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Mirror of the Soul

May 1, 2019 | Living Money, Me, Self discovery

Received wisdom has it that our eyes are the mirror of the soul. Arguably, however, the true mirror of the soul is your money

Money makes the world go round

Apr 1, 2019 | Money, Practical money

Money in its transactional, functional role does make the world go round, and economists are able to tell us how in Economics lesson 101.

Don’t panic, retire gracefully

Mar 1, 2019 | Living Money, Retirement, Work

If you think preparing for retirement is all about money you have missed the point. Chose a combination of happiness, wealth and impact to deliver a meaningful retirement free from futility and pointlessness.

How to harness the power of money

Feb 1, 2019 | Living Money, Money, Relationship with money

Use your three inner advisers to harness the power of money by recognising and managing the many roles of money in your life.

Meaningful work: how to find and get paid for it

Jan 1, 2019 | Assignments, Living Money, Work

You spend over a third of every waking week at work. It would be disheartening to do this just for the money, to say the least. Instead, find meaningful work to provide you with happiness and money

2019 Trends

Dec 31, 2018 | Living Money, My World, Trends

As we enter the new year, here is a summary of global trends for 2019 and beyond.

Mastering philanthropy and altruism

Dec 1, 2018 | Living Money, My World, Stages

In this season of charity and gifts how do you decide who to give to, how much to give and how. Find help in drawing up your own personal plan for contributing to build a better world.

Change your brain; release your potential

Nov 1, 2018 | Living Money, Me, Self discovery

Your brain can and does change. By learning how it works and taking steps to change your brain you can b better master your life and your money and tap the unused potential in you.

Save or spend?

Oct 1, 2018 | Living Money, Money, Spirit of money

The save or spend choice is at the heart of your relationship with money. Is your life a hunt to make a fortune? Or is it about about how to make a difference?

Financial review – qualitative appreciation or quantitative evaluation?

Sep 1, 2018 | Living Money, Resource planning, Resources

Use your life and financial review to focus on what you have. Give thanks for what you have and appreciate its ability to help you grow.

Take a voyage of transformation

Aug 1, 2018 | Growth, Living Money, Personal development

Embarking on a voyage is not dissimilar to participating in an initiation ceremony. It is ‘a rite of passage to a new form of existence’.

Make deadlines work for you

Jul 1, 2018 | Growth, Living Money, Personal development

Delving more deeply into our theme of summer travel, this post examines the role and benefits of deadlines in our journeys.

Why travel spend needs a higher priority

Jul 1, 2018 | Growth, Living Money, Personal development

Travel often becomes a residual item in expenditure plans after everything else. Now is the time to re-assess your priorities in this area. Here’s why.

Health assessments from online doctors

Jun 1, 2018 | Health, Resources

Using an online doctor is the way forward for dealing with your health problems. Advances in AI and communications now make it easier to obtain a fast and accurate health assessment and maintain the fitness of your mind and your body.

Open banking payments revolution

May 1, 2018 | Financial Planning, Resources

Banking has been digitised, re-regulated, technologised and invaded by new entrants. Open banking will deliver remarkable changes in both the way you move money around, and in the way you store and access information about your money. It promises to revolutionise how you manage this important resource.

Recovering from a fall

Apr 1, 2018 | Growth, Integrity

Falling down is embarrassing, or worse. Our mistakes lead to shame, so understanding the emotional consequences is an important first step in recovering from a fall.

Financial organisation

Mar 1, 2018 | Money, Practical money

Financial organisation balances passion and prudence, impulse and forethought, living in the moment and being responsible for long term security.

Letting go

Feb 1, 2018 | Growth, Integrity

Money is often a proxy for the ego. When it comes to money, letting go of our ‘financial ego’ and replacing it with ‘financial compassion’ can be deeply liberating.

Journey

Jan 1, 2018 | Money, Relationship with money

It takes courage and self-compassion to tell the true story of our painful money journeys. When we do it leads to freedom and integrity.

Relationship

Dec 1, 2017 | Money, Relationship with money

Our relationship with money is where life and money meet and form our route to happiness and freedom, so why do we pay it so little attention?

Self-awareness

Nov 1, 2017 | Me, Self discovery

You can grow and develop, become a different and better person, lead a fun-filled, stress-free life by promoting greater self-awareness

Financial planning

Oct 1, 2017 | Financial Planning, Resources

Financial planning and life coaching both have blind spots. Combining the two delivers a powerful transformational approach to our lives and money.

Wealth

Sep 1, 2017 | Money, Spirit of money

Understanding the true meaning of wealth helps us achieve greater happiness and freedom than simply quantifying, categorising and organising our wealth.

Four Sustainable, Personal Resources

Sep 1, 2017 | Cornerstone content, Resources

You have four potentially sustainable resources at your disposal: money, skills, physical assets and connections. You probably spend surprisingly little time managing and developing these. However, advances in technology and changing attitudes make it easier than ever to develop and use your resources in a sustainable way to achieve a fulfilled and meaningful life.

The Shape of Work to Come

Sep 1, 2017 | Cornerstone content, Work

Work serves many purposes, from bringing in an income to heightening self-esteem. Your challenge is to find and do great, world-changing work that provides financial and personal satisfaction.

The Humanity of Money

Sep 1, 2017 | Cornerstone content, Money

Money interacts with you on many different levels. It plays to the psychologist, the accountant and the technician in you. These conversations form the basis of your relationship with money and leads to your personal and financial freedom.

Invest and Plan for Personal Growth

Sep 1, 2017 | Cornerstone content, Growth

Your personal development is only just beginning when you leave school or university. Plan and budget for it today because you will certainly need to invest in yourself throughout your life.

Understand your World for a Meaningful Life

Sep 1, 2017 | Cornerstone content, My World

Understanding the world in which you engage is essential for a meaningful life. Select the arenas you play in with care. Understand the context of your world and your audience to become the lead role on your own stage.

Mental and moral determinants of character

Sep 1, 2017 | Cornerstone content, Me

Your character is a unique combination of mental and moral qualities that distinguishes you from everyone else. These qualities determine how you act and react throughout life. Self awareness and a good understanding of your character is therefore essential for a fulfilled life.

Sleep at Night, Find Meaning by Day

Sep 1, 2017 | Cornerstone content, Living Money

To sleep at night and live meaningfully by day requires a comprehensive integration of your life and money, a full understanding of the role of money in your life and a good relationship with money. This is your route to personal and financial freedom.