Leadership is leadership. Parenting is leadership. Whether we are leading teams, family big or small, classrooms full of children, organisations, churches, businesses, society, clubs ... the group that we are leading is simply a group that we are leading. No matter the situation: We lead by example. When we become aware and mindful of … Continue reading We Lead By Example
Mentoring
Waking Up
Have you found yourself feeling beaten down by life, wondering whether you can ever rise above the relentless demand from media and the outside world, to adjust continuously in order to please others? Do you find that you feel you are expected to morph into someone whom you aren't, or never might be, without first … Continue reading Waking Up
Authenticity Is A Key
What if I told you that authenticity is a key to a sustainable lifestyle and that being the real, most loving You is what helps others the most? I once cracked under the strain of trying to meet others' demands and expectations, in some cases people who had never ever gone beyond their own comfort zones in … Continue reading Authenticity Is A Key
There Will Always Be Someone
A little positive thought of the day ... There will always be someone who runs faster, climbs higher, earns more, has a better car, smiles more broadly, is more popular ... Focus on what it is that makes your heart truly sing and leave the rest to run their own best race. What others think … Continue reading There Will Always Be Someone
Welcome The Challenges
It is in life's toughest times that we have the opportunities to grow the most. If we don't accept those lessons, recognise them for what they are, learn from them, and expand as human beings within those labour pains, we give birth to nothing new. It is always our choice in the testing times: learn … Continue reading Welcome The Challenges
Narcissism Is Foul
NB. If you recognise that you are experiencing the negative influence of narcissistic behaviour, please seek appropriate support for your wellbeing and mental and emotional fortitude. Remove yourself from any environment that is toxic to you, if possible. Employ positive, constructive 'tools' to rebuild your emotional and psychological strength and learn better ways to cope … Continue reading Narcissism Is Foul
How To Break Chains
Here are a few key things that we can each apply in our daily lives, to bring about positive and healthy change in a variety of ways: Gratitude, helping others, appreciating the abundance of the planet and doing what you can to tread lightly, sharing out of what you have, opening your mind to … Continue reading How To Break Chains
Mindset Matters
Did you know? Misery likes company. Fixed mindsets are draining. Growth mindsets energise us. People with a growth mindset need to be around others with a growth mindset. Be mindful. Mindset matters. ♥ Holly x Special Note: If you are enjoying the content of The Holly Tree Tales, FOLLOW the blog to receive notifications of … Continue reading Mindset Matters
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