Jane's Journal
What is Resilience?
What is Resilience? To develop these innate personal strengths and produce good developmental outcomes, young people need to be in a nurturing environment. Some of the environments the young people are involved in include schools, families, and communities (including sporting clubs). A nurturing environment is one where the young person experiences caring relationships, high but…
Read MoreThe Power Within Knowing Your Explanatory Style
The people I work with have a few things in common: they are smart, highly motivated and want to make a difference in the world. A lot of them are also stressed and are on their way to or are recovering from burnout. On the outside, they appear calm and confident. But on the inside,…
Read MoreMy Gratitude Journal is Published…
Woohoo – My Gratitude Journal is Published… I could never have imagined the feedback I have received the past few days on my first solo publication. For many years now, gratitude has been close to my heart for many, many reasons. As a child, I remember my parents reminding me to say thank you when…
Read MoreDo You Have a Power Word for the Year?
As we move towards the end of the year, I wonder how you are going with vision for next year? Is your vision becoming clearer or do you feel stuck? If you feel stuck, you might like to try discovering your power word! What is a Power Word? A power word is a word relates to…
Read MoreThe Gift of BEing Authentically YOU!
I came across this story a little while back from my previous training as a telephone counsellor. There was no author, however I like the meaning behind the story and serves as a good reminder about the gift of BEing authentically YOU! The Gift of BEing Authentically YOU! “Every moment of every day we have…
Read MoreAre You Abandoning Yourself?
You know that moment, when you develop deep insight? As if something within you has shone so deeply that there is no more hiding? For me, I had one of those experiences on the weekend when I was having a conversation with a friend on my birthday. After the conversation, the following quote came across…
Read MoreIs It Time to Start Measuring or Tracking within Your Career and Life?
Is It Time to Start Measuring or Tracking within Your Career and Life? Today I wanted to share -What is Measuring and Tracking? Why Measure and Track within Your Career and Life? What Can You Measure and Track in Your Career and Life? Is It Time to Start Measuring or Tracking within Your Career and Life?
Read MoreRemembering to Celebrate and Take in the Good!
A couple of weeks ago now, I opened a letter on September 16 that I had picked up from the post office the day before. I used to go to the post office each day, however now I just go when I feel it is time. When I opened the letter, I saw it was…
Read MoreMental Health Is Every Body’s Business
This post shares information on what is mental health and how mental health relates to everybody as it promotes well-being and quality of life for individuals across the life span.
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