Category Archives: Thought Patterns

We are not often aware of our thought-patterns. The more constructive your thought patterns the more success you will experience in all aspects of your life.

Warning: stories can destroy your life

Posted on 22 August 2013 by Kirsten Long

Stories can ruin your life. I’m talking about the stories you tell yourself – those particular sentences that you repeat to yourself and others OFTEN. A client of mine frequently said this to me: “I haven’t made any money this … Continue reading →

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From the mouths of babes … (in this case my daughter)

Posted on 27 June 2013 by Kirsten Long

This guest post was written by my daughter. Thanks Tash! FIRST WORKING EXPERIENCES To gain work experience as soon as you can is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your future. Most jobs require experience and … Continue reading →

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Liberation from inhibition

Posted on 25 April 2013 by Kirsten Long

One of the things I hate most is walking into a crowded room. If I know a few people, it’s half OK. If its a room full of strangers my anxiety levels rise sky high.  Anyone else out there like … Continue reading →

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Stop allowing tomorrow to win

Posted on 12 February 2013 by Kirsten Long

Picture the scenario. December is over; January sees you stating your goal. You want to lose 5 kg. The first 5 days go well. Then the weekend comes. You’re visiting friends. The snacks get passed around. Ah well, you think, … Continue reading →

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How I Abused my “Why not?”

Posted on 30 January 2013 by Kirsten Long

I have Balekane Mokoditoa to thank for the inspiration for this post. He gave a speech at Toastmasters the other night that truly inspired me. (One of the things I love about Toastmasters!) He told us that throughout his life … Continue reading →

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Two steps to your deepest desires

Posted on 15 January 2013 by Kirsten Long

Many of my readers have reflected their deepest desires for 2013 out there in my previous post. It makes for fascinating reading – these desires reflect a range of human emotions – from deep pain, fear and hopelessness to ambition, … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Directing Your Thoughts

Posted on 19 September 2012 by Kirsten Long

You can’t control your thoughts but you can direct them. Thoughts will pop into your head uninvited – all day long. I don’t really know where they come from or how they get there. A lot of these uninvited thoughts … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Nurture The Greatest Gift of All

Posted on 25 June 2012 by Kirsten Long

Imagine Life Without Imagination… It is impossible to do, isn’t it? Imagination is one of our greatest gifts. Imagination gives us our dreams, our ideas, and our hopes. Imagination releases our creativity and creates possibilities. Look around you – everything … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 No-No’s of Self-Talk

Posted on 10 June 2012 by Kirsten Long

If you hear a voice within you saying, You are not a painter, then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced. Vincent van Goch If you’d been in the car with me the other day you’d have … Continue reading →

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3 Easy Steps to Living a Terrible Life.

Posted on 7 May 2012 by Kirsten Long

Imagine there’s a life – your life. This life of yours has  10 great things about it, and 10 terrible things about it. Let’s say you wake up in the morning and you think about those 10 terrible things – … Continue reading →

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