As we grow older, we each collect a list of things we believe we could never do. It’s not that we have any real evidence for these assumptions but instead we’ve fallen into the inferiority trap of believing the opinions of others. Whether it was an old teacher, a parent or even a close friend, when we’re told we’re not … Read More
Don’t wish it were easier, wish you were better
Youth unemployment is nearly at 1 million in the UK but with all this adversity comes huge opportunity. Unfortunately too many young people are using these statistics as a scapegoat for their own lack of drive; after all it’s easier to blame the wind instead of putting in the time to realign the sail. The demand for workers may have … Read More
Volunteering: The Art of Repairing
Last week I travelled around the UK interviewing outstanding volunteers for the vInspired National Awards 2013. In the process I began to notice a pattern in the lives of these super humans who consistently go beyond the call of duty to help others. Whether it was family illness, childhood scars or bad early life choices, each of them at some … Read More
From chronic worrier to chronic optimist
People who worry are hugely creative, they can think up an endless loop of self-perpetuating worries for why they or their ideas are likely to fail and so they successfully scare themselves away from actually trying. This irrational worrying is similar to that of superstitions in which something trivial can become the bearer of bad luck. “When a worry is … Read More
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