Many years ago I took a three day course based on Stephen Covey’s bestselling book – Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.  I’ve taken and taught many personally development courses but this was one of the best. The first day was spent covering the initial basics of ‘being proactive’, ‘beginning with end in mind’, and…

“My father says that almost the whole world is asleep. Everybody you know. Everybody you see. Everybody you talk to. He says that only a few people are awake and they live in a state of constant total amazement.” Patricia Graynamore (Meg Ryan) in Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan made…

Take a Breath. (Really!  Please just go ahead and take a breath). Now, take another breath in through your nose and pay attention to the sensation of the air as it comes in and goes out. (Not so hard, right). This time take a breath through your mouth, and notice the sensation of the air…