Who can forget the iconic film Pay it forward from 2000? (And if you haven’t seen it please put it on this weekend's watch list.) The whole concept of this film was simply about responding to acts of kindness by paying it forward and bing kind to someone else. It’s a beautiful life philosophy and … Continue reading Pay it forward, change the world and feel better about yourself
In my happiness project this month’s theme is gratitude. I have been consciously aware of the things I have to be grateful for, making sure that I let the people in my life that I am thankful for them. And yes, I do feel blessed by all the wonderful and beautiful things in my life. … Continue reading #lifelessons101 – How random acts of kindness will deepen your gratitude and enrich your life
In the last two weeks I have had 2 completely out of the blue, completely unexpected messages over social media that have made me feel appreciated and wonderful. Two people who don’t know each other wrote to me independently to say how I made their day better by my positivity and that the impact in … Continue reading #lifelessons101 – Make a lovely start to your weekend by randomly making someone else feel appreciated (2 min read)
This week has been amazing! Honestly I haven’t enjoyed myself so much in such a long time. And why? Well this week I have spent a lot of time doing things that has made my inner child incredibly happy. I kid you not! (Sorry. Inexcusable terrible pun... I couldn’t resist it) Seriously though the last … Continue reading #lifelessons101- The ultimate instant stress relief – Set you inner child free this weekend! (4 min read)
You know life sometimes just seems to be filled with annoying people. Everywhere you go you meet someone who is irritating or unnecessarily stupid or even worse you meet someone and it is hate at first sight. Meeting annoying people or even someone who you instantly dislike is unfortunately something we have all experienced. … Continue reading #Lifelessons101 – Arrgh! I’m surrounded by idiots – 3 emotionally intelligent ways to deal with the most annoying of people (3 min read)
The Yuletide season is almost here, Christmas is so close, the Winter Solstice is even closer. And hopefully you are enjoying a relaxing wind down or start to your Yule holidays. In our house, bulging out under the christmas tree are many, many christmas presents. Yule has and still is a time of celebrating the … Continue reading The unseen gifts that light up our lives – (3 min read)
This is the final part in the 3 part series about how to improve your relationships. In part one we looked at the seed of any healthy relationship, the relationship with yourself. Last week we looked at the roots of growing a healthy relationship and this week we are going to talk about how to create … Continue reading Improving your relationships : Part 3 – 8 tips for improving exsisting relationships, you get what you give (5 min read)
In childhood there are events that shape us, change us and are often the first flutter of our life beliefs forming. One of the most profound moments in my childhood actually came about because of a pair of dolls knickers and has taught me life lesson I have never ever forgotten. At a very short … Continue reading #Lifelessons101- Little acts of kindness go a long, long way; also known as the Punk and the Doll’s knickers ( 2 min read)