Self-doubt. All of us have it. For some of us it’s an occasional visitor, while for others it’s ever-present. Sometimes it’s useful. For example, the self-doubt that stops me from swimming outside the flags in rough surf conditions has probably served me well. Other times self-doubt is much less useful, such as: The kind that stops […]
10 Questions to Ask Yourself in Midlife
Midlife is an important time for reflection. In this period of life, more-so than most, its really important that we have a sense of where we are and where we are going. Working your way through these 10 questions will start you thinking. They may also be just the thing you need to start contemplating […]
7 Tips For Surviving Promotions
Congratulations …… you’ve been promoted! You’ve been hoping for this chance for some time and you’re very excited about the new challenges and increased responsibilities the role is going to give you. More money in your pay will also be very welcome. The day comes to start and you take up your position at […]
When Experience AND Time are On Our Side
There’s a saying I like (source unknown) that goes: “You start life with a bag full of luck and a bag empty of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck.” I’m not so sure that our luck really gets used up as we go […]
Midlife Generativity or Midlife Stagnation?
In 1959, a German-born psychologist with a repetitive sounding name, Erik Erikson, developed an eight-stage theory of development through life. According to Erik(son), people address specific challenges at each life stage. Five of the stages in this theory take place during childhood, while the other three occur in adulthood. The 3 adult stages in Erikson’s […]
Don’t Take Life So Seriously – You’ll Never Get Out of it Alive
Being an adult can be serious business can’t it. For most of us there’s a job to hold down, bills to pay, a home to look after and family members to care for. In addition, we all face life challenges which can be related to health, worries about the people we care about, career […]
Are You Playing to Win or Playing it Safe?
Some time ago I read an excellent article by Australian golfer Jason Day titled “Letter to My Younger Self”. Whether you like the game of golf or not I really suggest you check it out on The Players Tribune. There was one part of this letter that really struck a chord with me. Jason Day […]
What to Do When You’re Stuck in a Rut
We all get stuck in a rut sometimes. These ruts we find ourselves in often looked attractive to us at first; they may have served us well at some point; and they have a certain appeal with the comfort they offer. However, they are no longer useful to us. Common ruts are dead-end jobs where people’s […]
