New Thinking, New Life Now

28/09/2024

All my content is now at: Gary Kennedy (Counsellor and Coach)

Home From Dreaming to Doing: Coaching That Makes a Difference At ThinkWell, I understand that life’s journey often involves complex decisions, handling transitions, and overcoming challenges. With over 40 years of experience in mental health, pastoral care, chaplaincy, coaching, and counseling, I ...

21/09/2024

Have you seen my website? It's been up and running for some time now. I would love to hear what you think of it and would welcome feedback, especially if you like it - and, if you don't, what you would like to see there.

If there are articles that particularly appeal to you, feel free to leave a comment.

Home From Dreaming to Doing: Coaching That Makes a Difference At ThinkWell, I understand that life’s journey often involves complex decisions, handling transitions, and overcoming challenges. With over 40 years of experience in mental health, pastoral care, chaplaincy, coaching, and counseling, I ...

19/05/2022

For the past year, I have been practising meditation and found it useful.

If you are interested in meditation and mindfulness, you may find this 20 minute meditation useful. It is not a recommendation, since I have not experienced this person's technique before, but it is from a trusted source. I intend to join in today.

This is a free event.

START TIME: 11:00 [UTC] which is Noon in the UK, I believe.

https://kayladhankhar.com/event/group-meditation/

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81650326011?pwd=YklwSGhaWjR6RmJUOUhTSWZJMjBodz09

Meeting ID: 816 5032 6011
Passcode: 888888

03/05/2022

Two excellent days of useful information and practical help. Sessions have included: comfort eating, exploring our shadow side and imposter syndrome. Well worth checking out.

Tomorrow looks like this:

This Global Summit on mindfulness and self-awareness is to start a dialog to improve our quality of your life.

02/05/2022

For those interested in self-improvement, take a look at this incredible global Summit. Speakers from around the world are speaking on various aspects of how we can improve our well-being. Starting Monday 2nd May for 5 days a different aspect of our lives will be looked at. This is for TUESDAY:

Creating The Lifestyle YOU Desire!

01/05/2022

For those interested in self-improvement, take a look at this. Over the next five days (starting Monday) a different aspect of our lives will be looked at. This is for MONDAY:

5 days for a better life, discussions on various topics. Today is about mindfulness and awareness and feeling better.

30/04/2022

Check this link out for a major global summit on Mindfulness and Self-Awareness.

On the Thursday, I will be talking about grief and how to be with those who are grieving.

Join skilled helpers from all over the world that are sharing insights and encouragement on how to live your best life. Learn how you can restore balance in your life, thrive in your relationships and become more self-aware through use of coaching tools

28/04/2022

I feel honoured to have been invited to speak at this global Mindfulness and Self-awareness conference. Take a look at the programme for the week: there are some wondeful people speaking with a great wealth of experience, major insights and strategies. I think there is something to interest everyone.

Join me on Tuesday, if you would like to learn a little more about grief and how to support those who might be struggling.

If you know anybody who might be interested, please pass the details on. Perhaps you would consider reposting this on your timeline.

Beware: Time is UTC - Britain is one hour ahead!

21/04/2022

Just because we think or feel something is true, doesn't make it so. And when we are feeling low in mood, we are far more likely to make negative assessments about ourselves and others.

If you need to make decisions when you are feeling low, if you can put them off, do so. If you can't, then talk to a trusted friend about them. If you are really alone, then take a step back and ask yourself some questions, "If a friend were making this decision, what would I tell them?"; "If someone else was looking at this situation, what would they see that I don't?"; "What has served me well in the past?"

If you find that you are berating yourself, you could ask yourself similar questions. "What would I say to a good friend?"; "Are there any other factors not in my control that contributed to the situation?"; "Even if I am to blame, does that make me a terrible person all the time or does that just mean I am human?"

We can get into a downward spiral with negative self-talk. Allowing ourselves to step back and become more objective may just give you that bit of headroom you need.

In the comments, I invite you to add other helpful suggestions.

14/04/2022

When was the last time you wooped?

Lots of us have things we would love to achieve but fail to do anything about. What could help us to achieve our deepest longing in life?

The latest research suggests that WOOPing is the way forward.

Wish
- write down your wish. What is it you want to do? Where do you want to be? Write a book? Live in Jamaica? Lead a retreat in the Himalayas? Swim with sharks?

Objective
- what small step can you take today that will begin your journey? If you want to swim with sharks and you can't swim, maybe you could check out where you can get swimming lessons? If it is writing a book, perhaps you just need to buy a pen and paper. When will you do it? Sounds too simple? Every journey begins with the first step. What steps? When you take your first step - celebrate. Really congratulate yourself on making the move. You are one step closer to getting what you want.

Obsticle
- think about what could get in your way to taking that first step. If you plan to buy your stationery on Monday, what could prevent that happening? Work might prevent you from getting to the gym on time. The children might need more time spent with them for a period.

Plan
- Create a plan - or several plans - just in case you hit one of your obsticles. One of the reasons why we give up is because we are surprised by life and become demotivated. Having plans for "the unexpected" keeps us going.

Share you WOOP in the comments.