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Category: Acts of Kindness (2)
Enjoying the journey starts off as a personal mission yet your focus will eventually turn outward to others. In other words, once you get yourself sorted,…
- Inviting people to share your space enhances the journey! by: Kim
  April 17, 2012, 12:53
  Over the Easter break hubby and I took my daughter to see Thomas The Tank Engine – it’s a real steam engine. Thomas pulls very old trains and each section…
- How random is this act of kindness – barring unsolicited calls for WI members! by: Kim
  March 22, 2012, 13:55
  My dear friend Jackie is one of those people that lights up a room with sunshine. She’s always happy and goes out of her way to brighten up someone’s…
Category: Journal (75)
My personal thoughts and feedback regarding what has worked or hasn’t worked in relation to enjoying my journey.
- How to change your ‘outer’ reality without lifting a finger by: Kim
  May 9, 2012, 14:44
  Over the years I’ve learned (over and over) that in order to change my reality I need to start within. In other words, my outer life is a reflection of…
- The results of working on myself are seriously starting to pay off – here’s an example: by: Kim
  April 6, 2012, 13:52
  My life changing decision to leave the ‘rat race’ and change myself from a stressed-out control freak into a peaceful, joyous being is working. In fact,…
- When you move to a new location more people smile at you. This is the reason why: by: Kim
  March 21, 2012, 11:27
  Have you ever moved from one location to another and noticed that more people smile at you? A friend of mine recently moved from Brackley to Portsmouth and…
- I asked the universe for help and clarity and the universe responded! by: Kim
  March 16, 2012, 13:21
  The excitement I feel is so refreshing. Last week I felt as if I was doing all the right things yet nothing was connecting. Since my rant, I’ve not only…
- Universe - I need help. Please send me a sign or a teacher or something! by: Kim
  March 3, 2012, 16:01
  I’m annoyed at everything right now. I feel like I’ve done quite a few things to help me enjoy my journey but as usual I am going through yet another…
- Do you think that you ‘should’ be a kinder person? Here’s how… by: Kim
  February 21, 2012, 11:58
  If being kind doesn’t come easy to you or if you feel this nagging thought that you should be kinder, I might know what your issue is. Let me explain a…
- When you have leftovers do you offer to give them to an elderly neighbour? by: Kim
  February 14, 2012, 15:35
  As I walk through my neighbourhood every morning on the way to my coffee shop, I smile and wave to anyone on the street. Every once in a while I’ll stop to…
- I’ve had a massive breakthrough on discovering how to best enjoy the journey of life! by: Kim
  January 27, 2012, 16:18
  Let’s first consider where this journey started... Around June of last year I decided to think about leaving my job (which meant I would have to quit the…
- Success is all about failing over and over again - I know this first hand! by: Kim
  January 17, 2012, 20:12
  “You don’t learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over, and it’s because you fall over that you learn to save yourself from…
- Can you look in the mirror at yourself and say ‘I love you’? by: Kim
  January 12, 2012, 19:46
  Give it a try. I thought it would be easy, but aside from feeling silly, I found it hard to actually say the words. What was even harder was to look myself…
- Are you putting 'in' what you want to get 'out' of your life? by: Kim
  December 29, 2011, 14:24
  When you cook the ingredients you use dictate the quality of the food. If you buy cheap low quality ingredients the food usually tastes like crap. For example…
- More about how to remove stress from your life - the inside job... by: Kim
  December 15, 2011, 08:02
  I wrote quite a long comment in response to Olga's great comment from the Post entitled: Removing the stressors in your life won’t remove stress – it’s…
- Have you noticed that people are becoming kinder? by: Kim
  December 14, 2011, 13:30
  This morning a girlfriend and I were driving out of a difficult intersection during rush hour traffic and a White-Van-Man not only let out the car in front of…
- Removing the stressors in your life won’t remove stress – it’s an inside job! by: Kim
  December 12, 2011, 16:57
  Tis the season for stress – eh? I’ve had several epiphanies this week but one really stands out the most. Even though I quit my job and have effectively…
