Trigger Your Exponential Result

"When you've emptied out your head - so to speak- you can start to notice the connections between the issues in the bubbles. Your whole life is connected, so when you begin to work on one issue it will automatically begin to have a positive impact on some of the other issues. Look at your bubbles and draw lines between the issues that are connected in some way (using coloured pens makes this even clearer). This means that when you make even a small improvement in one of the areas of concern, it often has a positive impact on some of the other areas, triggering an exponential result."

-- Stephanie Philp

The Power of Stretch Goal

"A 'stretch' goal is something that not easily achievable. It's a goal that will demand more of you than perhaps you currently have, forcing you to learn new skills, step outside your comfort zone and become more flexible. In the process you'll develop more resilience. When you've accomplished that stretch goal, set another that will stretch you even further."

-- Stephanie Philp

The Power of Your Beliefs

"We talk about beliefs as if they're things that you can pick up and handle. But beliefs aren't things. Beliefs are just thoughts that are repeated. The more the thoughts are repeated the stronger they become. They attract other similar thoughts. The thinking process becomes a habit. And eventually you end up with a belief. Beliefs can also come about because of some trauma or incident, from your parents or teachers, from the media. In short - they can come from anywhere."

-- Stephanie Philp

Be Accountable and Committed

"There's something about committing to the goal by taking the first step that says you're on your way. If you really want to kick start your goal, tell someone what your goal is - then keep them updated on your progress. This keeps you accountable and committed."

-- Stephanie Philp

Those Who Took Immediate Action

"I've worked with hundreds of people who have set goals, and my experience has shown me that once they've established what they want to achieve, those people who take immediate action to get the goal underway, are often more likely to be successful."

-- Stephanie Philp

How To Make Your Goal Compelling

"To make your goal compelling, answer the question; 'How will I know that I have achieved this goal - what will I see, hear and feel that will let me know I have achieved it?' Then imagine stepping into your body at the time you will have achieved the goal. Now write down your answers to the question in the present tense - as if it's happening now."

-- Stephanie Philp

Our Natural Instinct To Learn and Grow

"Human beings have a natural instinct to learn and grow. One way of learning and growing is by setting goals that stretch and challenge you. It's often in the process of accomplishing the goal - or even in failing - that you learn and grow the most.  You're most happy in circumstances that stretch your mind - and sometimes your body. And striving towards something positive contributes to a feeling of achievement and vitality. Achieving goals helps you build self-confidence and self-esteem."

-- Stephanie Philp

Increased Your Set of Life Skills

"If you've experienced hardships or negative experiences that you've triumphed over, you will have also increased your set of life skills. You will have learnt ways to look at things differently, and developed additional skills for tackling life's challenges, as well as achieving your goals."

-- Stephanie Philp

Learn To Be A Resilient Person

"As a resilient person, you believe that regardless of what life throws at you, you still have some measure of control over your life. You can still be responsible. When tragedy strikes, rather than just feeling sorry for yourself for the rest of your life or blaming circumstances, you'll look for even small ways to improve a bad situation. You'll focus on the positive changes you can make to improve your life or situation. You may, for example, watch the news and feel hopeful that things are getting better in the world and that you can make a difference, even if it's only in your little corner of society or your family."

-- Stephanie Philp 

Destress Yourself

"For some people, having a regular massage helps them de-stress. For other people, it's going for a run or engaging in some other form of strenuous exercise. Taking a walk in the countryside, spending time with your family, getting an early night, and meditating can all help to keep you on an even keel emotionally. Find the activities that work most effectively in keeping you at your best, and then make sure you nurture yourself by doing them frequently."

-- Stephanie Philp

Defeat Physical and Mental Stress

"Go for a walk, a run or a bike ride (usually better before the shower!) Exercising, even just a 20 minute walk each day means that you're moving your body. Exercise helps defeat emotional, physical and mental stress.  Better still, exercise floods your brain with positive chemicals and leaves you feeling great."

-- Stephanie Philp

Mistake Do Not Equal Failure

"Making mistakes is a normal, natural and essential part of learning and living. Yet maybe you think that as you're older now, you should be able to do everything perfectly first time. There's no learning in that. Mistakes do not equal 'failure'."

-- Stephanie Philp

How To Expand Your Comfort Zone

"Doing things outside your normal routine will help you become more resilient. When you step out of your comfort zone, yes it might feel uncomfortable at first - stressful even - but it also stimulates your brain and creates new neural connections. If you did that thing again you would feel more comfortable the second time. If you repeated the action enough it would soon become part of your day-to-day life. It would be incorporated into your comfort zone. In this way your comfort zone expands."

-- Stephanie Philp

Important To Maintain a Balanced State of Mind

"That said, it's important to find ways to maintain a balanced state of mind and body, regardless of what changes are going on in your life. Activities like meditation, regular exercise, positive thinking and balanced, rhythmical deep breathing, have all been shown to reduce stress levels and help you be more resilient."

-- Stephanie Philp

Constant State of Change

"It can seem like everything is in a constant state of change. That's because it is. The rate of change is increasing and it's doubtful that the speed of change is going to slow. It's important to get used to it. So it would be useful to build your resilience so you can cope better with change, or even begin to enjoy it."

-- Stephanie Philp

Your Own Self-Confidence

"If you feel good about yourself and your abilities it makes sense that you will have more resilience and better coping strategies. Self-confidence comes from your self - that's why it's called self-confidence. This is great because it puts you back in the driver's seat and gives you control over how you feel."

-- Stephanie Philp