Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Happiness costs approx £30 per day
According to research carried out by Abbey Bank, happiness works out at less than £30 a day.
That is the sum needed by all average British adults to pursue all leisure interests including holidays, eating out, cinema, clothing, gadgets and hobbies.
How much do you spend?
According to research carried out by Abbey Bank, happiness works out at less than £30 a day.
That is the sum needed by all average British adults to pursue all leisure interests including holidays, eating out, cinema, clothing, gadgets and hobbies.
How much do you spend?
give yourself permission to....
Do you sometimes find yourself not doing something because 'you are not allowed' or 'you do not deserve it' or 'that is just not me'?
Over the years I have used a phrase that starts 'give yourself permission to...' which basically let's me do what I want.
For example:
'give yourself permission to be successful'
'give yourself permission to turn your mobile phone off'
'give yourself permission to ask for a pay rise'
'give yourself permission to have a piece of cake'
It does work!
What are you going to give yourself permission to do...TODAY!
Do you sometimes find yourself not doing something because 'you are not allowed' or 'you do not deserve it' or 'that is just not me'?
Over the years I have used a phrase that starts 'give yourself permission to...' which basically let's me do what I want.
For example:
'give yourself permission to be successful'
'give yourself permission to turn your mobile phone off'
'give yourself permission to ask for a pay rise'
'give yourself permission to have a piece of cake'
It does work!
What are you going to give yourself permission to do...TODAY!
Get Knotted!
What's your view on men wearing ties?
The views are split, aren't they?
Some people say you can't do business without wearing a tie. Some say, wearing a tie makes no difference.
When I first started working in a office I had to wear a tie. It was compulsory. You had no choice. Then came 'dress-down Fridays' and you could wear 'smart casual' which was basically 'take your tie off'.
Nowadays, I very rarely see a man in a tie - even in central London.
How would you vote? Tie or no tie?
Let us know and leave a comment.
We'll see what the majority say.
What's your view on men wearing ties?
The views are split, aren't they?
Some people say you can't do business without wearing a tie. Some say, wearing a tie makes no difference.
When I first started working in a office I had to wear a tie. It was compulsory. You had no choice. Then came 'dress-down Fridays' and you could wear 'smart casual' which was basically 'take your tie off'.
Nowadays, I very rarely see a man in a tie - even in central London.
How would you vote? Tie or no tie?
Let us know and leave a comment.
We'll see what the majority say.
New Skills Help You Flourish At Work
Here in the UK, there have been full page adverts in the most popular newspapers, regarding 'new skills'.
The advert states: In the future the majority of jobs will require people with better skills. In fact, in less than ten years there will be very few jobs that will require no skills at all.
We all have it in us to grow in the workplace by learning new skills, gaining qualifications, and taking control of the situation.
For more information, the website is: http://inourhands.lsc.gov.uk/index.html
Personally, I am always learning new things every day.
What are you going to do about your future?
Here in the UK, there have been full page adverts in the most popular newspapers, regarding 'new skills'.
The advert states: In the future the majority of jobs will require people with better skills. In fact, in less than ten years there will be very few jobs that will require no skills at all.
We all have it in us to grow in the workplace by learning new skills, gaining qualifications, and taking control of the situation.
For more information, the website is: http://inourhands.lsc.gov.uk/index.html
Personally, I am always learning new things every day.
What are you going to do about your future?
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Who would you invite to dinner?
I am sure you have often been asked the question, which three individuals would you invite to dinner (dead or alive)?
This was asked of me during dinner with friends at the weekend. It’s a very easy question but a difficult one to answer. The question caused a lot of debate!
However, here is my final three invites:
Nelson Mandela; 28 years in captivity; I’d love to know how he survived all those years being mistreated and misjudged.
Muhammad Ali – World Heavyweight Boxer: a schoolboy hero of mine. A brilliant sportsman and so dedicated to his sport.
Ken Blanchard: A superior leader who I have had the pleasure of meeting. A terrific storyteller. I know I could discover a lot from Ken.
That would be my three – who would you invite?
Sam the Dog Update
Sam's doing really well now. He has not had any major set backs over the past 2 weeks which is great news. His sugar levels are still high and we inject him with insulin twice a day. He also has to have several different drops in his eyes everyday. He's coping very well. Some of you have asked for a photo so you can see him! Here he is:
Sam's doing really well now. He has not had any major set backs over the past 2 weeks which is great news. His sugar levels are still high and we inject him with insulin twice a day. He also has to have several different drops in his eyes everyday. He's coping very well. Some of you have asked for a photo so you can see him! Here he is:
Domino's Pizza
Did you know Domino's Pizza is shortly launching an order facility by text? "Customers will be able to order pizza by text no matter where they may be".
Will you be using this facility?
The mobile phone is no longer a phone. It won't be long before you won't need any cash, cards or wallet; you'll pay for everything via your phone! You won't need cash tills, technology will automatically debit your balance via your phone as you walk past a certain location.
Japan is ahead on us in the mobile technology stakes. Recent research has shown Japanese teenagers are not interested in the opposite sex, cars or property. They only want the latest mobile phone in their hand. We are not far behind them!
What's your view on future technology...let us know and leave a comment; thanks.