- Help your child with learning or anxiety issues with sound therapy by: Kim
  December 8, 2011, 14:14
  I’ve really been harping on about how to change beliefs lately so let’s give that a rest for today. So – what’s on Kim’s mind this fine Thursday…
- The answer to enjoying the journey - find your dysfunctional memories and remove the negative energy from them! by: Kim
  December 7, 2011, 13:30
  I was so moved by a comment made on my blog yesterday that rather than reply to the comment, I've made it my main topic for today's post. Please read the…
- How do I get rid of the unconscious beliefs that are running my life? by: Kim
  December 6, 2011, 17:10
  Over the past four years I’ve had a reoccurring issue with my shoulders. I feel as if a butcher’s meat hook is put in the back of my neck and pulls the…
- Enjoying my journey…I’m not sure if I’m making any progress by: Kim
  December 1, 2011, 11:14
  I still feel so lost. I’ve left the companies that I’ve spent over 8 years to build up. I’m going to weekly therapy sessions to clear up issues of…
- Do you use work to distract you from feeling like crap - is that the right thing to do? by: Kim
  November 30, 2011, 15:13
  Earlier today I went through my normal routine – got up, went to the coffee shop, read something inspirational, wrote in my journal, created my ‘to-do’…
- Reliving my past and seeing things from a grown-up perspective has made me feel “normal” for the first time in my life! by: Kim
  November 29, 2011, 17:57
  Over the past week I’ve noticed myself saying, ‘this feels normal.’ Normal – what the heck does that mean? There is no such thing as normal or so I…
- Have you noticed how much the world is changing for the better? by: Kim
  November 24, 2011, 12:57
  My daughter woke at 3:30am so my head is a bit cloudy. In addition to a lack of sleep I feel as if I have too much swirling around in my head. I just finished…
- Change your life by changing your beliefs by: Kim
  November 22, 2011, 14:31
  Freedom is an interesting concept and has many levels. I never thought that much about it before, but most of us are free to do as we wish (within the law of…
- Am I the only person that has problems with intimacy? by: Kim
  November 17, 2011, 10:32
  Or is it something that lots of people have issues with but no one ever talks about it? Yesterday I had my weekly counselling session and it was a hard one.…
- Learn how to be more optimistic and enjoy life more by: Kim
  November 16, 2011, 07:04
  “One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn't pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith…
- Learn how to stay calm, composed and maintain a positive attitude in today’s tough environment by: Kim
  November 15, 2011, 10:43
  Avoid Negative Work Environment Beware of the “dog eat dog” environment where everyone is fighting to get ahead. This is where non-appreciative people…
- Enjoying my 'work' journey - I've decided what I'm not going to do! by: Kim
  November 14, 2011, 19:52
  As I’ve mentioned in the past, I’m interested in planning my life in a way that enables me to better enjoy the journey. Things are going great with my…
- You have a choice about what you believe – find out how to remove those crappy beliefs! by: Kim
  November 11, 2011, 16:28
  Have you ever taken time to review your beliefs? Do you know what beliefs are operating in your life right now? Do you know if you have any crappy beliefs that…
- How to find yourself lost in a smile... by: Kim
  November 10, 2011, 20:25
  My mom/mum sent this to me today. 'Dear Kim, I had an idea about something you could write on your blog about enjoying the journey. Sometimes we forget the…
- The future workplace looks freaking awesome - are you ready for it? by: Kim
  November 10, 2011, 14:07
  Last week I was invited to a series of talks put on by The Stress Management Society. The day was all about taking companies and individuals from stress to…
- There is no destination - you're already there! by: Kim
  November 9, 2011, 12:20
  A friend wrote the following to me yesterday, “Something really odd happened last night: we had someone over for dinner - one of my partner's friends. We…
- A little collection of concise sayings that embody a general truth - you know you want the truth! by: Kim
  November 7, 2011, 12:04
  Below is a collection of aphorisms (a concise saying embodying a general truth or astute observation). The collection was collated/improved by my…
- Need an uplift? Have a go at cuddle dancing with your child! by: Kim
