How to Talk About Politics, Religion or Money without Losing Friends (or Your Job)

We’ve all heard the old rule: never talk about politics, religion, or money in polite company. But in a world that’s more connected and more divided than ever, avoiding these topics altogether can feel unrealistic and even dishonest. Whether you’re navigating workplace conversations, family dinners, or friendly debates over drinks, these three topics can quickly […]

Be The Leader of Your Own Life

Anne McKeown Be the leader of your own life

I hope you got lots of lovely gifts for Christmas. I love books and was thrilled to receive the biography of New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, entitled “A New Kind of Leader.” I like reading about women who have goals and ambition, plus a big heart and open mind, so I thoroughly enjoyed this […]

Affirmations

Affirmation

What Are Affirmations? An affirmation is a straightforward statement, which when frequently repeated, profoundly affects both your conscious thinking processes and more importantly, your subconscious.   We say many things to ourselves every minute of the day, some positive but mostly negative.  We tend to focus on what we don’t have, or what’s going wrong, […]