Luck is in Your Power

Many of us may not see it, but we are all in a lucky place...because we are lucky to live in a place full of opportunity that we have the power to capitalise on...right to our freedom. I was told yesterday that alot of my success has happened through "luck that many...

THE TRUE POWER OF BEING AN AUTHOR

The joys of being an author run a lot deeper than just launching the book itself...it's the journey in getting there that really puts meaning to it. Everyone has the power to write an inspiring book, bit it is all about the grit and determination in getting there and...

The Importance of putting YOU first.

Thought of the day!! Very often we focus on servicing the things that serve us...our car, our house, our furniture, our electrics we even take insurance out for them, yet sometimes we forget to service the one thing that matters to us most....OURSELVES! Funny...it...

COVID: The Essence of not slacking.

COVID: The Essence of not slacking.

Saturday was definitely a day of reflection of both appreciation and 'needs must'. I spoke to a friend over the phone who lives in Devon. Been a long time as he doesn't use socual media at all. He lost his brother and his dad to COVID-19 this year. He got emotional...

AFFIRMATIONS CHANGE THE GAME.

AFFIRMATIONS CHANGE THE GAME.

It's very easy to let life's drastic and sometimes cruel events get us in a very low state. We are all human and hence are allowed, now and then, to feel low and depressed but you have to have a cut off point where you say enough is enough and move on. Enter...

YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO INSPIRE!!

YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO INSPIRE!!

Isn't it amazing that a man who has lived for a century can still inspire a nation in the most incredible day? Captain Tom Moore, at the tender age of 99, going into his 100th birthday, walked 100 lengths of his garden to raise a colossal £32m for the NHS in the fight...

IT’S NOT WHAT HAPPEND TO YOU, IT’S HOW YOU RESPOND THAT COUNTS!

IT’S NOT WHAT HAPPEND TO YOU, IT’S HOW YOU RESPOND THAT COUNTS!

Self respect is a huge thing. When we give ourselves enough of it we grow beyond even what we could imagine and the world takes notice. I look back on this year, this new decade so far and boy has it been one heck of a rollercoaster ride or what!! The year started...

CORONA VIRUS MAKES US APPRECIATE WHAT WE DIDN’T FOR SO LONG.

CORONA VIRUS MAKES US APPRECIATE WHAT WE DIDN’T FOR SO LONG.

For so long in society we have continued to take many things for granted. We have focused our energy so much on the prized things in life we have forgotten for a long time the things that truly matter to us...UNTIL CORONA VIRUS CAME! For so long in our life we focus...

YOUR REASON “WHY” IS THE ULTIMATE MOTIVATION

YOUR REASON “WHY” IS THE ULTIMATE MOTIVATION

People always talk about having a motivation to do things, or sometimes the lack of it. The truth is that success is not in the motivation, it's in your reason WHY. If your Why is strong enough the motivation thing takes care if itself. If you want to go to the toilet...

CORONA VIRUS: Rise of new goals.

CORONA VIRUS: Rise of new goals.

So, with Corona Virus still asserting itself across the globe and unwilling to budge for a while, all pubs, restaurants and public gatherings are now closed, supermarkets are religiously applying the social distancing rule which is causing queueing chaos right into...

SUCCESS IS BUILT FROM DARKNESS!

SUCCESS IS BUILT FROM DARKNESS!

This is a picture of me speaking on stage 2 years ago in front of 7000 people. Look at the glow of happiness, the determination, the buzz from inspiring others, the focus...tells a beautiful fairytale, but we never know the story behind it until it is told. Behind...

SAY NO TO LIMITATIONS!

SAY NO TO LIMITATIONS!

This is my at the age of 40 doing a jumping spinning kick. Look at the height and the focus, I'm simply proud to be a high flyer. What is so special about this picture? I mean, anyone can jump and kick right? Yes they can, but many don't because of the negative...

TRUE GROWTH EVOLVES FROM EMBRACING YOUR ADVERSITIES.

TRUE GROWTH EVOLVES FROM EMBRACING YOUR ADVERSITIES.

As I sit comfortably in my bed, my eyes look up and I talk to one person… GOD. Thank you God for giving me the endless power to see through my challenges in life. At birth you gave me the gift of tenacity which has stayed with me all my life. Big or small, light or...

THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING TIME FOR WHAT MATTERS.

THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING TIME FOR WHAT MATTERS.

'I DON'T HAVE TIME' It's a very common phrase used by those who just can't be bothered. For the many who just love that super sexy line here is something to think about…… If you get a bottle and pour it with stones, rocks and shells it looks pretty full up. Then you...

LOCKDOWN CREATIVITY: Boosting Your Immune System

LOCKDOWN CREATIVITY: Boosting Your Immune System

Being stuck at home during lockdown is gloomy for some but for other it has been the opportunity to try new things and focus on what is important. For me it has been a out what foods help the immune system and getting together daily meal ideas incorporating these...

