Creatively responding to a changing world….
Fear! Risk! Loss! Collapse! Danger! Concern! Alert! Threat!
Just some of the headline words in the papers today. It’s true we are living in an ever-changing world, full of uncertainty. But is there a different approach? But is there a different approach? Is there a way to expand into uncertainty for the benefit of our own growth, security and flourishing as well as for the companies we work with?
What’s the Story?
Story is powerful. Story creates our reality. And like a virus, stories can sweep across the world taking on a life of their own. And if we think about this in terms of our own day to day lives, the impact of our teams and the performance of our organisation, we would be foolish not to focus on the stories we are telling.
The Fresh Start Effect
Why new beginnings bring new energy to life
In this article, 4D’s Matt Beresford is exploring the power of Fresh Starts. Why do beginnings have more energy, than ‘middles’ and ‘ends’? And how might we capture some of this fresh start energy, wherever we are in our careers or relationships? Fresh starts and fresh approaches can help us to see our lives in a whole new way. What might you discover, if you start something new, or step in, as if for the first time?
4-Dimensional Dreaming
Never stop dreaming. Dreams are not a childish waste of time. It’s in our dreams that we plant the seeds of our future. In this article, we’re matching the power of dreaming with the energy of intention, so that that we can catch our dreams and turn our wildest fantasises into our reality.
The 4 things you really need this Christmas…
As we step into the festive season we’re thinking about the ‘gifts’ that we all need this Christmas. The invisible gifts of security, connection, wholeness and autonomy. Can we fulfil our own- or someone else’s’- primal human needs this Christmas?
Have you ever wished you could hibernate through winter?
Have you ever woken up on cold November morning and wished for an extra 5 more minutes in bed? Well, what about 5 more days? Weeks? Or even months? Imagine the rejuvenating benefits of an extended period of downtime like this.
From Burnt Out to Fired Up
Are you headed for burn out? A recent study reported that 23% of us are feeling burnt out at work very often or always, while another 44% are feeling burnt out at work sometimes. Given that almost 50% of us will struggle with burnout at least once in our career, why are we not taking it more seriously?
Embracing the Darkness Within
In this article we are exploring the sides of ourselves that we’re often unaware of; the parts of self that get shunned to the edges of our consciousness by ourselves and often by society too. Otherwise known as the shadow self.
Summer Slow Down: The Upside of Downtime
This article is all about helping you to recognise and prioritise the power of rest; feel less stressed whilst still being productive; create more space for the things you love; and stay present and connected with your co-workers, family and friends – even during a busy day – so you can fall in love with the softer, slower side of life.
Taking back your personal power!
There are many things in life we can’t control: notably other people’s responses and behaviours. So, let’s start taking charge of what we can control: our response to the world. Take back your personal power and start playing the game of life…. your way.