It never ceases to amaze how some old adages keep ringing true. The grass is always greener on the other side is a perfect example. The concept usually refers to wanting what others have, but it can also apply to wanting things out of our reach, or unobtainable. One could argue this drives us to …
Orange is by far the most controversial colour in the palette. It’s like mushrooms, you love it or hate it. Not much in between. Unlike yellow, which is also bright and warm, people often really dislike it. When I see it used in marketing, I always wonder how that affects their sales because it can …
White is the symbol of purity and simplicity. When my baby was born, I had to have everything white. Furniture, bed linen, clothes, all white. It felt so pure. A simple, crisp white shirt always works. Oh… but don’t eat spaghetti bolognese while wearing it. It does have its downside. It can get blemished easily. …
They say make new friends but keep the old one is silver and the other gold. What a great analogy for sympathy and empathy as well. Empathy is the gold standard of understanding someone else’s feelings. If you haven’t been there, you simply don’t get it to the same degree. You feel sympathy, but like …
I love cars. I adore driving. After many years in the automotive industry I don’t consider myself a petrol head, but I do notice every one and have an affection and appreciation for that world. Some of the designers are the most talented people I have ever met. One time during the launch of a …
When my son was little and I could see him getting angry I always said to him Brains not Brawn… In other words, use your head to solve the problem, not your fists right? Little boys have a lot of testosterone. Age 4 when the first huge surge hits plus immaturity you have your hands …
Wouldn’t that be nice? Just sit back and allow time to do its job. Get busy time! I’ll be here when you’re finished ready to kick ass again! Time heals everything…really? It’s amazing how many people say this, and I suppose actually believe it. But it really doesn’t make sense. If you sit back and …
Acknowledge the problem exists. Be vulnerable, accept it. Call it what it is. This is the path from adversity to strength.
Have you ever felt so lost and alone that you didn’t know which way to turn? So overwhelmed that you were frozen, not knowing what to do first? I have. Experiencing someone I loved taking his life, altered my perspective forever. My emotions dominated my every thought, sitting on my skin, inside me, all around …
To be resilient today is highly respected. We admire it in those who have it. How do we obtain this elusive trait? Wait for a trauma and hope we bounce back? Put our body to the test? Both, pretty extreme. LATIN: Re:back Salire: jump, leap. A bit later it evolved to ‘springing back’. We aren’t …
