Posts by Josie Thomson
Be the leader of your own journey
There are far too many capable people who don’t pursue their dreams and goals because they let their fears and others talk them out of it. They give up before they even try, and let life’s tides flow them out to sea. Choose to be stronger than that. Choose to swim against the…
Continue ReadingNo better present than your presence
Here’s a reminder that by just being present, you make each moment and each day more meaningful and special. Regardless of what this time of year means for you spiritually, emotionally or physically, it is a good time to take pause and think about what, and who, matters most to you (including yourself). We all…
Continue ReadingSelf respect starts and ends with YOU!
How does other people’s negativity impact you? We must learn to allow people to enjoy their own projections without taking them on as our own. If we don’t value ourselves, look out for ourselves, and speak up for ourselves, then we’re sabotaging ourselves. We do not have control over what others say and do; but…
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Putting a spotlight on
your negative thinking.
Let’s put a spot light on our own negative thinking. Our mind is our sacred space. We can close the windows and darken our space, or we can open the windows and let light in. Light or dark? Bitter or better? It’s our choice. The sun is always shining on some part of our life…
Continue ReadingResilience: Let go and live life to the full
One of the most rewarding and important moments in life is the moment you finally find the courage to let go of what you can’t change. When we let go of how life ‘should’ be, we ignite the full potential of how life CAN be from this moment forward. Happiness is ultimately about letting go…
Continue ReadingCultivate Appreciation and Purpose
As the year draws closer and closer to conclusion, I’d like to share five powerful questions that yield two wonder-full aspects of life: appreciation and purpose. First though, let’s focus on what they really mean. Appreciation = thankful recognition.It’s seeing the positive in something or someone, and celebrating it. By doing this, we open our…
Continue ReadingMatt Hirst’s Mighty Steps to cure Brain Cancer
In our busy daily lives it’s easy to miss the forrest for the trees and completely overlook some of the more obvious activities that can disproportionally affect our happiness levels. Luckily, we can go off more than just our intuition; there are lots of proven strategies that aim to create the right behavior that leads…
Continue ReadingShiver Me Timbers, Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Avast! Talk Like A Pirate Day 2016 for Childhood Cancer Support was a huge hit. Shiver me timbers! I really enjoyed being Master of Ceremonies. A huge shout out and thanks to Cr Jonathon Sri, Cr Vicki Howard, Minister for Health Cameron Dick, TocH, Bus Queensland, Multispares, Queensland Maritime Museum, Xpresso, Tegan Doyle and Kasey,…
Continue ReadingChange. Change. Change. Turning Endings into New Beginnings
Every end is also a beginning… Q: What’s one of the best times for figuring out who you are and what you truly want? A: Right after a chapter of your life comes to an end. Just like changes of the seasons, we are constantly evolving and growing – becoming better or bitter by these…
Continue ReadingNews from Old London Town
News from Old London Town Here’s a quick update… I’ve just completed a whirlwind trip to London and I had a blast!!! I was in London to collaborate with my co-authors Art Kleiner and Dr Jeffrey M Schwartz, and here we are with Jonathan Trippett and David Lancefield regarding our impending leadership book due for…
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