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Develop Direction in Life

by Ritchie Caswell

A soothing voice to help navigate through the challenges we all face in life. Short enough to stimulate, not too long to bore, grab a listen to develop direction in life podcasts: full of tips, info and idea-sharing as I too discover how to develop direction. Feel free to contact me at [email protected]

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Episodes

  1. The Power of Love - Poetry Corner

    This weeks poem discovered, poem to share is by Phyllis Strong - The Power of Love

  2. Just One Word Can Bring So Much More

    Failed goals, change not happening, resolutions broken. How we approach something can shape the outcome. But imagine being able to improve not just one specific thing but all areas of your life with just one word!

  3. A New Beginning - Poetry Corner

    This weeks poem discovered, poem to share is "A New Beginning" by Helen Steiner Rice

  4. The Value of Your Connections

    As humans we need to feel connected. Where do your connections reach to and do you value them?

  5. Help Yourself to Happiness - Poetry Corner

    This weeks poem discovered, poem to share is "Help Yourself to Happiness" by Helen Steiner Rice.

  6. Embrace Getting Older

    Why is it getting older is something that so many of us seem reluctant to accept and instead try to hold on to being young. Getting older isnt a bad thing, getting older is about gaining. So lets embrace getting older. Tune in to find out more.

  7. The Choice is Mine - Poetry Corner

    This week's poem discovered, poem to share is written by Abimbola T Alabi - The Choice is Mine.

  8. Introducing the 3 Fs of Happiness

    By discovering what the 3 Fs of Happiness are we can introduce more of those experiences into daily life.

  9. All My Great Excuses - Poetry Corner

    As follow on from the last podcast this weeks poem discovered to share is "All My Great Excuses" by Kenn Nesbitt

  10. Reasons or Excuses - Discover the Difference

    Is it a reason or is it an excuse. An explanation of an action, an explanation or an inaction, a tool to avoid, deflect, hide behind? There can be a fine line between a reason and an excuse and those excuses can reveal lots about you to yourself and to others. Grab a listen to find out more about...

  11. I Believe - Poetry Corner

    We all in believe in something. What you believe is a pillar on which your life sits. This weeks poetry corner is "I Believe" by Erin Hanson. What do you believe in?

  12. It's Good to Cry

    It's good to cry. It's natural to cry. It's ok to cry. Crying is a tool to help you manage and care for yourself. But all too often we suppress the bodies need to have a good cry. Listen in to discover the benefits of crying and why those tears can be a good thing. #goforit

  13. (You are) Not - Poetry Corner

    This weeks poem to share is "Not" by Erin Hanson helping you to discover what makes you that unique person that you are.

  14. How to Worry More Effectively

    We all have worries from time to time. But worries can build, worries can preoccupy our attention, worries can churn over and over and go nowhere. Making time, at the right time, to worry effectively can become a valuable self-caee tool. Grab a listen to find out more.

  15. The Road Not Taken - Poetry Corner

    This weeks poem discovered to share and stimulate is "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost.

  16. The People Who Come and Who Go in Your Life.

    Throughout your life people will enter and leave your life at different times and in different ways. There is an impermanence to all relationships but whether a short time or long the impact can be great, life shaping in some way. Embracing with gratitude their presence and what they have added…

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  17. The Secret of It - Poetry Corner

    This weeks poem discovered to share is by Amos Russel Wells - The Secret of It.

  18. How to Set and Maintain Personal Boundaries

    Setting appropriate boundaries that work for you can be something which may not get the attention they deserve. Setting these boundaries in all areas of your life is key to your wellbeing and it can be challenging maintaining them. Grab a listen as i share some tips which i hope may help you as…

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  19. There is a Difference - Poetry Corner

    This weeks poem discovered to share is by William Henry Dawson - There is a Difference.

  20. Are Your Personal Boundaries Working For You?

    Your personal boundaries are a key element to your relationship with the world around you, people and experiences you encounter. Healthy boundaries are essential to enable you to be and to grow. Are your personal boundaries working for you. Listen in to find out more.

  21. Do You Ever Wonder - Poetry Corner

    This weeks offering, a poem discovered to share is titled Do You Ever Wonder, poet unknown.

  22. It's as easy as ABC

    What we choose to believe about a situation, ourselves and others can shape our emotional and behavioural response. Can you control it, can you change those beliefs. Yes you can. The ABCDE model can help you to understand and change that belief system to give you more control and build resilience...

  23. Resolute - Poetry Corner

    A poem discovered to share. With new year resolutions a distant memory of intention this weeks poem by Michael Maller titled Resolute may prompt a kickstart.

  24. Are You a Maximiser or a Satisficer?

    When it comes to making decisions what is your approach? Do you take a maximising or satisficing approach to your decision making and does it satisfy you?

