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Feedback might be just the encouragement you need

Something as simple as a pat on the back or uplifting comment is a powerful motivator.

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22nd Aug. 2019 12:08 PM

Realising that someone has observed you doing something and has made the effort to provide feedback can be great motivation.

Don't repeat the same mistakes due to fear of moving on

To be effective at work and home we need to remove buried emotions from past hurt.

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01st Aug. 2019 12:08 PM

You can step above the line to more effective behaviour by letting go of past emotional issues.

The near-death experience that brought moment of clarity

Sometimes it takes a shock to the system to wake up to what you really want to do.

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25th July 2019 12:07 PM

Waking up after the heart monitor has flatlined is the ultimate reality check.

Learning the hard way

Those moments when we struggle physically can provide us with important life lessons, writes Nick Bennett.

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11th July 2019 12:07 PM

REST UP: Treat yourself with patience if you are feeling unwell.

Why we need to learn to trust ourselves

Believing in yourself is critical to achieving those desired changes in life.

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27th June 2019 12:06 PM

If you were to trust yourself, what would be the first step you'd take and what would be the result you'd want?

Reflection provides a path to self-discovery

Reconnecting with important times and places in your life can help in the search for meaning.

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13th June 2019 12:06 PM

Columnist Nick Bennett met his partner and wife at sunrise on top of Uluru.

Why our brains have more power than you think

Our own supercomputer just needs time to process thoughts before it provides answers.

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30th May 2019 12:05 PM

Distracting yourself might provide your brain with the time it needs to come up with a solution.

Attitude is your choice in any circumstances

There are some things in life that you can't change, but you decide how to react.

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16th May 2019 12:05 PM

We find meaning in life as a result of responding authentically and humanely to life's challenges.

Breathe through it and respond more effectively

Simple exercise can flick the switch to calm when your thoughts get out of control.

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25th April 2019 12:04 PM

By focusing attention on controlling the breath by taking a deep breath in and slower longer breath out, then doing that consistently, we initiate our para-sympathetic nervous system.

Time to take the wheel to reach goals

Let go of the fear holding you back to drive exactly where you want to go in life.

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18th April 2019 12:04 PM

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