Category Archives: Habits

Good habits serve us. Bad habits sabotage us. Fortunately. good habits are always possible.

Preparation prevents in-coordination

Posted on 30 July 2018 by Kirsten Long

My whole life I’ve never been good at co-ordination. I function fine  – but I do have to think before I say Left or Right! Dancing was not my forte. Sports was never an arena for excellence. Even exercise can … Continue reading →

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Joy Unpacked by Experts

Posted on 21 February 2017 by Kirsten Long

In our Coaching Culture Club meetings, we each make a commitment towards the end of the meeting. At the beginning of the next meeting, we tune into accountability by giving one word that describes how well we kept our commitment. … Continue reading →

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The Craziest Competition of All

Posted on 11 January 2017 by Kirsten Long

I walked out this morning at 6:30, hoping it would be cool. My dog was, as usual, beside himself with excitement. As we (my dog and me) rounded the bend, I noticed a young man with the biggest mop of … Continue reading →

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Warning: huge losses due to busyness

Posted on 30 November 2016 by Kirsten Long

What I read this morning led me to answer a question in my journal, and this sparked an awful realization for me. My busyness could be an issue. One of my closest and dearest friends often calls me “Busy Bee’. I … Continue reading →

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What you do today defines you tomorrow

Posted on 16 November 2016 by Kirsten Long

Every now and again I read something that makes a light bulb go off in my head – it’s that elusive “aha” moment that we all enjoy. I’ve had a mad and crazy year. I have made more mistakes in … Continue reading →

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Believing is Seeing

Posted on 11 May 2016 by Kirsten Long

Many years ago I met an old man with a silver beard and a poncho. He told me: Believing is seeing! I didn’t believe him. Slowly, over the years, I began to understand … I know that when a person … Continue reading →

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The darker side of “Just in Case”

Posted on 9 September 2015 by Kirsten Long

When I was young our family was devastated by the death of my sister. Watching the pain my parents went through was almost unbearable. One of the strange decisions I came to eventually was this: I would have lots of … Continue reading →

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Just in case

Posted on 13 August 2015 by Kirsten Long

Last week I got stuck into my pantry. The messiness had been driving me crazy. I decided – today was the day. I emptied all the shelves, then surveyed the kitchen counter. It was covered in hundreds of jars, bottles … Continue reading →

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Don’t Say No To Yourself Before They Do

Posted on 29 July 2013 by Kirsten Long

 “Should I ask?” I wondered. One thing I know, for sure, is that my father loves ice-cream. He had been through a horrendous time of surgery and recovery so when his meal was delivered I wanted to get him some … Continue reading →

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How to Give Your Family Your Best

Posted on 26 February 2013 by Kirsten Long

There is the best of you. There is the worst of you. There is a whole lot of you in between these two extremes. Who gets the best? Who gets the worst? Perhaps your work days are a little like … Continue reading →

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