  November 3, 2011, 12:31
  Last night, I put on one of the music channels on as my daughter (18 months old) loves to dance around. Trying to find a video without half naked women was a…
- I cried at a Katy Perry video today - have you listened to the words to 'Firework'? by: Kim
  November 2, 2011, 15:41
  After yesterdays heavy post (and Olga's amazing comments) I wasn't sure what to touch upon today?!? Something a bit lighter - eh? Something that won't…
- What do you do when you find out that it’s a physical impossibility to be authentic and live from your heart? by: Kim
  November 1, 2011, 15:59
  Talk about taking a deep plunge into anger, sadness and grief with only periodic glimpses of dim light! Gee whiz – will I ever get a break? Here I am…
- What do you want written on your gravestone when you die? by: Kim
  October 28, 2011, 13:51
  I was asked this question two days ago at a business club meeting and I stumbled to find an answer. I eventually came up with, ‘I truly lived and experience…
- How to find more enjoyment with your children by: Kim
  October 21, 2011, 08:47
  I love my daughter more than anything else in this world and that includes me! When I was pregnant I stopped drinking alcohol, gave up my crack cocaine habit…
- Is planning your life a good idea or bad? by: Kim
  October 19, 2011, 11:15
  I once read that when you come across a paradox you’re getting close to the truth. Lately I seem to come across quite a few things that are a ‘seemingly…
- Learn how to stop caring too much about what other people think by: Kim
  October 18, 2011, 13:15
  Caring about what other people think is quite a balancing act. Care too much and you will have to conform to what others want you to be. Care too little and…
- How technology is enabling us to enjoy the journey more by: Kim
  October 17, 2011, 12:24
  My notes on ‘Life in perpetual beta – a documentary film’ As described on the LifeInPerpetualBeta.com website, “Life in Perpetual Beta is a documentary…
- It’s okay to let people help you to help yourself! by: Kim
  October 13, 2011, 14:35
  As a kid I spent quite a lot of time being disappointed. My parents often promised to take my brother and me on a day-trip, to play miniature golf, or whatever…
- To find success you need to live it and do it so that's what I'm doing! by: Kim
  October 12, 2011, 17:08
  “There are no rules or formulas for success. You just have to live it and do it. Knowing this gives us enormous freedom to experiment toward what we want.…
- It’s okay to be a starter and not a finisher by: Kim
  October 11, 2011, 10:54
  I’m not sure if you’re like me, but I love to learn new things and sometimes I start something and don’t really want to finish it. Heck, I need to be…
- How to discover what you were born to do (work-wise) by: Kim
  October 10, 2011, 12:40
  Each day I read, research and investigate ways on how to enjoy the journey through life more and more. Being forced to choose which section of my life that…
- Rather than being a small fish in a big pond I feel like a piece of plankton! by: Kim
  October 7, 2011, 10:23
  This morning, while sipping my Costa Coffee (extra-hot large latte) I started a new book entitled, ‘Screw Work Lets Play,’ by John Williams. The subtitle…
- I’ve discovered that our heart actually has its own brain/nervous system – how amazing is that? by: Kim
  October 6, 2011, 10:47
  I’m just sitting at my desk feeling a bit down. I really don’t know what the heck I’m doing! I have one voice in my head that keeps telling me that…
- Let the world be your university and you can then control which lessons are of value to you by: Kim
  October 5, 2011, 14:21
  What if you spent your day investigating, learning and applying what you learn based on what totally interests you? What if you were given that choice when…
- Inspiration to change your career if you’re not on the right path! by: Kim
  September 30, 2011, 14:28
  My career choice (and journey through business) was greatly influenced by negative feedback from teachers. As a kid I absolutely loved to write but was told…
- Living from the heart – I know there’s something this this stuff by: Kim
  September 29, 2011, 12:21
  Last week I wrote a book review on ‘The Secret of Quantum Living by Frank Kinslow’. The book explains how to slow down and even stop your thoughts so to…
- How being driven from adversity can backfire by: Kim
  September 27, 2011, 11:15
  I had a fairly crappy upbringing (as with many people). My parents were around in body but not spirit. We lived on the poverty line. My teachers told me…
