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12 Time Management Tips That Work

Kris de Jong · 6 May 2019 · Leave a Comment

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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Don’t Beat Yourself Up – Nurture Self-Compassion

Kris de Jong · 9 April 2019 · Leave a Comment

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 · Leave a Comment

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?

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

Kris de Jong · 22 November 2018 · Leave a Comment

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 · Leave a Comment

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 · Leave a Comment

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

To Get What You Want, Have A Plan

Kris de Jong · 29 July 2018 · Leave a Comment

plan If you want to achieve anything of significance in life, you must plan for it. It doesn’t just happen by accident. Did NASA put a man on the moon by chance? Was Everest conquered by mistake? Did Madonna become one of the most successful entertainers of all time through luck? All these things require a burning desire to achieve, and great planning. [Read more…] about To Get What You Want, Have A Plan

Feeling Frustrated? How To Get Moving Again

Kris de Jong · 12 July 2018 · Leave a Comment

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

How to get what you want: First, know what you want

Kris de Jong · 28 June 2018 · Leave a Comment

success Why do so many of us never start down the road to what we really want? Why do we let fear and doubt get in the way of our success? One of the reasons why so many people never follow through on their dreams and aspirations is that they’re too busy thinking about the “how” before they have thought about the “what”. Here’s how to get what you want. [Read more…] about How to get what you want: First, know what you want

Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life

Kris de Jong · 14 June 2018 · Leave a Comment

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.

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 Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life