Develop Direction in Life

This weeks poem discovered, poem to share is by Phyllis Strong - The Power of Love

Failed goals, change not happening, resolutions broken. How we approach something can shape the outcome. But imagine being able to improve not just one specific thing but all areas of your life with just one word!

This weeks poem discovered, poem to share is "A New Beginning" by Helen Steiner Rice

As humans we need to feel connected. Where do your connections reach to and do you value them?

This weeks poem discovered, poem to share is "Help Yourself to Happiness" by Helen Steiner Rice.

Why is it getting older is something that so many of us seem reluctant to accept and instead try to hold on to being young. Getting older isnt a bad thing, getting older is about gaining. So lets embrace getting older. Tune in to find out more.

This week's poem discovered, poem to share is written by Abimbola T Alabi - The Choice is Mine.

By discovering what the 3 Fs of Happiness are we can introduce more of those experiences into daily life.

As follow on from the last podcast this weeks poem discovered to share is "All My Great Excuses" by Kenn Nesbitt

Is it a reason or is it an excuse. An explanation of an action, an explanation or an inaction, a tool to avoid, deflect, hide behind? There can be a fine line between a reason and an excuse and those excuses can reveal lots about you to yourself and to others. Grab a listen to find out more about the difference between reasons and excuses. #Goforit

We all in believe in something. What you believe is a pillar on which your life sits. This weeks poetry corner is "I Believe" by Erin Hanson. What do you believe in?

It's good to cry. It's natural to cry. It's ok to cry. Crying is a tool to help you manage and care for yourself. But all too often we suppress the bodies need to have a good cry. Listen in to discover the benefits of crying and why those tears can be a good thing. #goforit

This weeks poem to share is "Not" by Erin Hanson helping you to discover what makes you that unique person that you are.

We all have worries from time to time. But worries can build, worries can preoccupy our attention, worries can churn over and over and go nowhere. Making time, at the right time, to worry effectively can become a valuable self-caee tool. Grab a listen to find out more.

This weeks poem discovered to share and stimulate is "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost.

Throughout your life people will enter and leave your life at different times and in different ways. There is an impermanence to all relationships but whether a short time or long the impact can be great, life shaping in some way. Embracing with gratitude their presence and what they have added to you in some way can also help you to let go and move on too.

This weeks poem discovered to share is by Amos Russel Wells - The Secret of It.

Setting appropriate boundaries that work for you can be something which may not get the attention they deserve. Setting these boundaries in all areas of your life is key to your wellbeing and it can be challenging maintaining them. Grab a listen as i share some tips which i hope may help you as you explore your own boundaries. Go For It!

This weeks poem discovered to share is by William Henry Dawson - There is a Difference.

Your personal boundaries are a key element to your relationship with the world around you, people and experiences you encounter. Healthy boundaries are essential to enable you to be and to grow. Are your personal boundaries working for you. Listen in to find out more.

This weeks offering, a poem discovered to share is titled Do You Ever Wonder, poet unknown.

What we choose to believe about a situation, ourselves and others can shape our emotional and behavioural response. Can you control it, can you change those beliefs. Yes you can. The ABCDE model can help you to understand and change that belief system to give you more control and build resilience when faced with adversity. Grab a listen to find out more.

A poem discovered to share. With new year resolutions a distant memory of intention this weeks poem by Michael Maller titled Resolute may prompt a kickstart.

When it comes to making decisions what is your approach? Do you take a maximising or satisficing approach to your decision making and does it satisfy you?

Two poems discoverd to share. Wonderfully wise words on the value of patience. The first poem is by Julie Hebert, titled Life is Patience. The second poem is titled Patience is a Flower that Grows, poet unknown.

When it comes to working at something you want to do, to achieve, to be, does a microwave mindset slip in to hinder you?

Those immortal words I'll start tomorrow" or "I'll start on Monday" may be laced with good intentions but they invite delay and a trip to never never land. Grab a listen to find out how you can change this behaviour.

Sometimes we can approach things expecting to achieve great things and progress quickly. This poem discovered to share is written by Catherine Pulsifer - Life's Baby Steps

We become emotionally attached to people but also to places and things. But that emotional attachment can hold us back, cause us to hold on to things longer than we should. They mean something to us so how can we say that goodbye?

Poems discovered to share with you, this weeks poem is called My Story by Julie Hebert

This weeks discovery to share is a wonderful poem called The Oceans Shore by Cookie.

This weeks poem, discovered and shared was written by Nixon Waterman - I Wish and I Will.

Sometimes we can find ourselves saying yes but what we really want to say no. Why is this? What makes us do this and what can we do about it? Grab a listen to find out more.

For all those people by Ella J Phillips

Life will deal us difficult times and setbacks which we tackle and bounce back from. But how about bouncing forward to what you can become.

This weeks poem discovered for sharing is "My Personal Quest" by Pat A Fleming

Life can feel cram-packed, full of demands and drama and we yearn for a simple life. Listen to hear how a simple approach can open a whole new relationship with life.

This weeks discovered poem is called It Takes Courage. The writer of these words appears unknown but the words carry a weight of wisdom. Enjoy.

Our mindset shapes our internal dialogue and our relationship with the world around us. I thought i would explore with you today an approach to mindset created by Todd Herman. Do you have an OWW brain or a WOW brain?

This weeks poetry corner reminds us of the power of a smile. Keep on Smiling by Alexandra Skiathitis

During the tough times we face in life we all need something to hold on to, to help us get through. Grab a listen to find out more.

Do you ever think about life and what does it mean. This weeks poem may help things appear a little clearer - Think about Life By Tara P

Being stuck to, or holding onto the past can hold us back. This weeks discovered poem for sharing is a poem called Changing the Past by Donna.

We all encounter first time moments through life but how many do you notice? How many do you make significant? Tune in to find out more about how maybe we are lose out on recognising all those first time moments.

As time seems to fly by so fast, sharing here a poem to encourage us to appreciate the simple things in life. Written by Derek T and titled Pebbles.

We can reach that stage when we feel sick and tired of something happening, the way we are being treated or anything in life. What can you do?

A moving poem written by Melissa G Nicks - The Circle of Life.

Taking time to discover the truth about your feelings can be revealing and help you better manage yourself. Listen in to find a neat little way to help you discover.

A poem on the discovery of learning to love oneself. Sometimes attributed to Charlie Chaplin whilst it's origins seem to lie within the writings of Kim and Alison McMullen. Enjoy...

I came across this poem, by an unknown author and thought it would be nice to share. Called "What Actually Love Is"

We see and hear all around us people say think positive, be positive. But is there a dark side to positivity. Listen in to find out more