- Following my heart rather than my head – I think I might know what that means, but if you can help me please do! by: Kim
  September 26, 2011, 10:25
  Over the past couple weeks I’ve become so absorbed in writing about my thoughts that I’ve forgotten about updating my website about my personal journey! …
- Do you need a bit of inspiration about your work life? Check this out by: Kim
  September 21, 2011, 11:19
  Last week I went to a business club offered off the back of Cranfield University's Business Growth Programme (of which I'm a proud graduate). I've only been…
- What can we learn from babies/toddlers that can help us to enjoy our journey through life more? by: Kim
  September 20, 2011, 10:14
  Babies and toddlers learn best by taking action and self-correcting. They learn to sit up, to crawl, talk and walk all through constant trial and error. No…
- Does waking up in the morning need to be a painful experience? by: Kim
  September 15, 2011, 13:52
  If I was an alien I would wonder how humans manage to get out of bed in the morning. People often cut you down; the world is about to blow up and no matter…
- The power of Influence – the people you associate with seriously affect your journey by: Kim
  August 31, 2011, 08:46
  Becoming an authentic person is not a path widely travelled. It takes time, reflection and honesty to determine what it means to be true to yourself. And…
- It’s not what happens to you but rather what you do about it that matters by: Kim
  August 26, 2011, 10:40
  In other words...stop blaming other people for your issues and choose to take responsibility for your life! This is such a profound bit of wisdom yet why…
- Enjoying the journey requires you to educate yourself by: Kim
  August 25, 2011, 10:41
  Since the age of 18 I decided that there must be a better way. My life was terrible – I barely made it out of school. I was raised in a suburban family where…
- How can you get the miserable people in your life to freakin see the light? by: Kim
  August 23, 2011, 10:36
  Over the past couple days a friend and I have been discussing the ‘shadow’ side of people. There are two guys we know that are absolutely fantastic…
- How do you spend time designing your life to ensure your journey is a success? by: Kim
  August 20, 2011, 09:49
  "Success is not a set of standards from our culture but rather a collection of personal values clearly defined and ultimately achieved." Jim Rohn For years…
- Keep asking yourself - does this task, activity or journey feel right? by: Kim
  August 19, 2011, 09:33
  This whole concept about being conscious of my thoughts and feelings is amazing. Rather than getting stuck into something and spending weeks (and dare I say…
- Is it possible to be the same person in all situations – to be authentic all the time? by: Kim
  August 15, 2011, 08:56
  I’m conscious of the fact that my website is about enjoying the journey of life and the subject matter is very general. The site is not about enjoying work…
- Can Facebook help you to enjoy the journey? by: Kim
  August 14, 2011, 13:17
  I have to admit that I haven’t been a massive user of Facebook in the past – I’ve commented here or there every few weeks but that’s about it. …
- Why does the plight for improvement turn into an impossible journey aimed at obtaining perfection? by: Kim
  August 12, 2011, 14:51
  Lots of us aim to improve ourselves – we read books, go to courses, mirror our heroes and contemplate what we can do to be better people. In the midst of…
- A good day leads to good sleep which leads to another good day by: Kim
  August 12, 2011, 14:28
  Last night I watched Science on Science – a show on the Discovery Channel. This episode was about how scientists are trying to prove that sleep has…
- Do self-help books help people to enjoy the journey more? by: Kim
  August 12, 2011, 13:04
  I’ve recently read, “Blissology – the art & science of happiness,” by Andy Baggott. The back cover explains that the book will help you to…
- Is it possible to niche yourself in a role that you enjoy? by: Kim
  August 11, 2011, 09:44
  My head is still digesting all the great information in the book, “The Business You Were Born to Create”, authored by Nick Williams. I’ve been mulling…
- Is it possible to manually turn your thought process on and off by: Kim
  August 8, 2011, 14:50
  I wonder if it’s possible to manually turn your thought process on and off? I spent the entire weekend not thinking about my businesses because I’ve…
