Published in Mindset Matters·PinnedWho Said Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost?Hint: It’s from an epic blockbuster movie trilogy — This line is from the poem “All That Glitters Is Not Gold” in Lord of the Rings. It is the riddle of the Strider, or Aragorn. The quote means just because someone likes to explore that doesn’t mean they’re lost. Not physically anyway, spiritually and mentally they are prepared. Kudos…Quotes5 min read
Published in Mindset Matters·Mar 12, 2021Five Ways You Can Make Positive Change Exactly Where You AreFrom caring comes courage — Lao Tzu — In a perfect world there would be no rudeness, offensive behavior, or being unkind to others. Unfortunately that is not the case. We live in polarizing times. Social media feeds off people’s prejudices, biases, fears and other negative emotions. Bullies are everywhere. Tempers flare. Trolls come out to play. I…Kindness5 min read
Published in Mindset Matters·Oct 21, 2020Who Said to Love Beauty Is to See Light?Hint: His novel inspired a hit musical starring Anne Hathaway. — The quote is by Victor Hugo, author of Les Misérables and one of the greatest and best-known French writers of all time. Kudos if you guessed correctly! To love beauty is to see light This quote encapsulates my thoughts on mindfulness as it relates to happiness. To see or discover…Quotes3 min read
Published in Haiku Love·Oct 20, 2020Indian SummerHaiku poem: 小春日和 (Koharubiyori) — Haiku1 min readSumida River, Tokyo ©Lucy KingIndian SummerHaiku poem: 小春日和 (Koharubiyori)----
Published in Mindset Matters·Sep 6, 2020How to Bring About Positive Change in Your LifeMake no mistake passion lights you up! — If you always see the brighter side of things, you may feel you experience more positive events. You may find yourself less stressed, and even enjoy greater health benefits. This is not your imagination. Research shows an optimistic outlook has distinct advantages. Optimistic people have better health and live longer…Inspiration4 min read
Published in Mindset Matters·Aug 11, 2020How to Be Less Influenced by What People ThinkWhen you are true to yourself you can achieve amazing things. — If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It I love this quote by Walt Disney. It emphasizes how much “mindset” determines success or failure in life. And he could be right! Studies of self-efficacy (self confidence) show many of us hold “self-limiting beliefs” that prevent us from reaching our…Inspiration3 min read
Published in Haiku Love·Aug 10, 2020KaleidoscopeHaiku poem: 万華鏡 (Mangekyō) — Haiku1 min readSumida River, Tokyo © Lucy KingKaleidoscopeHaiku poem: 万華鏡 (Mangekyō)----1
Published in Mindset Matters·Jul 23, 2020Why You Get Depressed on Your BirthdayAnd what you can do about it. — Birthdays should be happy occasions. Celebrations, being spoilt, and positive experiences are all part of the day. Yet some people dread every time a birthday approaches. Their behaviour changes. They get nervous or even sad. They have the birthday blues. Does this sound like you? …Psychology4 min read
Published in Mindset Matters·Jul 14, 2020Want to Be More Creative? Eat Your GreensUnprocessed food is one of the best things you can eat to promote creativity — Writing can sometimes be hard. There I said it. You wait for inspiration that just won’t come. Sometimes it arrives in the middle of the night when you have to get up at 6am for work the next day. What can you do? Creativity is not something you can turn…Health5 min read
Published in Mindset Matters·Jul 8, 2020Anxiety Doesn’t Have to Be Your New NormalTips for staying positive during the coronavirus. — My hometown (Melbourne) plunged back into lockdown this week in an effort to curb fast rising COVID-19 infections. As stage three restrictions loom, I ponder the dull reality of being stuck at home for six weeks with reduced contact by friends and loved ones. “Get a grip,” I tell myself. …Coronavirus5 min read
