Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. – Jim Rohn Much of what we do in any given day is dictated by our habits. In fact, social psychologists estimate that almost half (45%) of our daily behaviour is habitual. Many of these habits and routines are so automatic that we … Read more
What does it mean to live your life with intent? Award winning author, speaker and self-confessed “happy guy”, Richie Norton said: “Intentional living is the art of making our own choices before others’ choices make us”. Intentional living isn’t about working 24-7 or sacrificing downtime in the relentless pursuit of career goals. Rather it means being mindful … Read more
Confidence plays an important part in setting children up for a happy, healthy and successful future. When young people feel confident, they are more likely to take on challenges, thrive in new situations and have a positive view of themselves. Confident children are more effective communicators, problem-solvers and decision-makers. They trust their own judgment and … Read more
We all know how important branding is when it comes to business, but have you ever thought about building a personal brand that tells the story of who you are? Creating a personal brand may seem like a grandiose or self-indulgent exercise. However, the harsh reality is that if you do not create your own brand, … Read more
With lockdown restrictions easing and warmer weather around the corner, chances are that your inbox is filling up with invitations for alfresco gatherings. The slow return to normality is definitely something to be cherished but don’t beat yourself up if the thought of socialising is tinged with anxiety and a sense of unease. A year … Read more
We all know how important branding is when it comes to business, but have you ever thought about building a personal brand that tells the story of who you are? Creating a personal brand may seem like a grandiose or self-indulgent exercise. However, the harsh reality is that if you do not create your own brand, … Read more
How do you feel about New Year’s Resolutions? Every January, millions of us resolve to change our habits and behaviours for the better. But despite our best intentions, the statistics are bleak – around 80% of New Year’s resolutions bite the dust by the second week of February. After a year in which our resilience was tested … Read more
I’m probably not alone in thinking that 2020 has been sent to test our resilience. The coronavirus pandemic has plunged us into a world of uncertainty that has brought massive changes to our day-to-day lives. As a result, resilience has become more important than ever as a skill for helping us find happiness in the … Read more
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. And in that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” – Author Unknown. Have you ever said something you didn’t mean or reacted in a way that you later regretted? If the answer to this question is … Read more
I’ve always loved the concept of a morning routine. The idea that you can start every day on an even keel, ready to face the world as your best self is hugely appealing. For a long time, turning this vision into a reality eluded me. Each Sunday I would set my intentions to get up … Read more
Become a part of the BSE community to keep up to date with our courses, articles and news. Become a better, more confident and professional you!