- An unexpected laugh-fest at 5am taught me some lessons about life by: Kim
  August 6, 2011, 10:40
  Lately I’ve focused quite a bit about enjoying my new work-related journey rather than my family, social, educational, spiritual, etc journeys. As I’ve…
- If your current journey isn’t enjoyable/fulfilling try something else... by: Kim
  August 5, 2011, 15:44
  It’s been a weird couple days. I’ve been using the work weird a lot lately – eh? On Wednesday I travelled to the North of England to help a friend…
- An experience of finding fulfilment by skipping out on work early... by: Kim
  August 3, 2011, 10:14
  Okay – thus far today’s journey has been good. I had my coffee shop ‘me-time,’ wrote my blog entry, worked on my website (signed up to the amazon…
- Is having a more holistic approach to your day better than segmenting it? by: Kim
  August 2, 2011, 12:37
  How’s it going with you? Well, aside from being a tiny bit uncomfortable about my unknown future direction, I’m doing pretty good. Since I started to…
- Finding a new journey that's right! by: Kim
  July 29, 2011, 12:00
  After spending 7 years concentrating on my businesses it’s weird to suddenly not have to think about them. I must have spent 75% of my time considering…
- Can enjoying the journey be a goal? by: Kim
  July 28, 2011, 15:04
  Yesterday and today have been difficult. On one hand I’m working on stepping out of my companies and on the other hand I’m considering what my future…
- It's not all about being happy by: Kim
  July 26, 2011, 14:40
  Okay – it’s day three of my new journey (to find a more enjoying path) and I’m getting more and more excited. I’ve made the necessary movements to…
- How to make the journey of life worth travelling - I think? by: Kim
  July 25, 2011, 13:00
  Right – where do I start? Okay, it’s been seven years since I started my first company. And six years since my second. For the first few years I…
- Living with purpose and enjoying the journey (an experiment to choosing a different path) by: Kim
  July 24, 2011, 13:57
  “Many of us postpone our dreams, reaching mid-life only to realise we have spent too much time concentrating on how and what we have been dong, while…
Category: Journey Tools (14)
Tools that I’ve heard about or have used to enable me to better enjoy my journey. This includes, ‘how-to’ articles, top tips, Q&A and…
- A Meditation MP3 That Works – I feel more relaxed, happier and I’ve stopped freaking out so much by: Kim
  February 10, 2012, 15:05
  For years I’ve been listening to guided meditations. Sometimes I’ll listen to a couple every week and other times I’ll go months without. On the 30th of…
- How to use affirmations to make yourself feel happier, lighter and more fulfilled with life by: Kim
  January 2, 2012, 15:10
  Affirmations are an interesting topic in the world of self-help. It seems that authors/speakers either love them or hate them. This is my take on them –…
- I've compiled a list of words that will help your heart to smile by: Kim
  December 21, 2011, 13:31
  Words must have some sort of energy attached to them - when I look over a list of positive words I actually feel better. And when I look at a list like…
- A quick stress relief exercise that works fast! by: Kim
  December 20, 2011, 13:55
  With Christmas getting closer and closer I can feel my stress levels increase. Even though I’m not even hosting the big day at my house I still get nervous…
- Stress is not bad – it’s your management of it that causes the problem by: Kim
  November 21, 2011, 11:22
  Enjoying the journey is a day to day, and sometimes hour by hour, balancing act I’ve discovered that it’s important to be conscious about how you feel and…
- Feel more relaxed and better manage your emotions through quick mediations by: Kim
  October 24, 2011, 15:07
  A Way to Benefit from Meditation without Spending Loads of Time! Right – I always thought you needed to set aside a good 20 minutes to 1 hour to get the…
- Journaling – a way to influence your self-talk for the better by: Kim
  October 3, 2011, 17:00
  When we’re having a bad day (or bad week/month) it can often be difficult to ‘snap out of it’. In addition to feeling bad we then beat ourselves up for…
- Reduce your stress levels with my favourite Yoga DVD recommendations by: Kim
  September 20, 2011, 12:00
  After writing the article, “Yoga can definitely help reduce the madness levels in your life” I had many readers email me for my recommendations. I…
- Yoga can definitely help reduce the madness levels in your life by: Kim
  September 19, 2011, 12:42
