Foundational Writings
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The Foundational Writings bring together the articles that shaped my work on identity, self-leadership, purpose, resilience, and personal growth.
While my work has evolved toward identity-based self-leadership and sustainable performance, these articles remain a valuable resource for understanding the psychological and philosophical foundations behind that evolution.
“Gluttony is an emotional escape, a sign something is eating us.” – Peter De Vries How do you overcome emotional eating when you’ve had a stressful day at work? Life may often seem unbearable – you’re overwhelmed with stress, frustration and anxiety. You feel like checking out and retiring in front of the TV with your favourite comfort food to indulge in. …
Tame Your Thoughts “The word courage comes from the French word ‘coeur’, which means heart. True power proceeds not from force, but from love.” — Alan Cohen Have you settled for sitting on the side-lines instead of getting in the game of life with passion, purpose, and power? Have you allowed circumstances or setbacks to …
“It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.” – Claude M. Bristol The power of positive affirmations have the potential to create a life of happiness and peace. If it were a simple process, there would be less darkness in the world …
You Can Live A More Conscious Life “A life lived of choice is a life of conscious action. A life lived of chance is a life of unconscious creation.” — Neale Donald Walsch To live a more conscious life means to be aware of ourselves at each moment. If we are conscious, we are aware …
Today’s guest post is by Dominica Applegate, who is a freelance writer that specializes in personal development, relationships, spirituality, and poetry. Author of eBook, “You Can’t Be Happy If Your Thoughts Suck: 5 Keys To Creating A Life You Love”, Dominica enjoys inspiring and motivating others to change from the inside out and enjoy life’s …
Mindfully Paying Attention “The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness.” — Jon Kabat-Zinn Life can get busy with the fast pace of work, chores, and errands. However, we can still find time to practise mindfulness for more peace and joy. People are concerned with the economy, …
