Why we get stuck in a rut Getting into a rut can be a challenging experience that leaves us feeling stuck, uninspired, and disconnected from our true potential. When we fall into a repetitive pattern of routine and familiarity, our lives can become monotonous, lacking excitement and growth. It often feels as if we’re going …
No man is an island. That’s how the saying goes, isn’t it? And first thing on a Monday morning, as your SCRUM team meeting kicks off, you may wish you were Maldives with endless crystal-blue seas between you and your colleagues! But having a set of people around you who you can call on in …
Chronic procrastination can be debilitating. Whether it be putting off difficult tasks or missing out on fantastic opportunities, procrastination affects nearly everyone at some point in their lives. But knowing why we procrastinate can be one simple step towards overcoming this pernicious obstacle in our path towards living our best lives. There are many different …
The cause of procrastination that’s leaving you helpless: fear! Read More »
Sometimes we find ourselves stuck, struggling with our ever-growing to-do list. We know that we should get started on the tax forms, on redecorating the kitchen or tackling an overgrown garden: tasks which can seem so overwhelming. At this time, it can appear much more enticing to set our sights on lower, hanging fruits that …
You know the feeling. That essay is due in at the end of the month. You’ve got to get the weekly trading figures to Jenna for her presentation by Friday. You’re kitchen sink is overflowing with dirty cups and crockery and if you don’t get washing, you’ll be left eating your cereal with chopsticks. Yet …
By Dr Steve Peters Pub Vermillion Publishing This self-help classic, first published way back in 2012, has sold well over a million copies and graces the shelves of the newest self-help junkies and hails itself as “The mind management programme for confidence, success and happiness”. Personally, I don’t see this as a programme – it …
By Rebekah Borucki Published by Hay House, 2017 As you know by now, the Next Few Steps blog is all about helping you to cut through the crap and find the best information from the best sources, so …
Book Study: You have 4 minutes to change your life Read More »
The self-help genre has been going through a period of boom for the past couple of decades. Visit a library or book shop and the resources available stretch shelf upon shelf. Then add in the YouTube videos, courses, websites and podcasts, and we are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding our Next Few …
How to reach your goals -deciding on your next few steps Read More »
Newton was a pretty smart guy. Cast your minds back to 1687, and you will no doubt recall that our D.J. Isaac laid down his nifty little ear-worm ‘Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica’. I can’t exactly remember how the last verse goes, but the chorus goes something like this: A body at rest tends to stay …