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Blog![]() The Mystery of Life (Stepping into The Unknown)By Karen Vally on 01 Feb 2021" There is little in this world that we can control outside of ourselves." Read More ![]() Find Your Anchor (It's very turbulent and noisy out there!)By Karen Vally on 05 Jan 2021" Without strong anchors, the storms of life can derail us." Read More ![]() Building Your LegacyBy Karen Vally on 06 Dec 2020" ...the work of creating a legacy is done while you're still here." Read More ![]() Bridging the GapBy Karen Vally on 15 Nov 2020" ...history teaches us to move forward, recognize our mistakes and learn from them, and ultimately create a better existence for all." Read More ![]() Skimming the Surface of Life or Digging DeepBy Karen Vally on 14 Oct 2020" Wise people don't need to make sense of the world. They don't need to be right. They accept the uncertainty that is life." Read More ![]() CALMBy Karen Vally on 13 Sep 2020" A calm mind is the highest expression of self-control." Fiona Brennan Read More ![]() How to Cultivate a Good MemoryBy Karen Vally on 10 Aug 2020" A healthy body provides for a healthy mind." Deane Alban. Read More ![]() Audit Your Life, Ask for Help and Reward YourselfBy Karen Vally on 04 Jul 2020" The more you track, the more you know about your situation, your behaviour and your projected future. Tracking improves everything." Thomas Oppong. Read More ![]() Keeping Your Mind Clear and Your Heart at PeaceBy Karen Vally on 10 Jun 2020" Gaining perspective is key. It often makes the difference between resisting and accepting the new changes." Read More ![]() FAITH HOPE LOVEBy Karen Vally on 15 May 2020" Don't Stop Believing." (Steve Perry, lead singer for the band, Journey.) Read More ![]() What Really Matters? (How could we create even more meaning in our lives?)By Karen Vally on 12 Apr 2020A sudden awareness of one's mortality can inspire one to lead a more meaningful life. Bernie Siegel. Read More ![]() Incentives & RewardsBy Karen Vally on 01 Mar 2020" Having something to look forward to makes it easier to stick with a habit when you lack motivation." Read More ![]() ProcrastinationBy Karen Vally on 09 Feb 2020" Most of us tacitly believe that our emotional state has to match the task at hand." Read More ![]() When the going gets tough (What makes perseverance so difficult?)By Karen Vally on 11 Jan 2020" When the going gets tough, most people disappear." Ernie J. Zelinski Read More ![]() The Sweet SpotBy Karen Vally on 20 Nov 2019" Of course there is no formula for success except perhaps an unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings." Arthur Rubenstein. Read More ![]() Self-CompassionBy Karen Vally on 15 Nov 2019When Dr Kristin Neff's child was diagnosed with autism, it was the incredible power of self-compassion that enabled her to cope. Self-compassion is treating ourselves with the same loving kindness and care that we would give to a close friend. Read More ![]() New You Next ExitBy Karen Vally on 09 Oct 2019" While most of us like to think we're flexible and adaptable, the truth is, the mere thought of a necessary change makes most of us want to run and hide." Read More ![]() Self - BeliefBy Karen Vally on 17 Sep 2019" Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit." Read More ![]() The Good LifeBy Karen Vally on 18 Aug 2019" Urgency and haste diminish accuracy, awareness and happiness." Read More ![]() Shifting GearsBy Karen Vally on 19 Jul 2019" If you figure out what 1st gear feels like for you and discipline yourself to spend more time there, more power will flow through you." Read More ![]() The Big "E"By Karen Vally on 21 Jun 2019" As we go through the daily grind, it is very easy to forget about all the little things that make our lives easier and more comfortable." Read More ![]() Figuring Out a System (Learning the Art of Juggling)By Karen Vally on 14 May 2019" ...you'll be setting yourself up to be lonely and unhealthy in your future." Read More ![]() On Solid GroundBy Karen Vally on 30 Jan 2019" Self-esteem affects virtually every facet of your life. Maitaining a healthy, realistic view of yourself isn't about blowing your own horn. It's about learning to like and respect yourself - faults and all." Read More ![]() ChildrenBy Karen Vally on 29 Jan 2019" Children possess brilliance in their simplicity. They may not know much about the world, but in some ways this is their biggest strength. Growing up expands our viewsof the world - but there are some basic values that we sometimes forget with age." Read More ![]() The Smooth OperatorBy Karen Vally on 28 Jan 2019" When ego is lost, limit is lost. You become infinite, kind and beautiful." Drop your ego. You have nothing to lose but rather a whole life to gain. Read More ![]() ChallengesBy Karen Vally on 15 Jan 2019" To live a remarkable life, it is vital that you take consistent action in spite of your fears and doubts." Read More ![]() VitalityBy Karen Vally on 10 Dec 2018" We're not trees. If we don't like where we're planted, we can MOVE." Read More ![]() PrioritiesBy Karen Vally on 17 Nov 2018" Once you have a deeper understanding of why something is