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Summer Holiday Anyone?

Joey — Thu, 20 May 2010 17:09:35 +0000

I read a report in the paper the other day that the British are guaranteed a long, hot Summer. Get the barbeques ready and the sunglasses out. Who needs to fly abroad anyway? This way you get to beat the ash. So, what holiday plans have you got for this summer (or winter if you’re in Oz)? Please do share the exciting ones with us – it always gives me ideas for my next vacation!

In a few days, Greg and I are flying out to Antibes in the South of France. It’s not technically a holiday because we’ll still be working out there but it still gives us a chance to dine out on all that yummy French food. Isn’t French food just the best? I just love the way the French practically build their whole day around their meals. I like that they place this at the centre of their existence. It says something about how healthy they are – rather than placing their lives around their workload.

Holidays aren’t just an annual event are they? In our business we permanently aim for the relaxed edge that holidays give us. What you get out of holidays – the time to unwind and relax and get the work/life balance into perspective – we try to strive for everyday. How can you bring the holiday into your work-life? It’s actually more productive than you think….

Think about it this week as you soak in the sun in your lunch-break.

Chaos and calm

Joey — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:17:51 +0000

Hi!

This one is more a reminder post- or a thought for the day if you will.

Someone told me recently that Mercury was in retrograde. Not being too astrological myself I didn’t know what that meant, or whether it meant anything really… so I googled it.

Then discovered that perhaps the apparent chaos that seems to be everywhere around recently may have an astrological reason! Or maybe not.

Perhaps it is just so that we can learn that no matter what goes on around us, no matter how concerning, stressful, unexplainable, or devastating- that if you can connect with the quiet place inside that remembers why you’re doing it all, that you can survive.

So- if naughty Mercury is wreaking havoc; or you’re just having a tough day- remember that there’s a part of you that is watching it all happen and is unaffected.

Try it on.

Love Jo

Some amusing reflections on personal development

Joey — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:03:52 +0000

Hi guys,

Greg’s brother sent these to me today. They certainly made me giggle, so I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

Cheers!

Joey

What makes men get out of bed in the morning?

Joey — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:56:34 +0000

Are men and women driven by different things? Is it true that we are hard-wired differently, and motivated differently? Pina De Rosa, who has been studying men (lads, she’s had you under the microscope!) for 7 years, thinks the answer is yes!

And if this is true, can undertsanding the difference between men and women help us all to lead a much more peaceful and fulfilling life?

Having spent the weekend in Pina’s workshop last weekend, I’m convinced EVERYONE needs this information!! The information is breakthrough type stuff from PAX, an organisation started by Alison Armstrong 16 years ago. You can find out more on www.understandmen.com.

But before you do…make yourself a cup of tea, and spend 15 minutes having a listen (click here) to this great interview where she reveals a couple of secrets to understanding men!

Pina De Rosa reveals the secrets of what makes men get out of bed in the morning!

Here’s to a great day!

Love Joey x