Deep down inside you, do you have the feeling that you’re capable of doing and being more? I’m sure that you know you have more potential than you’re currently tapping into. So, what’s stopping you from living up to your full potential? You may have no idea what it is or be able to list many things. However, they all come down to the same things and that’s fear.

Decisions, decisions, decisions! Every day we’re faced with making lots of them. Some are fairly small, such as choosing what to eat and what clothes to wear. Others are larger with the impact on us being much greater. Usually the bigger the decision, the more time, thought and energy we put into it.

In public speaking, you must remember that in verbal communication there are no second chances for the audience to catch your remarks. Keep your talk simple and easy to understand. Effective speeches contain no more than three central points. Four points is an absolute maximum. More will confuse the audience and waste their time - and yours.

To get ahead and win this game we call life, you need to know what is unique about you. As individuals we’re all unique and when you’re able to identify and tap into this fully, instead of struggling, you’ll attract the success you want. It’s a simple enough step but not necessarily easy to accomplish. One reason for this is that the things that are unique about us we take for granted and are a natural part of who we are and what we do. I was reminded of this during a conversation this week.

Fast forward yourself to the end of December and as the year closes, how are you feeling about your achievements during this past year? Really get in touch with your feelings, live them, breathe them and don’t let them pass by.

January is a popular time to set goals but have you noticed how often these aren’t followed through or achieved. Haven’t we all been in that boat at some time? I know I have. Through working with people not only to set their goals, but more importantly to achieve them,

“I feel so frustrated!” As a human being, chances are you’ve said this many times, either out loud or in your mind. The great thing about accepting you’re frustrated is that you’ve identified and acknowledged what’s going on.

Are there times when you know you could be more effective and productive? Do you want to feel more excited, enthusiastic and inspired? Your environment plays a big part in this and discovering an inspiring environment is a worthwhile investment

It’s the start of your day and you’ve got a lot to get done. You’re thinking about all these things and they’re whizzing around in your mind. You may well be feeling under pressure because there’s so much and wondering how you’ll ever do it all.

Being focused is powerful and attracts success. For many people their focus only lasts a short while before slipping away. When you’re clear about what you want to focus on*, the next step is to keep that focus.

What decisions are you feeling resistance to making? When you are “putting off” things, this is called procrastinating. Procrastination affects most people to a greater or lesser degree. You're probably aware that at times, you’ve been inclined to put off a task.

What steps are you taking each and every day towards your goals? Taking action each day, even if it's only a small step is crucial to build momentum, maintain your enthusiasm and make progress. When you put off doing required tasks

Choosing your priorities varies from person to person. We’re all different and our priorities, both personally and professionally, will be individual to us. So often, it's too easy to go off at a tangent and set priorities which we think are important,

As the New Year begins, it's inevitable that your thoughts turn to the changes you want to make or the things you want to achieve this year. You may have thought about New Years' Resolutions, even though you know they generally don't work.

What do you hear yourself saying you want to do or have? Are these the same things you've thought of many times previously? They may be related to business, career, relationship or personal life. Do you find yourself getting so far and then being stopped?

Feeling low and being a positive, energetic person who is inspired don't go together, or do they?

I became caught up in the excitement of deciding to train as a coach and so went along with the recommendation I should start working with a coach myself. A minimum of 3 months was suggested and that was fine because I was determined that I didn’t need it anyway.

Do you get paid for each hour you work? So, if you work 8 hours today, you receive income for those 8 hours. Imagine what it would be like to receive income of say 4, 10, or even 100 more times those hours worked. You would work, say, 10 hours and receive income equivalent

1. Take 5 minute breaks regularly throughout your day. Sit or walk on your own and relax, breathe deeply and feel peaceful. You will feel more relaxed and not so overwhelmed, increasing your level of concentration and ability to achieve more,

1. Ask people to help you. Choose 3 things today that you can receive help with and ask for it. You will have less to cope with and get done, can stop being a hero who does it all and leave the other person feeling important with a sense of responsibility.