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The Power of the To-Do List

by J.Allan Longshadow - 10th September 202010th September 2020 0414

Before you eat the elephant, make sure you know what parts you want to eat.Todd Stocker I recently spoke to my colleague Amrit Mirchandani to discuss his personal tips for success. Top of his list was the To-Do list. Here;s what he had to say. Focus on the present "Maintaining a To-Do List

Just for today… do not worry

by Emma Sims - 3rd September 20203rd September 2020 0570

This is one of the Reiki precepts or principles, that practitioners are first introduced to, to reflect upon. And for worriers, so much easier said than done. You may have been told numerous times 'not to worry', but it's rarely explained how not to! Read on for a tool which

The Power of Failure

by Amrit Mirchandani - 2nd September 20201st September 2020 0577

How many times have you tried your best, failed, tried again and failed once again? Only to have it repeated over and over again! Giving your all and then failing repeatedly can make you give up hope. There are small failures and failures which can shake your world. Failures are

10 Reasons everybody should run a 10K race

by J.Allan Longshadow - 28th August 202027th August 2020 0490

I love being a highly motivated individual. I also love being a long-distance runner. What started as a one-off personal challenge soon turned into a major passion. So much so, that whilst 10,000 metres is officially classified as long-distance, it no longer seems it to me. I firmly believe that

7 Things Successful People Have In Common With a Swiss Army Knife

by J.Allan Longshadow - 19th August 202018th August 2020 0649

Whether your aim is to be a perfect parent or partner, to succeed in your job or business, or even simply survive everything that 2020 has to throw at us, successful and happy people have a lot in common with a Swiss Army Knife. Here are seven reasons why: 1. They

Want to grow? Set yourself a daily intention

by J.Allan Longshadow - 14th August 202014th August 2020 11004

So far in this mini guide to personal transformation, we’ve looked at the power of affirmations and the importance of setting goals and list writing. Setting your daily intention is essentially a technique that combines elements of both and can really help in the quest to make things happen. It

The elements of Life – and how they can help you become a better version of yourself

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by Amrit Mirchandani - 13th August 202013th August 2020 01281

The elements of Life - and how they can help you become a better version of yourself “Earth, water, fire and wind. When there is energy there is life.” -Suze Kassem The physical elements - Earth, Air, Fire and Water, can teach you more about life than you can imagine. Earth, Air, Fire

The power of poetry – breaking through barriers and embracing opportunities

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by J.Allan Longshadow - 29th July 202029th July 2020 0881

In today’s interview, I speak to poet and spoken word performer Lara Edwards to discover how her love of poetry has helped her overcome anxiety, conquer fear and open up incredible new opportunities. J.Allan Longshadow: Lara, thank you for joining me, It’s a real privilege to have the chance to interview

Why Motivation Must Start with You

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by J.Allan Longshadow - 24th July 202023rd July 2020 1611

There are many things that can be motivating in this day and age. They can range from money to fame. Social media success. A thriving business. Relationship goals. Fitness goals. Satisfaction... There are literally limitless ways to be motivated. They can come from a million different places. But the most important

How To Make Sure Anxiety Doesn’t Run The Show

by Emma Sims - 23rd July 202023rd July 2020 0675

Anxiety is an uncomfortable feeling that many of us feel from time to time - and is nothing to be ashamed of. If we change our perception about it and begin to think of it, not as bad, but as an inevitable, informative part of life at times, we