HOW MOBILE PHONES CAN BE YOUR LIFE SAVING GRACE.

HOW MOBILE PHONES CAN BE YOUR LIFE SAVING GRACE.

Mobile Phones...they detract out attention away so well, they are addictive, they encourage more gaming and less education, they cause car accidents and probably make the bulk of police fines. Yes this is true to an extent but it is also a common stigma attached to...

LIVING LIFE ON THE FRONT FOOT.

LIVING LIFE ON THE FRONT FOOT.

I'm going to talk about the one thing that us guys love with a passion...FOOTBALL! During the Corona Virus Pandemic football is one of the sports that is badly being missed but this is also enabling us to put it into perspective of life... In football there are many...

Relationships are like two cars racing side by side.

Relationships are like two cars racing side by side.

In life, I've heard the saying that 'to be the man, you have to Be the man'. Imagine two cars on a race track both going at top speed. they stay together, side by side…they are inseparable. They have the same pace, speed, aggression, power, they are simply like for...

CORONA VIRUS: Unity over Ignorance is Key.

CORONA VIRUS: Unity over Ignorance is Key.

Ok….so Our Prime Minister and also our Health Secretary have tested positive for COVID-19 And what I've seen on social media is shocking. I'm not into politics myself but… People still complaining of what Boris hasn't tackled, People are poking fun at him, People who...

CORONA VIRUS: The teacher of Unselfishness.

CORONA VIRUS: The teacher of Unselfishness.

From people visiting elderly neighbours to but them food, to saying Hi and wishing well to strangers, to putting family's health before anything else we are seeing random acts of kindness everywhere in the world. Every other Sunday I see my daughter for 3 hours as...

UK Corona Virus Lockdown: Appreciation not Depreciation!

UK Corona Virus Lockdown: Appreciation not Depreciation!

So, the UK, like most other countries, has gone into Lockdown which means that unless it is absolutely necessary as defined by Boris himself, you are not allowed out of the house. Many people are suddenly feeling dark about alot of things such as job security, boredom...

CORONAVIRUS: The need for Self-respect.

CORONAVIRUS: The need for Self-respect.

So we have a United front of the Prime Minister, the Police, the NHS and of course, ourselves exercising due diligence as required...or so it would seem. With pubs, restaurants, Cinemas and gyms all shutting down you think that sends a clear message to everyone about...

MOTHERS, OUR REAL SUPER HEROES.

MOTHERS, OUR REAL SUPER HEROES.

Many of us are wowed when we watch films involving superheroes. The magic powers they have blow us away and we have this desire to be like them...to be able to do things that no other person can. When we are young, we don't understand the real meaning of superheroes...

USING CHRISTMAS TO SPREAD THE LOVE!

USING CHRISTMAS TO SPREAD THE LOVE!

Following on from my lady blog about how Corona Virus and Christmas share a bond, this Pandemic has brought some dark days for a few people who have had to self-iscolate. We've also seen people at each others throats in public places for petty things, we've seen...

CORONA VIRUS AND CHRISTMAS SHARE A COMMON BOND.

CORONA VIRUS AND CHRISTMAS SHARE A COMMON BOND.

This was a photo I took yesterday outside a supermarket with a homeless person. I gave her £1, took a selfie with her and made her smile. At a time when a Virus is spreading around the world thick and fast and people have got homes to go to, this person hasn't so...

SELF ISOLATION, SELF OPPORTUNITY.

SELF ISOLATION, SELF OPPORTUNITY.

With many in the world in self isolation due to the Corona Virus spread there is curse about 'being home and doing nothing' when in fact this gives us one thing to do alot of what we don't often get to take advantage of...OPPORTUNITY. This is an opportunity for us to...

CORONA VIRUS: THE NEED FOR THOUGHT AND CONSIDERATION.

CORONA VIRUS: THE NEED FOR THOUGHT AND CONSIDERATION.

Going to supermarkets these days is a daunting prospect for some people, particularly the elderly and those with low immune levels or health issues. People are going into supermarkets piling up on medicines, toilet rolls, kitchen towels, sanitisers and pasta when they...

CORONA VIRUS: CHARACTER BUILDER OR CHARACTER DESTROYER??

CORONA VIRUS: CHARACTER BUILDER OR CHARACTER DESTROYER??

So, we've all been in the company of Anthrax, West Nile Virus, SARS, Bird Flu, Ecoli, The Financial Collapse, Swine Flu, Ebola, ISIS, Zika and Nipah Virus...all huge threats to our Well being. But they all have something in common...They weren't as deadly as they were...

CORONA VIRUS – THE IMPORTANCE OF DAILY HABITS OF WHAT MATTERS!

CORONA VIRUS – THE IMPORTANCE OF DAILY HABITS OF WHAT MATTERS!

Since the Corona Virus Outbreak one issue has dominated the headlines - PANIC BUYING! People going crazy about buying toilet rolls, sanitiser wipes and hand washes. People are now so suddenly doing workouts at home after spending so much time being lazy, people going...