“The early bird catches the worm”, so they say. And if you regularly wake up to hear the early birds singing, then the chances are that you will be successful and catch your own figurative worm.

This week is all about waking up early and how this can help you.

The phrase “having a burning desire” perfectly illustrates the consuming and intense nature of passion. It also hints at the origins of the word passion, from the Latin passio, meaning "suffering or enduring".

In his book Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill talks about having a “burning desire” as the starting point of all achievement. He writes “weak desire brings weak results, just as a small fire makes a small amount of heat”.

Plutarch said, “The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.”

This week, let's explore what lights your fire and keeps it kindled.

The word diary comes from a word which means “to shine”. Contrast this with the word Calendar, which comes from the Latin calare meaning “to announce solemnly or call out”, recalling the time when Roman priests would call out when they saw the new moon and from this, they would then mark out the rest of the month.

Finding something to do that makes your day shine, that you love doing, is a crucial part of wellbeing. And if your days aren't quite as shiny as you'd like them to be, then you’ve come to the right place.

This week, how to make your week shine so that you can experience more joy in your life.

What do you get when you combine a joyful life with a sense of purpose? And how would that feel for you right now? Is it something you struggle to imagine? Or is it something that you desire but are a little way off from feeling this?

The Japanese word ikigai (ee-kee-guy) is a concept that brings together the joy of life with that sense of purpose, of absolute knowing that you’re here for a reason, a purpose that is bigger than you.

And if this is something that is missing from your life at the moment, then you’ve come to the right place.

Erno Rubik, the inventor of the Rubik’s cube, once said, “Our whole life is solving problems”. He was an architect and professor of architecture. His famous invention was initially created as a teaching tool to help his students understand 3D geometry. Since the Rubik’s cube was invented 50 years ago, roughly 500 million cubes have been sold, proof of the enduring popularity of puzzles. Puzzles are challenging, intriguing and we enjoy working them out. Problems are essentially the same thing. But with a big difference. This week, let’s reframe problems as puzzles and see what happens. And all in the time it takes for you to breathe, reboot, and have a cup of tea. #problemsolving #solution #puzzle

“Damn! We’re in a tight spot!” is one of George Clooney’s most famous lines from the Cohen brothers’ brilliant film ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’.

Loosely based on Homer’s The Odyssey, this film, like the epic, is about resilience and transformation. George Clooney’s character is as resilient as his hairstyle, withstanding all manner of hardships and inconveniences.

This week, I have something for you that may well help you get yourself out of a tight spot. And all in the time it takes for you to breathe, reboot, and have a cup of tea.

#resilience #transformation #rise

Are we there yet? What are you doing? Why?

If you’ve ever spent some time with a young child, you’ll probably have noticed that they ask an incredible amount of questions on a daily basis.

Children are hard-wired to explore.

If you’re reading this, then you are too and you’re in the right place, because that means you are a soul adventurer.

One important way we can explore is by asking questions.

This week, we will find out why we ask questions and discover how we can change the questions we ask to improve our lives. And all in the time it takes for you to breathe, reboot, and have a cup of tea.

#questions #knowledge #explore

Imagine planning a great adventure to a place full of experiences beyond your wildest dreams, where you can learn everything you need to move forward. Do you:

1. Hide under the covers and think “Maybe another time, when I’m properly ready and have everything arranged. Things are a bit complicated at the moment, and I’m quite happy here"?

Or:

2. you get up, get yourself ready, take a deep breath and step out of the door?

If you’re in the second camp, then you’re in the right place because that means you are a soul adventurer.

This week: How to carve your own path.

Join Jenny Wilson as she navigates the challenges of finding your way and retells the Japanese folktale of 'The story of the stonecutter'.

Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a curious soul seeking inspiration, this episode offers practical wisdom and uplifting encouragement to help you thrive wherever life plants you. And all in the time it takes for you to breathe, reboot, and have a cup of tea.