important to you, it makes it easier to follow through with getting it done." Raven Ishak. Read More ![]() Past, Present and FutureBy Karen Vally on 09 Oct 2018" Our past feelings can serve as great lessons. Our future feelings can serve as great motivation. Our present self can absorb all the joy that is inherent in that moment." Louise Thompson. Read More ![]() Life 101By Karen Vally on 15 Sep 2018" Feelings of stress don't just come from outside circumstances. They come from what we are telling ourselves about our circumstances." Read More ![]() How are you? Really, how are you?By Karen Vally on 17 Aug 2018" So, next time you see someone who doesn't look good, ask them, ' How are you? Really, how are you?" And then be prepared to listen to their response." Read More ![]() Like a Hand in a GloveBy Karen Vally on 16 Jul 2018" The process of discovering your personal values involves not just discovering what you're passionate about but also finding out what's really important to you." Read More ![]() A Different FutureBy Karen Vally on 14 Jun 2018" The decision to change is a crucial moment because it marks the point where your mind shifts and you begin to see a different future. It is also a fragile point... fraught with temptations to revert to the way things have always been and with distractions away from the focused effort that's required to do something new and make it stick." Stewart D. Friedman Read More ![]() ContentmentBy Karen Vally on 11 Apr 2018" As long as you live, keep learning how to live." Seneca. " Read More ![]() Growing Happiness Under Your FeetBy Karen Vally on 08 Mar 2018" As long as you live, keep learning how to live." Seneca. Read More ![]() The Ordinary, Everyday and Mundane MomentsBy Karen Vally on 27 Feb 2018" How we take it for granted - those trivial conversations; those mundane moments that we think hold no meaning. We never realise how much we rely on the ordinariness of everyday life." Read More ![]() Finding SolutionsBy Karen Vally on 31 Jan 2018" Choose to live life as a scientist and challenge yourself to experiment your way through your problems." Read More ![]() The Big Picture, the Small Picture and Everything Else in BetweenBy Karen Vally on 18 Oct 2017" When followed up with action, regularly scheduled divergent big-picture thinking can bring new, better ideas to light and give you confidence that the small tasks you're doing all day are steps along the right path." Read More ![]() The Power of A PauseBy Karen Vally on 17 Oct 2017" Taking brief pauses throughout the day can be simple and effortless and still have a profound impact on your life and work." Read More ![]() PracticeBy Karen Vally on 16 Oct 2017" Practice is the best of all instructors." Read More ![]() ResilienceBy Karen Vally on 28 Sep 2017" If we learn to struggle well, we will thrive and flourish." Rod Warner Read More ![]() Join The ClubBy Karen Vally on 08 Sep 2017Choosing to join the Lifelong Learners Club will enhance your well-being. " Human beings are born curious and eager to know." Read More ![]() Head, Heart or Intuition?By Karen Vally on 14 Aug 2017People who make the best decisions typically operate from all three. Read More ![]() Avoiding Mountains and Molehills (Creating Space in a Noisy, Chaotic World)By Karen Vally on 15 Jul 2017" If we could all be more even-keeled (so we didn't sweat the small stuff), we would enhance our health, both physical and mental." Read More ![]() Unrealistic ExpectationsBy Karen Vally on 14 Jun 2017" Unrealistic expectations are potentially damaging because they set us and others up for failure. When we or someone else falls short, we draw false conclusions, feel negative feelings and act in negative ways." Selena Snow Read More ![]() Living In The Here And NowBy Karen Vally on 25 May 2017" If there's one thing you cannot escape, it's the present. In fact, there's no other way to live..." Read More ![]() What it Means To Be HumanBy Karen Vally on 21 Apr 2017"What puts man in the luxury class among all forms of life is his unique capacity for thought, and his possession of a free will." Read More ![]() Well-beingBy Karen Vally on 20 Mar 2017" We can all say 'yes' to more well-being." Martin Seligman. Read More ![]() Gaining New InsightsBy Karen Vally on 19 Feb 2017" Being aware is not just noting details of what is happening for a few minutes, it is a continuous way of life. It is an openness to everything around you and within you." Learn how to thrive..."Thriving individuals have a spark that fuels energy in themselves and others." They ooze vitality and are constantly learning and growing by acquiring new skills and more knowledge. Read More ![]() An Open MindBy Karen Vally on 13 Jan 2017" If you have an open mind, one of the most tremendous results of that trait will be your ability to perpetually seek and discover new opportunities, new ideas and new approaches to solving the challenges you face." David K. Williams. Read More ![]() A Work in ProgressBy Karen Vally on 14 Dec 2016We were all, once upon a time, one of the above – uncontaminated by the world and blissfully happy. And then we grew up... Read More ![]() Just ImagineBy Karen Vally on 17 Nov 