We’re Moving Away from ‘Shoulds’ and ‘Have-Tos’ – But There’s a Price
By: Brian Harris
The right of each individual to be astonishing, amazing, independent and – well, individual – has never been more firmly asserted than now. Read more
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7 Signs of a Healthy Relationship
By: Brian Harris
What signs we can look for to indicate we are in a healthy relationship. Of course, if the signs aren’t there, we can move into the “what can we do about this?” territory. Hope it’s helpful… Read more
Refresh: Arguing for the Sake of Heaven – Why we need Curious Conversations
By: Brian Harris
I especially love the Jonathan Sacks insight that it is better to lose an argument, for when we do, we gain new knowledge, whereas when we win an argument, we simply have an established view reinforced. It’s a refreshing take. Roll on the losses! Read more
Because feelings don’t happen to us, but for us…
By: Brian Harris
My regular readers will know how often my blog posts are sparked by throw away comments from podcasts I have listened to that don’t necessarily have much to do with what the podcast was about, but do reflect how my mind worked after hearing the comment. Read more
Nature, Nurture; Genes or Environment; Free Will or Predestination?
By: Brian Harris
It was my very first assignment at University. The topic: “Discuss the nature, nurture controversy.” It was an interesting start to my academic career. Read more
Refresh: Thinking about Fixed and Growth Mindsets
By: Brian Harris
It is argued that a growth mindset can be developed, and educational programs have been designed to help people to do so.
Our Many Coloured Days: On the Brown, Grey and Purple Ones…
By: Brian Harris
I imagine that many of my readers are Dr Seuss fans. What’s not to like about him? Green Eggs and Ham, The Grinch, and all the rest we are introduced to in Theodor Geisel’s wonderful world. Among my favourites are My Many Coloured Days, which attaches a colour to the different moods we encounter in life, with the liberating conclusion that whatever the colour of a particular day, “it turns out all right you see… and I go back to being ME.”
Feeling Disqualified? In God’s Hands, Our Stories are Transformed
By: Brian Harris
Some people have stories that follow them around: “You do know about the time he…” or “You may not realise it, but though she looks like butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth, there was the time that…” Read more
Feeling Demotivated? Some Thoughts to Get You Started
By: Brian Harris
There is something about the Nike slogan “Just do it” that inspires. It’s about facing your fears and taking the critical first step.