentum, there will always be those doubts that fill your mind. It’s just a given, you’ll be confronted with past mistakes, question your own self worth and worry about what others think from time-to-time. These thoughts will resurface whether we want them to…
Making it Through the Little Hurdles
Every morning you wake up, God has blessed you with a new day – an opportunity to exercise your potential. Our days are borrowed, not owned, so it is our responsibility to use them well, in a manner that serves love and peace to others. You might be waking up with disappointment in your mind…
This Year’s Hope – 2021
As we welcome 2021, we reflect on the year that was. One that challenged many mentally more than they have ever been. 2020 brought a shift in reality that was truly unexpected, which required many to change the way they perceived life, and ultimately challenged their worldview. When a year brings as much challenge and…
“The Great Mind De-Clutter”
“The Great Mind De-Clutter” is a term I’ve coined to represent mental clarity, not just the prospect of mental clarity itself, but the process of it’s acquisition. “The Great Mind De-Clutter” is a term I’ve coined to represent mental clarity, not just the prospect of mental clarity itself, but the process of it’s acquisition. I…
Don’t Be Afraid Of The Unknown
There are a lot of times in our life when we will be unsure and this can manifest into insecurity and fear. But, why do we shy away from what can actually help us to grow? On the other side of fear is an unimaginable freedom – a freedom that says we are capable of…
God Wants The Best For You, Truly
Whether you’re religious or not, I think it’s important to trust that the world is set up to work in your favour. If you become ignorant of this fact, bitterness can often result, and resentment can build to the point where you feel like you have no control over the outcomes of your life. Like…
Unexpected Challenge Means Unexpected Growth
Learn your process and make it clear, because if you don’t direct yourself consciously to where you want to be, you will never feel the satisfaction of knowing that you intentionally put yourself in the place you needed to be. Circumstances change, and situations happen in life that challenge us in unexpected ways, but here’s…
Give Time To The Things That Matter
Life’s short, so we’ve really got to hone in on the things that matter. The truth is, we don’t know how long we’re here for and sometimes finding our purpose in such a short time is a struggle. So, what does it mean to give time to the things that matter? Well, put it this…
Your Example Of Perseverance Will Inspire Others
Deep down within all of us I believe there is a desire to empower others to achieve their fullest potential; their own personal goals as well as the goals of the community as a whole. And the way that we can achieve this together is by utilising setbacks and hardships as an opportunity to make…
What We Dwell On Is Who We Become
These are some great words from an inspiring woman – Oprah Winfrey. Oprah personifies perseverance, and learning about her story is quite empowering. So when she said, “What we dwell on is who we become” it struck a chord with me and I want to share what I believe it means – break it down…
Gratitude Will Bring You Hope This New Year
Gratitude has and always will be a major source of how we perceive our success story, whether we accept it or not. The truth is, when we a greatful for our life as it is, and we choose to accept the beauty that truly is life, we can then move forward into the future with…
The Power To Change Your Life (Chapter 2.0 – Accountability)
See Chapter 1.0 – Momentum At any given moment, you have the ability to change your life. The moment you take full accountability of the outcomes of your life you start to take back power – you gain a sense of control over situations. Not control over the outcomes themselves, but control over your response…
The Brilliance of ‘Why Not?’
If you have ever felt uninspired, you’re probably just human (laughs). Feeling uninspired is often hard to explain, but you probably know exactly how it feels. It feels as if you have to keep moving forward with life and what it asks of you, but you have no apparent motive to do so. When we…
You Have The Power To Change Your Life (Chapter 1.0 – Momentum)
It’s funny how momentum works. The direction you’re moving in currently is the direction with least resistance. There’s pros and cons to the concept of momentum. If things are going really really great, it’s a lot easier to keep things going that way (provided you don’t become complacent). However, when things are not going so…
Let’s speak up about Mental Health: A Feature Article From ‘Izzy’
It’s important that we can learn from the experiences of others on our pursuit for growth and quality of life. This was a remarkable example of how being open about our struggles can go a long way towards our healing. Thanks Izzy for sharing this message: What’s stopping you from living a happy life? “Mental…
Distinctiveness And Consistency – The Building Blocks of Neural Pathways
The transportation of signals to and from the brain is done by these remarkable things called ‘neurons’. They are scattered throughout the body (largely the brain) in magnificent networks that join up at critical points to form the basis of neural pathways. Neural pathways are responsible for transmitting the information we have stored so that…
Our Thoughts Create Our Reality
What we think, is what we are. Our thoughts can be equally as helpful to our development as they can be detrimental. These can be thoughts of our own self image, of others and of the world around us. Our thoughts can be the difference between seeing hills or mountains or between seeing man and…
The Importance of Faith In Overcoming Helplessness
“We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us” (Philippians 4:13). That’s a quote that gets me on the right path each day. When I have doubts, I look to God for inspiration and I pray that he guides me – not to immediate success, but guides me to a better version of myself…
