It’s Not About the Nail – Reality or Perceptions of Reality?
In life, we generally have the idea that what we can see, hear, taste, touch is “reality”. However, is it really reality or is it our perceptions of reality? Perceptions of reality can be quite different from reality. When we come in to contact with any situation, we are quite often making continuous appraisals of…
“I Will Not Die an Unlived Life” by Dawna Markova
I have just become aware of this beautiful poem or quote by Dawna Markova. It really resonated with me and subsequently wanted to share it. If you would like to download it in a PDF, so you can print it out, just click here. “I will not die an unlived life. I will not live in…
20 Great Quotes on Coaching
Coaching is a wonderful tool to live a happy, meaningful and fulfilling life, especially if you are feeling stuck and needing some support in your life. 20 Great Quotes on Coaching Following are 20 great quotes from a variety of people related to coaching – “If you wish your life were different… do your…
“Mindfulness in Tennis” – Habits for Wellbeing’s article in Medibank’s Be Magazine
Mindfulness is one of those things I have become more and more grateful for as life goes on. Sometimes I find it hard to explain what it is, however I wish (even though I know life is the way it is) I was more aware of mindfulness when I was playing tennis. Subsequently, when I…
20 Quotes to Inspire Responsibility
What comes to mind when you think of responsibility? One thing I have realized more and more over the years is in order for the world to change we have to change and this means taking responsibility and being accountable to ourselves. Yes, responsibility for everything in our lives – thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I…
Our Deepest Fear
Maybe you have seen this poem or excerpt from Marianne Williamson in A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles, as it has been inspiring people for years. This poem or excerpt has often been attributed to Nelson Mandela’s moving inaugural speech, however “Our Deepest Fear” does not appear in…
What is Emotional Intelligence?
What is Emotional Intelligence? Originally John Mayer and Peter Salovey (1997) defined emotional intelligence as involving the abilities to – monitor one’s own and other’s feelings, discriminate among them, and use this information to guide’s one thinking and action. However, since 1997, Mayer and Salovey have redefined emotional intelligence as – the ability to perceive…
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