Here’s what can happen when you start to focus on something you want more of: the opposite sometimes happens. I’m sure you’ve had this experience!
The other day I was focusing on one of my goals happening, and understanding that the essence of that goal at this time was me feeling more confident in my abilities. That night I was to give a speech at the local Toastmasters Club, about which I felt quite confident and was looking forward to doing.
When the time for the speech came though, I was preceded by a new member to the organisation, who proceeded to give a very impassioned and well-constructed speech about being a blonde-haired, blue-eyed European woman who had chosen to become a Muslim. Dressed in a (more...)
I have used the principles I write about here in RichThinkers to bring about all kinds of things in my life, including running a successful counselling practice and health clinic business. Coming from a place of inspiration has enabled me to bring meaning and magic into all that I do, and my background in psychotherapy and counselling, combined with practical business skills, means I am uniquely positioned to help you in both the inner and the outer levels of success. (
What value do you place on your services?
posted in Business Basics, Jane's Blog
This morning after singing practice, I was asked by a colleague if I could mend his backpack for him.
‘Could you mend it for me? I’m willing to pay at least a fiver’, he said.
‘No, no’, I replied, ‘don’t worry, it’ll only take me ten minutes or so’.
‘No, no’ he also replied, ‘it’s worth at least that much to me, it’s been irritating me for so long now’.
Fortunately at this point a glimmer of light went off in my brain, and I told him I’d think about it. And think about it I did, as I walked back through the woods before starting work.
What I said was a great example of what not to do when valuing your services! He did not have the tools, equipment, knowledge or experience (more...)