When we step back from something that’s right in our face, we are able to see more of it. From this perspective we do our best thinking. Here’s some tips on how.

Life can feel overwhelming. Too many things in your head. Too much noise. One antidote is to scale back and SIMPLIFY.

Managing work (and life) isn’t about time management. It’s about attention management.

3 tools that can help us accept, appreciate and even savour what we have in life.

Not everything has to be perfect. When we are selective in assessing what work is ok to be good enough we create the energy to increase our impact in other areas.

You can set an intention any time. At the start of the day, the month, on your birthday, before an important event or conversation. Or even right now...

Managing my mood is a daily practice. When I go through a hard patch, one change makes a huge difference to breaking the state I am in. I consciously inject my days with highs.

Sometimes we need to go gently on ourselves. And sometimes we need a challenge.

Up to a point achievement is a good thing, part of what got us where we are. But taken too far and it creates problems.

It might seem a matter of semantics, but the difference between resolutions and intentions runs deeper than you may think.

You'll never get what you want in life or work if you're trying to be all things to everyone.

There are a 1,001 voices telling us to abandon & compromise ourselves to "make things work." But not nearly enough voices saying BACK YOURSELF.

Having a growth mindset means you believe your abilities and talents can be developed rather than being a fixed trait.

Some costs of moving too quickly - any of these familiar?

People who go through tough times can learn lessons that lead to them being stronger and happier in the long term.

I'm a big believer in a morning routine. But just as important I've realised is how we finish the day. Ending your day on an intentional good note will ensure that you look back on it with a sense of fulfilment.

Perspective is like a a pair of glasses - our lens on the world.

The mind is like a monkey riding an elephant.

Communication breakdowns happen. This model from Dr Faith Harper is a nice framework for understanding how and ways to avoid this.

Elephants, dead fish and vomit are how Airbnb frame issues that need to be aired in their company. I like this as a framework to think about things we need to have honest, brave conversations about.