2016" Your imagination is your preview of life's coming attractions." Read More ![]() Self-AwarenessBy Karen Vally on 20 Oct 2016" You can read every productivity tip out there, you can adopt the routines of geniuses, and you can eat up every piece of self-help that comes across the computer screen, but it's completely pointless if you don't know yourself well enough to put the correct advice into practice." Read More ![]() Self-ControlBy Karen Vally on 21 Sep 2016" You won't always succeed in exercising self-control. No one is perfect. There will be lapses. But, over time, and with continual practice, your capacity to exert self-control can substantially increase, leading to a much more fulfilling and rewarding life." Professor Ron R. Rhoades. Read More ![]() Laying New FoundationsBy Karen Vally on 22 Aug 2016" Some of them (our existing beliefs) may have been working in the background for a very long time (such as from childhood) and have never been cosciously questioned, reviewed and updated since." Peter Graham. Read More ![]() A Burning DesireBy Karen Vally on 21 Jul 2016A burning desire is the starting point of all accomplishment. Read More ![]() Our Blind SpotsBy Karen Vally on 21 Jun 2016" When I discover a blind spot ( and this can be as frequently as a few times a day ) and actively address it, I evolve into a better human being." Celes. The most obvious feature of a blind spot is that we need someone else to help us identify it, says Dr Mariette Jansen. " The person I have become today and the person I was in the past are quite different, and it wasn't through luck or an accident. It was through conscious desire and (hard) work." Read More ![]() I Am Because I WriteBy Karen Vally on 24 May 2016" Take time each day to write something about your life's journey. Reflect daily on that which has meaning to you. There is always something but we often let the little miracles go unacknowledged. Capture them, cherish them and claim them as part of the wonderment of your life." Mary Frances Winters. Read More ![]() Feeling ComfortableBy Karen Vally on 25 Apr 2016The key to lasting happiness is found when we develop the ability to align our behaviour with our values. We find meaning and a sense of purpose and feel content. Read More ![]() Untapped PotentialBy Karen Vally on 29 Mar 2016You were once a child, a very curious, fearless and unstoppable child who did not even dream of anything being impossible. You were born with limitless potential and as soon as you had learnt to walk, you began to explore the world around you. And then you started school... Read More ![]() LIFE BOOK 2016By Karen Vally on 16 Dec 2015'The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude. ' William James. Read More ![]() Going Places with Dr Seuss ( A Trip Down Memory Lane )By Karen Vally on 21 Nov 2015" And when things start to happen, don't worry. Don't stew. Just go right along. You'll start happening too...." So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that Life's a Great Balancing Act." Read More ![]() Being HumanBy Karen Vally on 14 Oct 2015" Everyone has inside of them a piece of good news. " Read More ![]() The Driving ForceBy Karen Vally on 24 Sep 2015What role do the 6 Human Needs play in our lives? Read More ![]() The SecretBy Karen Vally on 25 Aug 2015"Activity makes us happier than doing nothing." Read More ![]() The Perpetual ArtistBy Karen Vally on 21 Jul 2015Imagine if you were to become as unstoppable, fearless and determined as the toddler you once were... Read More ![]() The " Safe Harbour "By Karen Vally on 15 Jun 2015We are NOT our comfort zones. We have created them. We have the power to sail away from them. Then can we thrive in ways we never thought were possible. Read More ![]() Inner ResourcesBy Karen Vally on 23 May 2015What are your inner resources? How will you strengthen them? Which inner resources do you wish you had? Read More ![]() BreakthroughsBy Karen Vally on 16 Apr 2015Something is unlocked when a breakthrough occurs. Read More ![]() Shifting FocusBy Karen Vally on 21 Mar 2015" Actually you can change your life in an instant, by making a single decision never to go back to the way you have been living - no matter what." We make changes when the benefits exceed the costs. Read More ![]() Digging DeepBy Karen Vally on 26 Feb 2015" No treasure is ever found close to the surface." Read More ![]() Turning PointBy Karen Vally on 17 Jan 2015" ...a crisis can be a turning point where we move forward in a new and productive direction. It can create an opportunity that we would never have had if things had stayed the same. " Read More ![]() UPBy Karen Vally on 16 Dec 2014"The purpose of life is to...return home to who you once were...In the instant after you were born, you were fearless, pure love, innocent, infinitely wise, of boundless potential and beautifully connected with the unseen hand that created the universe. As a very young child, you were filled with wonder and fully alive to life. Most of us on the planet today have lost this connection...this original state of being in which we were unafraid to walk towards possibility and reach for the stars. The whole reason we are