Get a Better Handle On Life

We all do it, and mostly that's just give and take. Sometimes though, we are ignoring the early warning signs...

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Tinycast explained, and, by the way, have you noticed the self-help has become mainstream? The figures prove it. Five minutes could change your day; I give out condensed self-improvement tips. Bite-sized audio to begin your day. #tinycast

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So many people say they are far too busy with daily demands, and it's true that life seems to be getting ever busier... So here's an idea that might help.

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Every ambition starts with the imagination. You could say that everything we do starts with the imagination, good or bad. Ditch the bad and opt for the good?

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Blog post: Personal Change Begins in the Imagination

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How do you behave when you are stuck with a situation you don't like? Do you do something to change it? Change your way of thinking, do something different... and a VERY SIMPLE exercise.

You'll find more about this on my blog.

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Vaihinger – The Philosophy of 'As If'

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We all have to deal with disappointments, losses, rejections, setbacks... even bereavement. Common experiences and part of life, but it is possible to bounce back.

Life will be different, but you'll be stronger.

There are three steps to take if you want to begin the process of adaptation following any significant life change.

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Do you find yourself tossing and turning every night? Are you burdened by anxiety when it comes to sleep? Do you feel like you're in a constant battle with your own mind, struggling to find that elusive state of rest? If so, you're not alone.

In this episode, I'm speaking to Manohar Grandhi, a software engineer who, like many of you wrestled intermittently with insomnia early in his life, but then it became intrenched and making him anxious. He shares his journey from sleepless nights to peaceful sleep.

From his firsthand experiences, his early attempts failed he says failed because of what he calls 'desperation'. Despite the false starts, it was persistence that led him to develop effective strategies for overcoming insomnia and reclaiming natural sleep. These methods aren't just theoretical –  they are practical solutions backed by science and centuries of wisdom – and they are all in his book.

Manohar explains how he freed himself from from anxiety, found peace of mind, and even ditched medication along the way.  By embracing these techniques with an open mind and whole-hearted dedication, he explains, anyone can experience the transformative power of restful sleep.

So, if you're ready to bid farewell to sleepless nights and greet each morning with renewed energy and vitality, then stick around. Because by the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with the tools you need to sleep like a child—calm, carefree, and without a single anxious thought.

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Kindness and compassions are natural characteristics of our species. Though it’s mysterious and counter-intuitive in societies that live according to the gospel of personal identity and individual interest, there are countless daily examples of people doing nice things for each other with no reward in view, and spontaneously.

Three years ago, Sarah Browning embarked on a mission to counter the predominantly one-sided, pessimistic views provided by the media. She launched a programme to help raise awareness of the kindness that exists in the world 

"The Time for Kindness programme is not about denying the bad things that go on in the world, but it is about saying that’s not the only story. Sharing stories of the kindness we see around us changes the narrative we have about the world and about ourselves within it. The more we ‘see kind’, the more we notice it and the better we feel."

In this episode, Sarah explains how she brings her message to the world of business and elsewhere. Start small she says, and offers a practical way to lift your spirits each day, just by observing.

Sarah' website: Time for Kindness 

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It takes a particularly creative and fertile kind of mind to write good fantasy fiction. Seymour Jacklin has an intriguing process for capturing the engaging stories he writes and presents in his podcast Stories from the Borders of Sleep. 

Seymour was born in Zimbabwe and enjoyed an African childhood, surrounded by a landscape that continues to haunt his waking and sleeping imagination.

Since arriving there as a student in 1996 to read Anthropology (he wanted to study Folklore, and it was the nearest he could get). He subsequently trained as a psychiatric nurse. The most consistent threads, throughout his life, he says, have been "an awareness of  Divine reality, a passion for the written and spoken word, and an over-active imagination". 

 Having started the podcast as an outlet for his writing, and was soon surprised to discover that, as the listenership grew and he got feedback "it was clearly becoming a total magnet for insomniacs". He explains what he attributes this to, and how his stories are reaching a highly appreciative audience.

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Discovering your purpose isn't a one-time event but a journey of self-discovery intertwined with values and contributions to community, or even humanity.

Unlike seeking happiness, purpose offers fulfillment and meaning. This episode explores the process of finding purpose, emphasising its evolution over time and its vital connection to personal growth.

By exploring key questions such as "What does 'purpose' mean to you?", "What are your natural strengths", and "What can you do today?" you will embark on a spiritual quest guided by curiosity, enthusiasm, and courage.

From understanding your strengths to exploring your passions, this episode offers insights, and provides a map for navigating your search for meaning and purpose, encouraging you to focus on personal growth, rather than a predefined destination.

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Blog post: Finding Purpose

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