To change one's life:
Start immediately. Do it flamboyantly. No exceptions.
(William James, 1842-1910)
Is James' philosophy possible in today's climate? There is no doubt that everyone encounters change throughout their life - although it often occurs with no warning and is often unwanted (or unwarranted). So is it possible to turn things around when the unexpected occurs? Taking a positive attitude to life's unforeseen nuances is the best way to overcome them. So why not use James' ideas to re-evaluate and change your own life for the better? Grab the opportunity to make effective changes.
Start today to:
> Increase your confidence, motiviation and self-belief
> Draw up a clear plan for the future to help reach personal and career targets
> Make lasting changes to enhance your well-being
> Remove chaos and stress to provide a clutter-free life
> Find more rewarding relationships
> Discover new skills and talents
> Lead a meaningful life with a new direction and purpose
Other goals that you want to achieve? Take a look at the self-help advice provided - or pick up a book and check it out for yourself!
LIFE CHANGES: Self Help Guides
Pennies make pounds
Feel like you are caught up on a downward spiralling financial roundabout and cannot get off?
Broaden your horizons
Want to expand your life experiences? Why do students take a gap year? Are cruises the only OAP option? What benefits does travel provide to the human psyche?
10 stages for living with change*
1. Be patient with yourself
2. Don't be afraid to reach out
3. Look forward
4. Stay open-minded
5. Be good to yourself
6. Go for walks
7. Create small successes
8. Take some risks
9. Dream a little
10. Celebrate
*From "Life Changes: A Guide to the Seven Stages of Personal Growth" by Sabina A. Spencer and John D. Adams (Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.)
The property ladder
Should you feel inadequate if you do not own that little pied-a-terre in town alongside a country mansion?
Feed your brain
Watching TV or computing provides stimulation in the home environment. But are these pursuits effective in 'feeding the brain' - or are they just tiring it out?
Problem to solve?
Sometimes when faced with a problem it is difficult to "see the wood from the trees". If you are struggling to solve a problem, try a different technique:
1. Work backwards - start with your final goal and find the path that takes you back to the starting point
2. Find an appropriate analogy to your problem with - solving the analogy may help to solve your problem
3. Restructure the problem using creative thinking or humour