Posts by Josie Thomson
Fresh Starts… A Blank Canvas
As many of you know, I’m changing my brand. That means an exciting (and scary!) blank canvas to move forward with… A time to create space for new things and leave behind confusion and doubt… The last 12 months has been a period of significant change for me. Last year I began to question some…
Continue ReadingAre Bad Habits & Unhealthy Thinking Taking Control Of Your Life?
For many years I have wanted to show how the use of mindful awareness could be applied easily to day to day living to improve quality of life, experience deeper fulfillment and achieve greater success. It seemed clear to me from my experiences of unnecessary stress and overcoming cancer twice, that breaking bad habits can…
Continue ReadingI’ll Be Happy When…
What is the source of your happiness? What I’ve noted from countless coaching sessions with people from all walks of life is that we tend to assume that happiness will come from a future event. It typically depends upon something else happening. The script often sounds like this: I’ll be happy when… I’ve found my…
Continue Reading3 Tips For Coping With Stress & Overwhelm
I was in complete overwhelm this week! The IN tray over filled, emails unattended to from over a week ago, the list of to-do’s completely out of control… know the feeling? I bet you do. I was beside myself, not knowing where to start and was completely disoriented! If you’re reading this post, then you’ve…
Continue ReadingA New Model for FEAR
We cover the topic of fear a lot in my ENLIVEN-U Program. Rather than the conventional approach that people have come to know F*** Everything And Run, try approaching fear in a new way…
Continue ReadingWhat Causes Anxiety?
Anxiety may have multiple causes, such as your environmental factors, stress, genetics, or substance abuse. Fear can be triggered by external objects or situations. Our reaction to fear manifests in anxiety, an internal vague feelings that “something bad is going to happen”. Our internal, negative self-talk supports our feelings that the “worst is going to…
Continue ReadingThe Move to ‘Quiet Leadership’
Help people think better – don’t tell them what to do. That’s the advice from a new management practice for today’s corporate realities. Josie Thomson outlines the strategies for what has been labelled ‘quiet leadership’. It’s a complex and stressed out world in corporations large and small. Most workers are juggling dozens if not hundreds…
Continue ReadingPeace of Mind for Busy People
Taking time off for peaceful relaxation can benefit even the busiest person. Here are some tips on how to find the time… “Do not confuse peace of mind with spaced-out insensitivity. A truly peaceful mind is very sensitive, very aware.” – Tenzin Gyatso (14th Dalai Lama) The busier and more chaotic our lives get, the more…
Continue ReadingFacing The Truth
Facing the truth upfront rather than turning from it will keep your life moving in a forward and positive direction (even though it may feel frightening or confronting). Most of us have had the experience of being in possession of a piece of truth that we were afraid to share because we knew it would…
Continue ReadingMental Surrender
This is powerful reflection to assist you in ‘surrendering’ your suffering for peace and acceptance This is just an experience. I’m here on earth to have experiences. Nothing is wrong. My higher Self knows what is going on. This situation is for my benefit, even if I can’t see that now. My fears may come…
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