Knowing Your Direction & Having a Plan Can Reduce Anxiety and Feelings of Overwhelm
If I don’t plan I often get lost so easily and I stray away from anything productive, I become anxious about the future and overwhelmed at the number of tasks that I need to complete to achieve my grand ambitions. That’s why if you ever saw me, you might notice that I’m constantly writing down…
10 Rules For Life: Rule #9 – WORK HARD AT WHAT YOU BELIEVE IS YOUR PASSION – THE WORLD WILL HANDLE THE REST
Maybe there’s stuff you don’t want to do, but you know that it’s good for you in the long run. Like exercising or budgeting or reading or cleaning, some stuff just sucks, and I get it. We feel like the effort we put into these challenging things may not yield immediate results, and that is…
10 Rules For Life: Rule #8 – YOU DON’T NEED A LOT TO BE GREAT
We can make a lot from a little. Let that sink in… It’s a thought that I live by and I hold onto it with every strength that I have because it drives me to realise that I can make something of myself and pursue my goals right now, with the things that I presently…
10 Rules For Life: Rule #7 – IT’S BETTER TO BE READY FOR AN OPPORTUNITY AND NOT HAVE ONE THAN TO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY AND NOT BE PREPARED
Working towards something we cannot see or feel or hold is a definite challenge for us as humans. Our minds are wired to work towards certain goals we set for ourselves but we can often lose sight of these because the things that we are passionate about or enjoy doing don’t seem to fit in…
A Navy Seal’s Perspective – Callousing The Mind Through Pain and Suffering
A mentality for achievement can be built on the grounds of self imposed pain and suffering. Listen to David Goggins speak of his experience and share his approach to growth. If you can get through doing things that you hate to do, on the other side is greatness. Pain and suffering will train us for…
10 Rules For Life: Rule #6 – GET THINGS DONE EVEN WHEN YOU ‘DON’T WANT TO’
Often times we miss out on the most beautiful things in life because we only want to work at our goals when it seems easy. What we forget to realise is that the most progress toward our goals comes during times of struggle – comes when we courageously face situations we once thought impossible to…
10 Rules For Life: Rule #5 – EXUDE POSITIVE ENERGY TO STRANGERS
A stranger is someone who has never interacted with you or sensed your presence, equally it is someone who you have never interacted or communicated with yourself. There is something boundlessly special about that first interaction with a stranger. Something so innocent, free and uplifting. Whilst prejudice is a possibility, no judgement on your past…
10 Rules For Life: Rule #4 – KNOW MORE ABOUT YOUR OWN LIFE THAN YOU DO ABOUT THE LIVES OF OTHERS
The truth is, if you are too focused on the lives of others and the things that they are doing you will never have enough time to achieve your ambitions and dreams. Period. How many times have you scrolled through facebook, instagram, snapchat; only to find that you feel as if you don’t measure up?…
10 Rules For Life: Rule #1 – BELIEVE CREATIVELY
Legend has it that he who is crazy enough to believe that he can change the world, is usually the one that does. Belief is the cornerstone of all achievement, growth and progress. Think about it this way…the creativity we have in our beliefs is what separates us from the rest of the world. We…
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Leaders Are Born On Mondays
It’s the hardest day of the week – by far. But it can also be the most rewarding day of the week if you persevere. To be productive on a Monday morning is a goal many attempt, but few actually achieve. So if you’re reaching for that alarm clock to snooze for another 10 minutes,…
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Going All Out For Your Dreams Is Your Only Hope of Happiness
Happiness is not a destination – it is a state of mind. It is my belief that achieving happiness requires a maximum effort and a full desire to accomplish your dreams at whatever cost this might come. You have to be willing to risk the loss of what you have now as a means of…
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Start Small But Be Consistent
Every hope you’ve ever had, every dream you’ve ever desired – they are all achievable if you set the right goals. I think the most important thing about these goals that we set in the beginning is that we start from a position that is achievable and attainable. We start with small efforts each day…
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You are Responsible for Controlling Your Own Thoughts
Your thoughts are your responsibility – anyone that tries to tell you otherwise is lying or has some sort of other agenda. Some of the most challenging aspects of the mind can be more clearly understood by simply breaking them down to their fundamentals. The simple fact is; your mind is only capable of changing…
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3 Keys to Self Improvement
The balance of effort, experience and natural talent is often underestimated in life. Sometimes we try our best to succeed but we still don’t see the results we desire in the places we want them. Whether that be starting out that new business and hoping it can take off or something like getting that promotion…
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The Importance of Self Worth
Words of inspiration at any stage of growth…. When we face difficulties we often hear words from others like, “Trust me, it’ll get better” or “Don’t worry, it’s not the end of the world”. At our time of confusion, we lack understanding about our purpose, which makes it almost impossible to take in the words…
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