Tough times. Even tougher people.
I have to confess, I’ve very often been disappointed by my attempts at formal goal-setting. I’ve set goals which have been too ambitious, goals which conflicted with each other and goals which ultimately, I just didn’t really want. I’ve felt annoyed by SMART goals and the rather empty suggestions of some motivational speakers. Too often and for too many people, messages…
more“I knew I had to snap out of it, to stop feeling sorry for myself. It was only then that I felt I could meet this challenge.” Mike was reflecting on his journey to recovery after living with M.E./Chronic Fatigue. He was speaking to me and many others like me back in 2006, in his role as an “expert patient”….
moreSoft and squishy or armour plated? What’s the best way to be resilient? In this article I want to show you how different definitions of resilience are creating confusion and preventing you from setting off on a journey of growth and fulfilment. First off, what do we mean by the word resilience? Meanings A quick survey of friends and clients…
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