  Yoga can be used as a feel-good tool to help you to make sense of madness... My cousin (in her teens) in California wrote on Facebook, “I wish there…
- Feel peaceful, relaxed and happy in 30 seconds – Easy feel-good exercise by: Kim
  September 16, 2011, 10:54
  I don’t believe in quick fixes but this little feel-good exercise had a profound physical and mental effect on me. Take two minutes, try it out and if it…
- Here’s a good way to end your day with gratitude by: Kim
  August 24, 2011, 16:50
  Every evening I ask my husband what he’s grateful for and after he's finished, I then run through my list. Ending the day sharing your gratitude can help…
- Is your day broken - read about a tool that will help you mend it by: Kim
  August 12, 2011, 11:26
  In the book Blissology, by Andy Baggott, there is an excellent tool to fix a bad day and prevent it from happing again. Have you ever woke up and knew from…
- Why knowing what you don’t want can be a good thing! by: Kim
  August 1, 2011, 13:39
  Some days I wake up and I feel that the world is against me. I’m not sure if it’s the result of a bad dream or the build-up of too much negativity. …
- Vision books – how to keep attracting what you want into your life by: Kim
  July 27, 2011, 11:47
  Enjoying the journey is about consciously taking stock of your life and determining how it could be better. It’s about taking the time to look at your life…
Category: Reviews (7)
Reviews on books, magazines, therapies, courses and anything else I come across that can help people to enjoy the journey of life more!
- I found the best book about how to do what you love and get paid for it! by: Kim
  October 20, 2011, 16:45
  A book review on ‘Screw Work Let’s Play,’ by John Williams Being a bookaholic it takes quite a bit for me to really rave about a book. Not only do I…
- Get out while you can – escape the rat race in 2011 (book review) by: Kim
  September 28, 2011, 14:23
  Before I start on my review of the book…Over 8 years ago I set up two companies with the intention of leaving the rat race. My goals were as follows: To…
- The Secret of Quantum Living by Frank Kinslow (Book Review) by: Kim
  September 22, 2011, 12:24
  If you enjoyed ‘The Power of Now,’ by Eckhart Tolle then this is another book to add to your reading list. And don’t let the title scare you – it’s…
- Why you should read ‘7 Strategies for wealth & happiness’ by Jim Rohn by: Kim
  September 13, 2011, 13:22
  Power ideas from America’s foremost business philosopher is what the cover of the book announces and I’d have to agree! I’ve never read a Jim Rohn book…
- Category: Books (7)
  Reviews on books I’ve read that have helped me to enjoy my journey
  - How to use affirmations to make yourself feel happier, lighter and more fulfilled with life by: Kim
    January 2, 2012, 15:10
    Affirmations are an interesting topic in the world of self-help. It seems that authors/speakers either love them or hate them. This is my take on them –…
  - I found the best book about how to do what you love and get paid for it! by: Kim
    October 20, 2011, 16:45
    A book review on ‘Screw Work Let’s Play,’ by John Williams Being a bookaholic it takes quite a bit for me to really rave about a book. Not only do I…
  - Get out while you can – escape the rat race in 2011 (book review) by: Kim
    September 28, 2011, 14:23
    Before I start on my review of the book…Over 8 years ago I set up two companies with the intention of leaving the rat race. My goals were as follows: To…
  - The Secret of Quantum Living by Frank Kinslow (Book Review) by: Kim
    September 22, 2011, 12:24
    If you enjoyed ‘The Power of Now,’ by Eckhart Tolle then this is another book to add to your reading list. And don’t let the title scare you – it’s…
  - Why you should read ‘7 Strategies for wealth & happiness’ by Jim Rohn by: Kim
    September 13, 2011, 13:22
    Power ideas from America’s foremost business philosopher is what the cover of the book announces and I’d have to agree! I’ve never read a Jim Rohn book…
  - Do self-help books help people to enjoy the journey more? by: Kim
    August 12, 2011, 13:04
    I’ve recently read, “Blissology – the art & science of happiness,” by Andy Baggott. The back cover explains that the book will help you to…
  - The Business You Were Born To Create by: Kim
    July 29, 2011, 15:37
    Needing a massive dose of inspiration I decided to read Nick Williams’s book, ‘The business you were born to create.’ The book would best suit…

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