Habits – S01E05 – SAIYSW

Habits are currently a popular topic in self-development. Three books and their ideas stand out - and in this episode I summarise their ideas. They are (in the order in which I read them): 1) The Power of Habit - Charles Duhigg 2) Atomic Habits - James Clear, and 3) Tiny Habits - BJ FoggContinue reading "Habits – S01E05 – SAIYSW"

Responsibility – S01E04 – SAIYSW

Perhaps responsibility has different meanings. In this episode I discuss how it can be useful to think of my life as being down to me. I am 'response-able'. Books mentioned: 1) The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen Covey (This was the book that started my whole self-development journey) 2) Man's Search for MeaningContinue reading "Responsibility – S01E04 – SAIYSW"

Deep Work – Cal Newport

This book is about the importance of 'Deep Work', what it is, and how to implement it. Three to four hours a day of uninterrupted, thoughtfully directed, concentrated effort is productive, rare, and valuable in today's economy. Deep Work is fully concentrating on specific tasks, without distraction, whilst pushing cognitive abilities to their limit. AContinue reading "Deep Work – Cal Newport"

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People -Stephen Covey

This book is about people - and it's a guide for personal growth. Covey suggests there are Seven Habits effective people do. He suggests a habit is the intersection of knowledge, desire, and skill. Learning what to do, discovering the deep want to do something, and practising how to do each habit results in effectivenessContinue reading "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People -Stephen Covey"

The Body Keeps The Score – Bessel van der Kolk

This book is about how trauma affects the body - and how it can be healed. "The number of people treated for depression has tripled over the past two decades, and one in ten Americans now take antidepressants"*. Trauma is an unbearable experience that happened in the past, that is relived constantly in the present,Continue reading "The Body Keeps The Score – Bessel van der Kolk"

A Return To Love – Marianne Williamson

This book invites us to re-examine our relationship with God. Across two parts 'Principles' and 'Practice' the book covers areas as varied as 'miracles' and 'work'. The book defines love as what we are born with, and fear as what we have learned. We are encouraged to our engage in the spiritual journey of acceptingContinue reading "A Return To Love – Marianne Williamson"

Compassion – S01E03 – SAIYSW

I used to think compassion was weakness. But there is so much more. I explore the meaning of compassion - and self-compassion. And ways to start practising it - mentioning two sources: 1_A book: "The Charisma Myth" by Olivia Fox Cabane, and 2_An article: from The Guardian "Silence your inner critic: a guide to self-compassionContinue reading "Compassion – S01E03 – SAIYSW"

Three: Ninety-Something Percent Certain

What the guy in the ultrasound department gave me on Wednesday 16 September, 2020 Welcome to Part Three [updated for Movember!] Somewhat delayed. Writing this more than six months cancer-free (yay!) is a sobering experience (boo!) It's also a deeper reminder of: 1) How grateful I am for all the people in my life -Continue reading "Three: Ninety-Something Percent Certain"

The Alchemist – Paulo Coelho

This is a tale about following your dream. Santiago is a shepherd boy only four days away from seeing a girl he thinks he has fallen in love with - except he has a dream. Learning to listen to our own hearts and the wisdom within is a universal human challenge. Santiago's adventures, magically told,Continue reading "The Alchemist – Paulo Coelho"