by Kerrie Phipps What happens when you set a goal/make a commitment? 1. You encounter resistance – it’s like there’s a test to see how serious you are about creating positive change. All kinds of things occur – you suddenly get busier than ever, and you think maybe it’s not the time for this after…
I’m grateful for the journey of this past 100 Days, and grateful for those who have shared the journey. I’m grateful to Glenda for our conversation in Orange which kicked off this discipline, which has been good for me, and has impacted others. I’m grateful that I can develop in my skills (adding photos and…
I’m grateful for wonderful books. I came across this one, Everyday Greatness, (Stephen R Covey, David K Hatch) at the library last week when Ethan was stocking up. It has heaps of great quotes, and some short stories that are incredibly inspiring. I learned more about Abraham Lincoln’s early days, in the chapter titled Humility.…
I’m grateful for the school my son attends. I’m so thankful for the staff and school community who make the school what it is. I just attended the School Association meeting and was delighted to hear all the progress since the last one I attended (Term One I believe). The school has been granted the…
It seems that on a day like Day 80, I should be writing something really profound, but today was one of those days where you just do your work and chose to be grateful in the moment. I’m facing a few challenges at the moment, so I’m grateful for supportive friends, grateful that this week…
My gratitude today is for the feedback I’ve been getting about this 100 Days of Gratitude blog. It was just an idea that emerged with a facebook friend who I met for coffee in a nearby town, and I jumped at the idea, thinking it would be a useful exercise for me to actually commit…
Kids movies are certainly more than meets the eye (often)… I’m grateful today for a few thoughts from Finding Nemo, which Ethan watched this afternoon as I worked on my new (almost complete) book. I absolutely love Dory’s philosophy when it comes to uncertainty or challenge – “just keep swimming, just keep swimming…” (and it’s…
So grateful for a fabulous day with amazing difference-makers at the International Coach Federation Conference in Adelaide. I had the great honour and privilege of leading a 3/4 day stream on creating a viable and inspiring coaching business. The participants connected well with each other and found the whole event really useful and inspiring, which…
So grateful to have the proofed copy of the book! So this pictured icon is the sign that the book is moving forward well. Gosh it’s an inspiring read! I can’t wait to sit down and read it properly – not from an editing perspective. It starts with a brilliant Foreword by Tim Fischer AC,…