You may find it strange that I mention that it is ok to be self-critical. Normally I post about positivity. Let me explain. Many great leaders across the centuries have been self-critical. They use the criticism as constructive criticism. To move forward in the direction of their vision and purpose. They do not beat themselves [...]
This week is National Wellbeing Week. On Monday evening some of the team from Inspire Radio were live on Zoom and Facebook sharing what wellbeing meant to them. I shared that for me wellbeing is looking after all areas of your life. That health is very important to me. As soon as I shared the [...]
It is a lovely sunny evening as I write this post. The sky is blue. The birds are busy singing and enjoying their evening feed from the bird box. We are entering the fourth week of the lockdown due to Covid-19. I have just picked one of my old journals and read a post that [...]
In this podcast, I am joined by Diane Mitchell. Diane is the founder of the Wonderful World of Wellbeing events. Together we explore the lockdown and talk about coming home and new beginnings. We also talk about how Diane is adapting to the changes and what it means right now and for the future of [...]
From a software engineer to a male model at the of 55. It is never too late to make a change. Inspire Radio's Ruth Owen is in conversation with Paolo Bafico. Born in Italy, Paolo spent the last two decades away from his native country ( Ireland first and then the UK since 2010). Like many, he [...]
Recently I drove to Donaster to pick up my mum. Mum was coming to stay with us to enjoy the relaxing serenity of the Howardian Hills. The day happened to be the hottest day of the year. Many people were heading to the coast. The result being that my journey home that would normally take [...]
Have you ever planned to do something with the aim of making a change? Eating healthier foods. Securing a new job. Going for a promotion. Taking more exercise only to self sabotage your own success. Self-sabotage is the fine art of taking action against yourself, convincing yourself you don't want the things you actually do [...]
I love this quote 'Perfection is the enemy of action' What does this actually mean? Imagine wanting to do something. It may be to wanting to: Write your own blog. Start your own business. Booking that holiday. Eating more healthier. Taking more exercise. Whatever it may be, you never start because you want everything to [...]
In this week’s extended podcast: I enjoy a cappuccino moment with Nicola Buckley. Nicola helps stressed and overwhelmed female business leaders rediscover happiness and fulfilment. Over the cappuccino, Nicola shares her own inspirational story and the work she does to help the people she works with make a positive change. Inspirational book of the [...]
Everything in the world has its purpose. You can see this in many ways. As I write this post I am sat in the garden I can see the bee's gathering the pollen, the farmer working in the field, the parcel delivery company delivering a parcel across the way, the birds settling down as dusk [...]