  25. Patience - Poetry Corner

    Two poems discoverd to share. Wonderfully wise words on the value of patience. The first poem is by Julie Hebert, titled Life is Patience. The second poem is titled Patience is a Flower that Grows, poet unknown.

  26. Beware the Microwave Mindset

    When it comes to working at something you want to do, to achieve, to be, does a microwave mindset slip in to hinder you?

  27. Stop saying "I'll Start Tomorrow"

    Those immortal words I'll start tomorrow" or "I'll start on Monday" may be laced with good intentions but they invite delay and a trip to never never land. Grab a listen to find out how you can change this behaviour.

  28. Life's Baby Steps - Poetry Corner

    Sometimes we can approach things expecting to achieve great things and progress quickly. This poem discovered to share is written by Catherine Pulsifer - Life's Baby Steps

  29. It Can Be Hard Saying Goodbye

    We become emotionally attached to people but also to places and things. But that emotional attachment can hold us back, cause us to hold on to things longer than we should. They mean something to us so how can we say that goodbye?

  30. My Story - Poetry Corner

    Poems discovered to share with you, this weeks poem is called My Story by Julie Hebert

  31. The Oceans Shore - Poetry Corner

    This weeks discovery to share is a wonderful poem called The Oceans Shore by Cookie.

  32. I Wish and I Will - Poetry Corner

    This weeks poem, discovered and shared was written by Nixon Waterman - I Wish and I Will.

  33. When You Find It Hard To Say No

    Sometimes we can find ourselves saying yes but what we really want to say no. Why is this? What makes us do this and what can we do about it? Grab a listen to find out more.

  34. For All Those People - Poetry Corner

    For all those people by Ella J Phillips

  35. Don't Bounce Back From Difficult Times - Bounce Forwards!

    Life will deal us difficult times and setbacks which we tackle and bounce back from. But how about bouncing forward to what you can become.

  36. My Personal Quest - Poetry Corner

    This weeks poem discovered for sharing is "My Personal Quest" by Pat A Fleming

  37. Oh for a Simple Life

    Life can feel cram-packed, full of demands and drama and we yearn for a simple life. Listen to hear how a simple approach can open a whole new relationship with life.

  38. It Takes Courage - Poetry Corner

    This weeks discovered poem is called It Takes Courage. The writer of these words appears unknown but the words carry a weight of wisdom. Enjoy.

  39. Do You Have an OWW Brain or a WOW Brain?

    Our mindset shapes our internal dialogue and our relationship with the world around us. I thought i would explore with you today an approach to mindset created by Todd Herman. Do you have an OWW brain or a WOW brain?

  40. Keep on Smiling - Poetry Corner

    This weeks poetry corner reminds us of the power of a smile. Keep on Smiling by Alexandra Skiathitis

  41. We All Need Something To Hold On To

    During the tough times we face in life we all need something to hold on to, to help us get through. Grab a listen to find out more.

  42. Think About Life - Poetry Corner

    Do you ever think about life and what does it mean. This weeks poem may help things appear a little clearer - Think about Life By Tara P

  43. Changing the Past - Poetry Corner

    Being stuck to, or holding onto the past can hold us back. This weeks discovered poem for sharing is a poem called Changing the Past by Donna.

  44. Those First Time Moments

    We all encounter first time moments through life but how many do you notice? How many do you make significant? Tune in to find out more about how maybe we are lose out on recognising all those first time moments.

  45. Appreciating simple things in life - Poetry Corner

    As time seems to fly by so fast, sharing here a poem to encourage us to appreciate the simple things in life. Written by Derek T and titled Pebbles.

  46. When You Just Want to Say "Stuff This, I Have Had Enough."

    We can reach that stage when we feel sick and tired of something happening, the way we are being treated or anything in life. What can you do?

  47. Circle of Life - Poetry Corner

    A moving poem written by Melissa G Nicks - The Circle of Life.

  48. Discover the truth about your feelings

    Taking time to discover the truth about your feelings can be revealing and help you better manage yourself. Listen in to find a neat little way to help you discover.

  49. As I Began to Love Myself - Poetry Corner

    A poem on the discovery of learning to love oneself. Sometimes attributed to Charlie Chaplin whilst it's origins seem to lie within the writings of Kim and Alison McMullen. Enjoy...

  50. What Actually Love Is - Poetry Corner

    I came across this poem, by an unknown author and thought it would be nice to share. Called "What Actually Love Is"

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A soothing voice to help navigate through the challenges we all face in life. Short enough to stimulate, not too long to bore, grab a listen to develop direction in life podcasts: full of tips, info and idea-sharing as I too discover how to develop direction. Feel free to contact me at [email protected]

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Ritchie Caswell

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