Author Archives: gmjc1966

Hardships are an inevitability for us humans. We are an eclectic mix of nationalities, personalities and characters. We’ve all had different influences growing up, even though your next door neighbour’s kid is from the same class as your kid and you’ve known them all their lives. Given the diverse nature of our humanity, the hardshipsContinue reading “Make a life you love”

There are many ways of saying that fate has brought to you a specific place at a specific time, as the title of this episode suggests. It has been a little while since I last wrote but in that intervening time I have made a few changes – and brought onto myself a few stressesContinue reading “Swings, roundabouts and life’s puzzle”

I bet that title caught you out! This is an expression that I use whenever I have had to deal with unpleasant situations such as when I see my ex wife when I’m dropping off or picking up my kids. It also applies to being directed to doing something at work that you are diametricallyContinue reading “Turd sandwiches”

I recently read a great autobiography titled “The Happiest Man On Earth” and it was written by an amazing man by the name of Eddie Jaku. Eddie was born in Germany and loved his country. Eddie is also Jewish. He survived the Holocaust in WW2 when many of his friends, family and others did not.Continue reading “Happiest Man In The World”

Firstly, Happy New Year to everyone. We have just left another difficult year behind us. No matter where you are in the world, life was challenging at best in 2021, as it was the year before and I know we will all be stronger for the experience. Battling with restrictions over the COVID pandemic helpsContinue reading “Feel it, face it and free yourself”

Life throws many challenges at us and our physical and mental well being is constantly tested. One day we feel fantastic, even bulletproof. Then all of a sudden we come crashing down and all seems too much and that we can never catch a break. The happy times and moments of good fortune bring euphoria,Continue reading “Swings and roundabouts”

Self doubt. Heightened self criticism. Unrealistic self expecations. Lack of confidence. Worrying about what others think of us. Trying to please everyone else. Are these weaknesses? Perhaps. Are they more like personality traits and characteristics of our being? I’d say so. Whether they be weaknesses (usually of the mind) or perceived deficiencies in our personalContinue reading “Is your biggest weakness your strong suit?”

I got divorced. There are probably quite a few reasons why and I accept that I would have been part of the issue. There are 2 sides to every story and the truth as they say is probably somewhere in the middle. Knowing that my dream life of kids, grandkids and growing old with theContinue reading “Let ME be the judge”

Every person on the planet has issues unique to them, albeit somewhat generic in nature. For example, I am not the only divorced father of 2 teenagers and I am sure as heck not the only person alive who has lost siblings to cancer and murder. So how do we respond and deal with theseContinue reading “Strength or struggle?”

I saw the following quote recently: “You’ll never talk to anyone as much as you talk to yourself, so make sure that you speak to yourself with love and compassion.” Positive self talk is vital for your well being. Realise when things go awry that you are human and that you WILL make mistakes butContinue reading “Personal pep talk”