by Karen Brown | Jan 30, 2016 | TED talks
When having a look at what TED talks I should have a look at this week, one playlist jumped out at me: how (and why) to forgive. Forgiveness can be thought of as a conscious decision to let go of the anger, pain and resentment caused by a past hurt. Without it, you...
by Karen Brown | Jan 27, 2016 | Mindset practices, Self-belief
I have many roles in my life: wife mother carer chauffeur cook cleaner chief nagging person etc. And that’s before you even look at my work life! So you’ll understand that, on some days, simply getting my dad through the day or helping my son with his...
by Karen Brown | Jan 24, 2016 | Book reviews
A Town Like Alice by Neville Shute is one of my absolute favourite books, so when I started decluttering my books and had to think about which books I really love, this one was always going to be a keeper! I get it down periodically to read, and the declutter reminded...
by Karen Brown | Jan 23, 2016 | TED talks
I had tickets to go to the TEDx event in Omagh last year, however, circumstances at the time meant that I couldn’t go. This year, I’m hoping that luck will be on my side. I have the tickets bought and paid for, and have the date in my diary, so...
by Karen Brown | Jan 20, 2016 | Goals, Mindset practices
As part of my coaching course, one of my essays was to define success. In my research, I found there were the usual dictionary definitions: the accomplishment of an aim or purpose the fact of getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame the correct or desired result...