Pavlovian influences

I was sitting, enjoying my first cup of tea this morning when my mobile ‘phone let me know I’d had a message. Immediately, an image of a person popped into my head and I was suddenly aware that I always associate that particular notification with this particular person. And it got me thinking …. as many things do, about how this was just as good an example of learned behaviour, as the experiments that Pavlov did with his dogs.

Lack vs Growth

Anyone who is familiar with self development is probably aware of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Abraham Maslow used his famous diagram to explain the requirements that he believed all human beings need in order to be complete.  Each of us is motivated by our needs.  The original diagram has been adapted over the years [...]

Counting our blessings

My yoga teacher Katy just sent me this Christmas wish and I thought I’d share it with you …..
If you have food in the fridge, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep …. you are richer than 75% of the worlds population.
If you have money in the bank, your wallet [...]

Sunshine on my shoulder