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What is guilt?

And why it’s good for you

So what?

We all experience guilt at some point in our lives. It’s an emotion that is important for leading a healthy social life. Whether you are feeling guilty at home or work, guilt allows you to:

• Influence those around you;
• Improve relationships; and
• Balance your emotions.

Answering the ultimate life question

Figuring out what you really want

So what?

The ultimate question in life that we all ask ourselves is “what do you want in life?” I’m not talking about vague wants such as “I want to be happy” or “I want to be rich”. What we are after is specific wants that will make your life joyful and enjoyable.… Read More

Practical approach to an effective leadership

Four areas to focus on

So what?

As discussed in our previous post, being an effective leader, whether at home or work, does the following:

• Aspires vision for the future;
• Inspires and motivates those that follow you to follow that vision;
• Develops and guides your followers to be more effective at helping you achieve that vision; and
• Delivers the vision.

What is leadership?

And what makes it effective

So what?

What image comes to your mind when you think of the word “leadership”? Do you think of a leader such as Martin Luther King, Jr. or someone like Adolf Hitler? Leaders set direction of others, build vision and create new, exciting things.… Read More

Moving forward expiate your regrets

How to deal with the inevitability of life, regrets

So what?

As we discussed in our previous post, regrets are part of life. It’s impossible to live without regrets no matter how hard you try. That is the reality of life. By learning to live with regrets, you will:

• Admit to messing up;
• Not feel like a failure when you regret;
• Embrace regrets and not let yourself down; and
• Encourage your thoughts and be more present.

The unfairness of life

“That’s unfair!” – Every 5 year old kid on earth

So what?

Life is unfair. And that’s a good thing. If you don’t accept it, you will feel helpless, sad, anger, frustration and even vengeance. The unfairness of life brings the following benefits:

• Ability to control your life;
• Opportunity for improvement; and
• Growth mindset.

Practice makes perfect

Practising: Not just for kids

So what?

We understand. Being you is hard. That’s why you need to practice the things that are important to you. Practising allows you to:

• Execute tasks whilst using less time and effort;
• Free your mind and time to think and do other things;
• Be prepared to troubleshoot when things go wrong; and
• Listen, be aware, analyse problems and identify solutions.

Become your own Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Approach yourself and your life as if you are your own CEO

So what?

Becoming your own CEO will allow you to have:

• Clear vision, mission and values;
• Influence and control over yourself, your life and finances;
• Policies and procedures to guide your thinking and actions;
• Appropriate balances over all important aspects of your life;
• Defined goals and dreams and ability to achieve them; and
• Organised approach to deal with opportunities and setbacks.

Do you even lift bro?

Know your strengths to avoid embarrassments

So what?

Imagine yourself at your gym during the busiest time of the day. You walk up to the rack of dumbbells. You position your feet and do a little wiggle. While intently looking at yourself in the mirror, you reach down and grab a pair of dumbbells.… Read More