How to succeed when you feel like giving up Let’s face it. Following a big dream isn’t easy. It involves a lot of risk and effort nicely combined with a huge chunk of uncertainty. While we often read of inspiring achievements and fantastic results, we rarely hear about the sleepless nights, the bouts of confusion, Continue Reading …
Are your dreams safe from your friends? A few weeks ago the1bigthing’s Facebook page received its first negative comment. It was to be expected. After all when we put our thoughts and opinions out there we’re bound to get people who don’t agree with us. What was less expected however, was that the comment was Continue Reading …
Failure will never overtake me if my desire to succeed is strong enough. Og Mandino When I have conversations with people about something they would love to do but haven’t started yet there is often an underlying theme. Whilst outwardly people will say ‘I don’t have the time’ or ‘I don’t have the money’, inwardly Continue Reading …
“The best joke of today is the weather” was my friend’s Facebook status on April Fool’s day. I chuckled as I read the comment while lying in 35-degree heat by the pool. I’d seen comments complaining about the cold in the UK for the past 3 months. They confirmed that my decision to escape to Asia Continue Reading …
This week’s interview is special. If you’ve ever visited South Africa you know how much the country has to offer. I remember dreaming of becoming a park ranger on one of my visits there. Well the formidable didn’t stop at the dreaming stage. She actually took the decision to make it happen, and she did! Continue Reading …
How do you discover your purpose? What are you meant to do in life? Do you battle with these questions? I have, and so do my clients. It’s a question worth answering. Doing work that feels meaningful can significantly increase levels of happiness. This post will show you an effective way to discover your purpose. Continue Reading …
This story gave me goosebumps. There are so many important messages in it, many of which are at the core of what the1bigthing.com is all about. Traci’s parting words are especially inspiring. I know Traci personally and she is one of those people who brings light and laughter wherever she goes. The big lesson I Continue Reading …
In the past 15 years Psychologists have turned their attention to what makes us happy in life. The research is loud and clear, your thinking has a huge impact on this. This post looks at what the research shows is ‘good’ thinking, what is not and shows an easy way to change how you think. Continue Reading …