This podcast looks at four simple steps to go through in order to increase the likelihood that our boundaries will be understood and respected by ourselves and others.

To read the full article with "homework" and examples go to emmacrook.com or substack Emma Crook.

This week it is the turn of my monthly newsletter or as I refer to in the recording "bulletin".

There is one word that we can add to that sentence which opens us up to a more productive and motivating response. Listen to the episode to find out what that is.

This episode is about listening. How we do it and the impact of doing it well. See if you can spot the listening traps that you fall into. Mine are 1 and 3!

Without giving too much away, this one is about the questions we ask ourselves. Ok so I've given it away.

In this episode we explore how to get the benefits of gratitude by using negative thinking. I know that sounds counter intuitive but it works. We look at three techniques which William B Irvine talks about in his podcast "The Stoic Path".

This month we have a quote from the poet John Greenleaf Whittier, a tip on how to spring clean the mind and a podcast recommendation: Malcolm Gladwell's Revisionist History.

If you would like to receive my newsletter via email you can do it on my website emmacrook.com

This episode looks at how to achieve more by doing less. Yes you read that correctly. If you´re ready for the subtraction challenge press play.

Leidy Klotz book "Subtract" is a great source of information on the impact of subtraction with tips, including the ones mentioned here, on how to do it.

This week we explore the topic of strengths and how you can use them to increase your energy, engagement, productivity and confidence.

Here is a free survey to find out your strengths VIA - institute on character https://www.viacharacter.org/account/register

Two tips on how to make more balanced and optimal decisions. And hopefully take some of the indecision out of choosing.