Category Archives: Life Mastery

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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7 Steps to Improve your Emotional Intelligence

Posted on 1 November 2016 by Kirsten Long

What exactly is EQ (emotional intelligence)? Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify, understand and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. This intelligence includes your ability to be aware of your own and other’s emotions and using emotions effectively to … Continue reading →

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The role you play in a bad relationship

Posted on 6 October 2016 by Kirsten Long

If I were to tell you that you have   played a role in your bad relationship, you will probably get all defensive. More so if you play the blame game: It’s all your partner’s fault. Bear with me. If it’s your partner’s … Continue reading →

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Shhh, don’t tell anyone

Posted on 8 September 2016 by Kirsten Long

When I teach goal setting in prisons, which I do about 10 times a year, I am acutely aware that inmates already know how to set goals. After all, planning a crime includes all the steps to goal setting – … Continue reading →

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Bleah days and a 7 step strategy to fix them

Posted on 11 August 2016 by Kirsten Long

I had an appalling day the other day. For a change  I had no appointments or meetings. I looked forward to a day of “getting lots done”. What happened? I was unmotivated, distracted, got nothing of significance done. I procrastinated. … Continue reading →

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Beware: The Relationship LIE that Destroys.

Posted on 13 July 2016 by Kirsten Long

  Complacency slips unseen  into long-term relationships. You’ve been together for ages. You know your partner really well. You know what they are thinking, what they are feeling and what they will choose to eat at a restaurant. Yes, you … Continue reading →

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Are you a nag?

Posted on 14 June 2016 by Kirsten Long

Morning rush is not always the best time for communication, is it? Sometimes even the simplest sentences cause great irritation. There I was rushing around getting things organised for the day. My husband was going to have a hectic day … 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 Little Frog

Posted on 14 April 2016 by Kirsten Long

My son had been fixing up the ponds and streams in our garden. As  he was tidying up, he noticed a frog hopping along our boundary wall. “Let me rescue this little frog”,  he thought, “before the dog catches it.” … Continue reading →

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Warning: too much fun kills fun

Posted on 17 March 2016 by Kirsten Long

I knew March was going to be crazy. It was. Right now I’m sitting here determined that I will not eat out in another restaurant till next month. I also have a smile on my face. Why? Because my son … Continue reading →

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