How to be more creative by thinking less
Many of us grow up with the idea that we can make things happen by thinking and working hard. It’s true up to a point. Most activities require some thought and effort. But sometimes a lot more can be accomplished if we think less or even stop thinking for a while. This may strike you as impossible at first, particularly if your mind is hyperactive. However, you may recall times when you...
Read MoreTranscendental Meditation for beginners
I learnt Transcendental Meditation (TM) nine years ago at the Maharishi Centre in London. The official website is at www.tm-org.uk. My teacher, Neil Lukover, is one of those listed at www.mvi.org.uk/tmteachers.htm. (I have no financial interest.) TM is one of the most useful things I’ve ever learnt. It wasn’t cheap, but the benefits have been enormous. At first I found it more...
Read MoreFinding your flow is more important than setting goals
At this time of year we tend to think about what we’d like to happen in the year ahead. Many people set goals and make a big effort, only to be frustrated by the lack of progress in their careers, relationships or finances. In some cases their health isn’t too good either. I experienced this for several years. Then, just over six years ago, I started working with David Royston-Lee, who is a...
Read MoreThings fall into place when we let go
One of the more sophisticated types of goal-setting involves ‘SMART’ goals, which are “specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely”. The end result is an action plan with a timetable. However, all of this is based on a questionable assumption – that we are on our own in a mechanical universe. This implies that we can only achieve anything through mental and physical effort....
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