Someone asked me recently why I had called my blog “The Holly Tree Tales” and whether it had some special meaning. I was pleased to be asked, as I had been meaning to write about this ever since setting up the blog on 1 January 2015! If you have ever seen a holly tree in … Continue reading Why “The Holly Tree Tales”?
About the Author
It Takes Courage
One of the key skills that we need in our ‘tool box’ for life, is courage. This is a little story about how I rediscovered mine and how I can help you to tap into yours.
How To Grow Your Life
Today I thought I would tell you a little about myself, as my blog was set up to do just that, as well as to add value to your journey in life!These are a few words I wrote in February 2020, on another platform, which give a little peek into some of how I do … Continue reading How To Grow Your Life
Getting The Hang Of The Online Stage
https://player.vimeo.com/video/437492742 Speaking to a live audience on Facebook at The Holly Tree Tales on 12 May 2020Who would have thought that this would be me? A mere three years ago there was no way you would have found me on any stage or speaking to video. Not scheduled, not scripted, not impromptu. Back then, I … Continue reading Getting The Hang Of The Online Stage
Maintaining Optimism
This week I am speaking in a few different places about the need to maintain optimism in any situation.I have found that optimism is the one factor that has enabled me to overcome most of the hardships in my life and that being an Optimist has made it possible for me to get back up … Continue reading Maintaining Optimism
Fridays Live ~ A Podcast Chat With Tips On How To Cope In Isolation
Dear Readers,Just to let you know that I shall be going live on Podbean today at 4pm UK, as I have been doing for the past couple of weeks, and would love you to join me there. This is still the early stage of the podcast journey and is the beginning of a whole new … Continue reading Fridays Live ~ A Podcast Chat With Tips On How To Cope In Isolation
Suddenly Lift Off
What do you do when suddenly you find yourself flying through mid-air and you are not in the least bit prepared for this?Well, one thing is ... you wing it.I have completely neglected my blog audience by virtue of having been ensconced in doing a Mastermind & Knowledge Broker course since mid-March and, as a … Continue reading Suddenly Lift Off
How To Have A Good Mindset During Lockdown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kApeXBoHr0s&t=39s Are you feeling stuck and finding the lockdown experience tedious? Are you feeling blessed to be in “lockdown”? Would it help to know that the way we think about our circumstances can be a major influencer of our outcomes and results? This is an early morning message that I recorded on Sunday 3 May … Continue reading How To Have A Good Mindset During Lockdown
The Holly Tree Tales 