This was originally posted on www.YourChangingDirection.com in July 2010 “The difficulty of literature is not to write, but to write what you mean.” (Robert Louis Stevenson) Today’s piece is written in response to the question: “Can Writing keep us well? The relationship between writing, health and well-being.” A question that was posed here with the … Read more
“Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.” (Veronica A. Shoffstall)
“That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them by doing what you know is wrong.” (William J. H. Boetcker)
“The good ideas are all hammered out in agony by individuals, not spewed out by groups.” (Charles Brower)
In this week’s guest post experienced coach and NLPer Nigel Heath shares his advice about coaching. Less is more By Nigel Heath I was at a meeting of NLPers one day, long ago, discussing the tools & techniques, when one of the group asked for ‘advice’ with a specific client. The group member told us … Read more
“The key to good technique is to keep your hands, feet and hips straight and centred. If you are centred, you can move freely. The physical centre is your belly; if your mind is set there as well, you are assured of victory in any endeavour. “ (Morihei Ueshiba, founder of Akido)
As a coach there will no doubt be occasions when you introduce something new to a client, either a new concept or exercise. Today’s post invites you to consider the language you are using to do that. When I was employed as an in house trainer in the corporate world, I remember being involved in … Read more
“The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds the new discoveries, is not ‘Eurika!’ (I found it) but ‘That’s funny …’ “ (Isaac Asimov)