Monthly Archives: October 2011

Stress management tips for Friday

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

Here are a few tips to reduce stress that I have found in a pile of resources today. They seem worth sharing and even having a laugh over perhaps:  States of chronic alertness result in the storage of unused … Continue reading →

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Promoting goodness

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

My friend and colleague, Marian Kerr has just launched two e-books, one entitled “The Confidence Connection” and the other “Positive words are powerful” via her website and I would warmly encourage you to visit, check out the details and purchase … Continue reading →

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A fish out of water

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

This extraordinary wee car was across the road this morning. I had to smile and grab the camera. Enjoy!

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Sunday quote

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore. ~ Christopher Columbus

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Saturday Tip: Communication percentages

Posted on October 22, 2011 by

I have been continuing to tidy up and sort through my resources. Here is a handout I used a lot in many of the workshops and courses I ran. 7% of communication = words 38% of communication = tone of … Continue reading →

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The buzz of empowerment

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

I have worked either as a volunteer or in a paid capacity for over 30 years in the field of empowerment. I have always felt a buzz from watching people step forward and increase their self esteem, or their self … Continue reading →

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Flowering cherry tree, kowhai tree and birds

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

I took my camera outside this morning to capture some spring photos. The flowering cherry tree is in our garden. Just over the fence in the neighbouring reserve is the kowhai tree that is being visited constantly by Tuis at … Continue reading →

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“Don’t Quit” poem

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

The author of this poem is unknown, but it is widely read and it is timely for me today. I hope it inspires you too! “Don’t Quit” When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you’re trudging … Continue reading →

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Sunday quote: Doug Firebaugh

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow. Doug Firebaugh

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Spring in its fullness

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

We have had some welcome rain this week with some warmer temperatures and the garden is bursting with spring growth and beauty. It has been a very wind free year where I live and normally spring growth takes a battering. … Continue reading →

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