alive...is to grow into our greatest selves and remember the truth about who we fundamentally are. Life will support you perfectly in this quest." Robin Sharma Read More ![]() Quality ControlBy Karen Vally on 17 Nov 2014By aligning our behaviour with our priorities, we can greatly enhance the quality of our lives. Read More ![]() BlissBy Karen Vally on 27 Oct 2014"The quality of your life is not dictated by what you do - it's how you feel about your activities that matters." Read More ![]() Invisible To The EyeBy Karen Vally on 24 Sep 2014A person is a person through other people. Read More ![]() Be YourselfBy Karen Vally on 23 Aug 2014By making a difference in the life of another person, we give our lives meaning and purpose. Read More ![]() A MentorBy Karen Vally on 26 Jul 2014Being mentored is about making a decision to form a partnership with a more knowledgeable and experienced person, so that we can maximise our potential, improve our skills, increase our productivity and become the person we want to be. A mentor motivates, encourages and empowers their mentee by sharing their knowledge and experence. The mentee develops a sharper focus and gains insight and fulfillment. The process of change is accelerated and is far more effective. Read More ![]() Taking Time To ThinkBy Karen Vally on 22 Jun 2014How much time do you spend thinking? Read More ![]() BecomingBy Karen Vally on 20 May 2014Their awareness is much sharper, they constantly observe themselves, and they know what to do when they fall back into their old habits. Read More ![]() Perfectionism, Productivity and DistractionsBy Karen Vally on 25 Apr 2014'The key to productivity is knowing where and how you work best and having the discipline to create your world the way you want it.' Philip Humbert Read More ![]() HabitsBy Karen Vally on 26 Mar 2014Although we shall never escape our tendency to form habits, we are able to CHOOSE which ones we would like to integrate into our daily lives. Read More ![]() RootsBy Karen Vally on 19 Feb 2014"Let your roots grow down into Him and draw up nourishment from Him." Read More ![]() Overcoming Anxiety and FearBy Karen Vally on 25 Jan 2014"Old grooves can be deep, familiar and slippery - especially when you forget to practise and use what got you out of them in the first place. Eventually you believe that you never changed and that all your past efforts were in vain, which is one of the biggest misconceptions of life." Read More ![]() A Wake Up CallBy Karen Vally on 07 Jan 2014We all live our lives as if we're not going to die. It's the furtherest thing from our minds as we hurry our way through our list of things to do... Read More ![]() The Butterfly Reflects on 2013By Karen Vally on 24 Dec 2013Living my dream Read More ![]() Our Great GardenerBy Karen Vally on 12 Dec 2013While in he was in prison, he was allowed to have a small, narrow garden. He transformed it into a place where he could soothe his soul. It was a place where he felt relaxed and where he recalled his childhood memories. We all need the equivalent of a garden in our lives to revitalise us. Read More ![]() Decisions, Decisions, Decisions...By Karen Vally on 29 Nov 2013'Our decisions determine our destiny' - Anthony Robbins Read More ![]() Making ConversationBy Karen Vally on 08 Nov 2013Our uniqueness - that's the one thing that will make us more effective in making conversation... Read More ![]() How Well Do You Manage Your Time?By Karen Vally on 19 Oct 201310 Tips For Managing Your Time More Efficiently Read More ![]() Awesome WonderBy Karen Vally on 21 Sep 2013...I chose to do things differently...read more Read More ![]() A Kaleidoscope Of Ideas And InspirationBy Karen Vally on 24 Aug 2013'Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die.' Read More ![]() MemoriesBy Karen Vally on 26 Jul 2013Memories are a priceless gift... Read More ![]() FriendshipsBy Karen Vally on 26 Jul 2013Celebrate your friendships today. Reflect upon the way in which they have enhanced your life. Say thank you to your friends today. It might be the last time you get an opportunity to do so. Read More ![]() What Makes Your Soul Dance?By Karen Vally on 12 Jul 2013Whilst the sight of butterflies, bridges and rainbows... bring a smile to my face and joy to my heart... what is your favourite thing? Read More Making A DifferenceBy Karen Vally on 03 Jul 2013What made you get out of bed this morning? Was it simply to repeat the same routine of the previous day, or was it to fulfil your true purpose? Read More ![]() Inside StoryBy Karen Vally on 18 Jun 2013I recently made a decision to swop the “perceived” comfort of a job in the Corporate World for “permanent residence” in the land of ”Bliss”. Instead of living my life as a” wound up spring” in an environment ruled by fear, I now wake up every morning, feeling calm and very grateful that I am a self employed New Insights Life Coach. But the transformation did not take place overnight-it took just over two years...the metamorphosis, that is, from a caterpillar trapped in a “cocoon”, to a colourful butterfly basking in the warmth of her new found freedom. Read More |
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