As the year turns

As the year turns to 2010, leaving 2009 and the first decade of the new century behind; it seems right somehow to think about what has changed, what stays the same and how we impact on the world around us.

We cannot avoid change, it is inevitable and yet we have had so much change already since 2000.   We have waged war on everything, from terror to aids, to cancer …. and yet we still seem to be in the grip of every one.  It makes me wonder whether we might want to consider changing the terminology.  Just think about it, there are so many different ways in which we seem to see life as a battle to be fought, should it really be this hard, this difficult.  Might it not be easier to let go, give in and live with what is accepting that change happens.

That is not to say that I think we should just take everything without making an effort to change what we don’t want, but rather that we maybe consider looking on that which happens as a signal that something in our life or world needs to change.  Perhaps if we looked for the meaning behind the events then we may find an easier way to either come to some acceptance of them or alternative way of dealing with them.

2010 is going to be my year for attempting to put this into action, to work with the world and the hand I am dealt, rather than trying to constantly battle against it – coming unstuck and stressed in the process.

Wishing you all a very merry christmas and a happy new year. xxx

The Power of GROUP is INFINITE

Cure for Osgood Schlatters Disease

The medical profession will often tell you that there is no cure for many diseases or problems that we have in Western Society, but my own belief it that in many cases there is often a way to alleviate symptoms or get rid of the problem all together.  Please don’t think me trite when I say this, but I do happen to believe it’s true.  My friend happened to mention that simple physiotherapy can really help in something called Osgood Schlatters disease and there is a video below which explains the technique:-

You can find out more at Jenny’s website www.cureforosgood-schlatter.com

Changing the world 1 book at a time

Is it possible to change the world just one book at a time?  I honestly believe so, which is why I launched a challenge to myself that started yesterday to sell 200,000 copies of my e-Book, LinkedIn Made Easy, in just 30 days – I’m on day 29 already, so the clock is ticking ….. fast!

Why would I set myself such challenge you might ask?  In fact I do too on occasions, but in short it’s because I want to PROVE SOCIAL NETWORKING DOES WORK FOR BUSINESS – do you think I’ve shouted loud enough there?

Social Media + Recruitment = free bottle of champagne for winner

If you are involved in the recruitment industry then we’d love it if you took part in a survey that a colleague of mine and I are undertaking.  The survey is on Survey Monkey and we’re asking questions related to YOUR business use of Social Media when you are recruiting new staff.  It is completely anonymous, unless you would like to receive the report and/or be in with a chance of winning a bottle of Champagne.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9m00FDmhA781rOYugN7hnw_3d_3d

The closing date for the survey is Friday 18th December 2009 and we’ll be producing a couple of reports as a result of it, that look at the responses and what this means for the future direction of the whole business of recruitment.  And don’t forget, one lucky respondent will win a bottle of the very best champagne.

The perfect set of widgets

I’ve been playing again. Playing with widgets that is. I know what you must be thinking, but I am perfectly sane and normal, really please believe me.

Brand new bookstore

Those who use wordpress.com for a blog will know that it is notoriously difficult to find a way to use the site in any form of e-commerce.  However, my brand new BOOKSTORE, has just included a way to do just that.

The art of illusion

I had an interesting conversation this morning with one of my closest friends all about illusion.  Not the sort that is usually done by magicians or illusionists, but about the sort we create for ourselves.  You know, the ones we often called ‘rose tinted glasses’!