#contentology #mindovermatter Mind over matter is a simple saying, but is incredibly meaningful. Whilst the definition is about being able to control a physical condition by controlling our mind, this ability to use our mind to control our physical self and other things, can lends itself to so many circumstances. For me it’s about ourContinue reading “Mind Over Matter”
Author Archives: Kate French
What ‘gets your goat?’
#contentology #whatgetsyourgoat? It is so interesting that in thinking about what ‘gets your goat’ whichmeans what really, really irritates you has been expressed in this reallyunusual way. And although I have used this phrase, I was curious to where it camefrom…..there are a couple of theories, one is that goats used to be putin withContinue reading “What ‘gets your goat?’”
Clean Slate
#contentology #cleanslate How awesome is the beginning of something new and fresh like the beginnings of a new month but also the beginnings of Spring! For me, I love the warmth, so the change of Seasons into the warmer months of the year fills me with freshness and optimism and joy. It also means weContinue reading “Clean Slate”
BrightSide
#contentology #brightside I’m someone who naturally looks on the bright side of things, a trait that most of the time can be very good, as I tend not to get depressed or deflated easily (or for too long). The only time that I find this tendency to look on the bright side is a drawbackContinue reading “BrightSide”
Nickname
#contentology #nickname A name that I was given by a few friends in high school was ‘Saunderhead’ or ‘Saunders’ (maiden surname). Only a few call me by these, but especially now, it’s fun to be called names that were made with fondness, by friends that I still know and love, from many, many years before.Continue reading “Nickname”
Be Optimistic
#contentology#somethingIknowforsureSomething I know for sure is that when we do the work, when we make the change, we will get the positive payoff. I have certainty in the strategy’s and skills that I teach my clients and families and know for sure that if we practice them regularly in between sessions, that you will getContinue reading “Be Optimistic”
Love Languages
#contentology #lovelanguages Gary Chapman has written a number of books including The 5 LoveLanguages, indicating he believes that humans have different ways ofexpressing and receiving love from our partners and those we careabout. He’s gone on to write about these love languages and how theycan be utilised with our children and family members, not justContinue reading “Love Languages”
Spontaneous or Planned
#contentology #spontaneousorplanned Being spontaneous is definitely not in my nature, in fact it’s something thatI’m actually trying harder to do, to inject more fun and more lightness into mymental attitude and into my children’s life. So on the weekend I suggestedgoing to a new place for a walk, which initially was met with someapprehension andContinue reading “Spontaneous or Planned”
Something I learnt
#contentology #somethingILearnt It’s that if I say I’m going to do something and actually put a deadline on it, Itend to get it done. I was meeting with my small mentoring group yesterdayand talking about my program Glimmer that I wanted to get out as quick aspossible, because later in the year I’m getting busierContinue reading “Something I learnt”
Family Games
#contentology #makingfunfamilygames During iso, we’ve gotten our hands on Cards Against Humanity-Familyedition and this has been a great lot of fun for everyone. And during the firstiso in particular we were playing this a bit. And UNO Flip, which is a newedition of UNO and lots and fun and laughter for everyone-with gamesbecoming quite competitiveContinue reading “Family Games”
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