Zest is such a fun word. When I hear or read the word, I think of vibrancy and a ‘get up and go attitude’. A feeling of being alive. I looked up the definition and Zest means: ‘enthusiasm, eagerness, energy and interest’ It can also mean ‘the outer coloured part of citrus fruit used for flavouring. Living a life with Zest means we are thriving and enjoying being alive. The British philosopher, Bertrand Russel, said “What hunger is in relation…
Today is all about celebrating YOU – the unique, beautiful person that you are. The special thing about being YOU is that there is no one else on this planet quite like YOU! Isn’t that a wonderful thought? Sometimes we can get caught up…
Xtreme is that a word? I admit I found it difficult to find an X word for the AtoZ Challenge. When I did the 2016 AtoZ Challenge my ‘X’ word was ‘X’ Factor so I couldn’t use that. It was all about finding…
Worthiness – “The quality of being good enough; suitability. The quality of deserving attention or respect.” How would you rate on your Worthy-O-Meter? Did you know you have one? I’ll tell you more about what this is and how you can improve it, later…
‘V’ is for Vulnerability – 4 ways it will help you Thrive
Vulnerability what does this word mean to you? How does it make you feel? The Cambridge English dictionary defines ‘vulnerability’ as ‘the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally’. Vulnerability is certainly…
‘U’ is for Understanding – How self-awareness can help you Thrive
Understanding who we are not only helps us to thrive in life but also helps in our understanding of others. Socrates said ‘know thyself’; and by knowing who we are we can build on our strengths and also work on areas that need…
Do you sometimes feel that you are chasing your tail? No time, not satisfied with your lifestyle, feeling that you are just Surviving rather than Thriving? You need to TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE NOW! Taking charge of your life to Thrive Life can…
‘S’ is for Self-care, self-investment & self-respect
Self-care, self-investment and self-respect. What do all of these have in common? Yes, it is ‘SELF’, YOUR-SELF! There is much written about this over the last few years, but learning to make some time for ourselves as a priority doesn’t usually sit well with…
‘R’ is for Resilience – Why you need it in the good times and bad
Resilience – What makes the human spirit resilient? What makes us get up when we are knocked down? Resilience can be learned and built upon each day to make us stronger and more capable of coping with trauma and problems. How resilient are…
Quality or Quantity which would you choose? In every area of our lives I believe that Quality will always be more valuable than the amount that we have. What is Quality? When I looked up the meaning of the word Quality there were two…