Published in Better Humans·Nov 29, 2017Member-onlyThe Best Way To Move Forward Is Right Behind YouGet clarity and perspective by taking a step back — My clients are often my best teachers. Just this week, I was reminded of this important principle: “I really benefit from downloading here with you. I don’t often get this opportunity when I’m by myself: to take a step back and think through things. There is just too much going…Reflection7 min readReflection7 min read
Published in Better Humans·Aug 10, 2017Member-onlyHow To Legally Boost Your Brain Power: A Guide & A ConfessionI didn’t do it on purpose, I swear — The Crime First off, a disclaimer: I do not condone this behaviour. See it as my confession, not a recommendation. A few years ago, I purchased an online brain-training program. It’s this collection of games you play on your desktop or smartphone, that supposedly acts like a brain-gym. …Self Improvement8 min readSelf Improvement8 min read
Published in Better Humans·Jul 31, 2017Member-onlyHow to Master an Ocean of To-Dos with Two Simple ToolsDo you have a lot going on right now? Knee-slap! Of course you do! Project A has only just kicked off, pending feedback on Project B from person X who should have contacted person Y about the overdue task that has to…STOP! Breathe… Festina, Lente. These words have been immortalized…Productivity9 min readProductivity9 min read
Published in Better Humans·Jul 18, 2017Member-onlyHow to Train Anger Into a Power For GoodAnger is not your enemy. In fact, it may be your best ally. — Meet Brutus. Brutus is a watchdog. The Smiths had bought him when he was just a pup, and sent him off to dog-school to train in the art of biting, growling and everything watchdog. His main purpose was to protect the Smiths and their home from intruders. Billy, their son…Meditation7 min readMeditation7 min read
Published in Better Humans·Jan 27, 2017Member-onlyWhat to do when your best efforts fail again (1)Why trying harder is not always the best route — What are your blind-spots? Can you list them? Maybe you tend to see only the positives, and forget to evaluate the risks of a situation. Maybe you get so distracted by the emotional experience of something, that you cannot think rationally. Or, you could be the kind of person that…Self Improvement6 min readSelf Improvement6 min read
Published in Better Humans·Jan 16, 2017Member-onlyHack your self-critical mind and get unstuckChanging your mind when your thoughts turn against you — This article is not for everyone. What works for one person, may not work for the next, and we each have our own unique challenges. …Self Improvement4 min readSelf Improvement4 min read
Jan 11, 2017How to transcend the noise of childish debatesMeryl on the need for human decency — After her moving speech at the Golden Globes this year, most of the media-coverage seems to have missed the heart of Meryl Streep’s message. As usual, many of us were distracted by what was said, and who she was referring to. But something greater happened here: in a poignant, powerful…Empathy5 min readEmpathy5 min read
Published in Better Humans·Jan 4, 2017Member-onlyJournal yourself into a better life.Stop waffling, and start self-authoring. — The pen is mightier than the sword. But it’s also weaker than a jelly-baby. In fact, even if I don’t know how to wield a sword, you could still lose an eye. But if I don’t know how to wield a pen, you’ll only lose interest. You may not think…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Published in Better Humans·Oct 13, 2016Member-onlyHow to be a pro-athlete with your feelingsThe idea of ‘Emotional intelligence’ and ‘Emotional resilience’ have been hot topics lately. Studies show that those who are emotionally ’smart’, are headhunted for jobs, great in relationships and more apt at handling life’s curve-balls. So, what exactly does it mean? The Art of Emotional Mastery There is a lot more to harnessing your feelings…Emotional Intelligence5 min readEmotional Intelligence5 min read
Sep 28, 2016How to avoid getting psychosomatic illnessIn the late 1930s, the word ‘psychosomatic’ was added to the medical dictionary. It’s purpose was to explain illnesses in the body with psychological causes. It was useful back then, but it’s an abstraction — an ‘idea’. It’s not a concrete fact. It’s not quite 1930 anymore, and this little…Mindfulness4 min readMindfulness4 min read
