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Hate Your Job? Make it Work for You

Kris de Jong · 20 June 2019 ·

You may know what you want in your career, and be applying for roles you know will suit you more, but for the time being you’re stuck in a job that’s just not right for you. Hate your job? Here’s how to make the most of it.

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Get Your Time Back:12 Killer Time Management Tips That Work

Kris de Jong · 6 May 2019 ·

We all lead busy lives, and sometimes it can seem like a constant struggle just to keep your head above water. Balancing family, work, study, and leisure time can be a huge challenge. Luckily there are smart ways to get some sanity back into your life, and take control of your time management. Here are 12 time management tips that work:

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Stop Beating Yourself Up – How To Nurture Self-Compassion

Kris de Jong · 9 April 2019 ·

On our way to achieving our goals and aspirations, it’s inevitable that occasionally we won’t live up to the standards we expect of ourselves. We all make mistakes, lose motivation, miss deadlines or put in less than a 100% effort from time to time. At times like this, it’s vital to nurture your self-compassion.

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Why Self-Belief Is So Important For Success

Kris de Jong · 4 February 2019 ·

Do you start each day with confidence and belief in your own abilities? Or do you consistently doubt yourself and your capacity to perform well? Here’s how to build your self-belief.

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The Key To Happiness – It’s All In Your Head

Kris de Jong · 22 November 2018 ·

happiness In recent years, psychologists have increasingly focused their attention on finding out what makes us truly happy. The research has found one fundamental concept to be true – that our happiness is a state of mind that comes from within, and is not necessarily dependent on what is going on in our lives. In other words, we can choose to be happy, regardless of our external circumstances. This is the key to happiness. [Read more…] about The Key To Happiness – It’s All In Your Head

Get Moving – Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Kris de Jong · 30 August 2018 ·

comfort zone Human beings naturally tend to seek out the easiest path, and when we find a way that works for us, we tend to stick to it. This is great, but sometimes we can become so entrenched in our ways and settled into our comfort zone, it can inhibit us from achieving what we really want!

How To Absolutely Nail That Presentation

Kris de Jong · 9 August 2018 ·

presentation Do you dread having to give a presentation at work? Will you do anything to avoid speaking in front of an audience? Do you worry that you’ll come across as incompetent or boring? Here’s how to advance your career and make sure every presentation you give is a resounding success. [Read more…] about How To Absolutely Nail That Presentation

How to Make a Plan for Your Life

Kris de Jong · 29 July 2018 ·

Nothing great is achieved without a plan. You need to know what you want and how to get there. Here’s how to make a plan for your life…

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Feeling Frustrated? How To Get Moving Again

Kris de Jong · 12 July 2018 ·

frustration No-one has the “perfect” life, not even life coaches! All of us have a multitude of challenges and frustration to deal with on a daily basis. But if some of these problems become so overwhelming that they seriously affect your mental health, you need to start looking at ways to fix them. [Read more…] about Feeling Frustrated? How To Get Moving Again

The Power of Thoughts: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life

Kris de Jong · 14 June 2018 ·

thinking “The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven” – John Milton, from the 17^th century poem Paradise Lost. How our thinking affects our wellbeing is not a new idea. But how can you change your thinking?

Cognitive Behavioural Coaching research shows that all our emotions and all our actions come from our thinking. Once you grasp this simple concept, you have the power to change your life for the better. The way we think about things has a huge influence on our level of happiness, our career, and success in life. [Read more…] about The Power of Thoughts: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life