by Jo Banks | Dec 30, 2022 | Business, Inspiration, Self Development
Listen to the article (6:08 minutes). As we rapidly approach the New Year, and many of us are contemplating our goals for 2023, I thought it timely to give a reminder of why goals fail so that you can avoid them and create goals that stick. I set goals... 
by Jo Banks | Dec 23, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development
Listen to the article (6:58 minutes). As we’re now at that time of year again, I thought it timely to share a reminder about setting boundaries and taking care of yourself during the festive period. I’ve previously discussed these two topics in my posts,... 
by Jo Banks | Nov 22, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development
Listen to the article (7:30). In previous articles, including last week’s, ‘Feeling Out of Control? Do This…’; I’ve talked a lot about our flight, fight, freeze stress response; in other words, what happens when we enter ‘survival mode’. In this... 
by Jo Banks | Nov 21, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development
Many of us struggle with negative thoughts, especially if, like me, you were brought up in a household where your primary caregivers were worriers, overthinkers and generally negatively focused. I realise that sometimes, it can seem too hard or even impossible to see... 
by Jo Banks | Sep 5, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development
In a previous article, ‘What Labels Are Holding You Back’, I mention that we have to remain consistent with our view of ourselves, so we repeat the same thoughts, beliefs and behaviours that reinforce it. In addition, we also seek evidence and validation to support...