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Karen Laidlaw
6 days ago2 min read
Unretired, The Art Of Coming Back To Work And Being Fully Engaged
20% of people in their seventies in the US have returned to work after retiring.
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Karen Laidlaw
Jan 82 min read
What Is Your Heart Telling You You Want? Can You Really Listen?
I spent some time thinking about what it would feel like to have those dreams come true.
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Karen Laidlaw
Jan 12 min read
How Are You Going to Make Yourself Better in 2025?
How about a small list of things to cultivate in your life from the study of Winston Churchill’s life.
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Karen Laidlaw
Dec 25, 20242 min read
It’s That Time Of Year When The World Falls In Love
It really doesn’t take much to brighten someone’s day. But it can mean so much.
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Karen Laidlaw
Dec 18, 20242 min read
Everything Will Work Itself Out Beautifully, You Just Have To Believe
Amidst the hundreds of people walking, there were two of my favourite colleagues there as I got off the escalator.
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Karen Laidlaw
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Don't Worry: The Link Will Most Definitely Not Disappear Any Time Soon
It feels like we’re being pushed to decide without the benefit of reflection, without a chance to slow down, to take our time.
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Karen Laidlaw
Dec 4, 20242 min read
There Are Only Two Choices: To Love Or To Fear
‘… fear arises when you stop loving, which also causes you to feel lonely, depressed, and powerless.’, the author goes on to say.
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Karen Laidlaw
Nov 27, 20242 min read
When Life Threatens To Take You Down, Be Curious Not Furious
I can be curious as to what went on in their life that made them who they are.
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Karen Laidlaw
Nov 20, 20242 min read
We Can Still Let In Joy, Even When (Especially When) Things Look Bleak
And I felt my joy returning.
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Karen Laidlaw
Nov 13, 20242 min read
How Anxiety Can Be So Disempowering, When It Doesn't Have To Be
Firstly, they recognize that this does not need to define them.
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Karen Laidlaw
Nov 6, 20242 min read
A Sweet Life, A Bitter Life, Which One Will You Choose?
The raw material for a sweet life or a bitter life is always there. The story you emphasize is the one you notice.
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Karen Laidlaw
Oct 30, 20242 min read
Why It's Not Only Okay But Often Necessary To Stop Talking To Someone
We all know the experience of having people around us who just ‘don’t get us’ or don’t appreciate who we are and what we offer.
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Karen Laidlaw
Oct 23, 20242 min read
Why 'One Foot On The Gas, The Other On The Brake' Never Works
In the book, Immunity To Change, the authors explore the hidden reasons why we can never seem to make the change we are committed to...
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Karen Laidlaw
Oct 16, 20242 min read
What's A More Uplifting Story, One That Serves You Better?
Pick one belief that’s particularly troubling and select a more positive story that would suit you better.
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Karen Laidlaw
Oct 9, 20242 min read
Slow And Steady Still Wins The Race
So many of us are looking for big change and fast results. We want the magic elixir, the quick fix, the instant result.
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Karen Laidlaw
Oct 2, 20242 min read
What If I Have No One To Blame For All My Hardships And Pain Except Myself
The real battle is within me. It can only start with me. I need to change my own inner dialogue and mindset.
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Karen Laidlaw
Sep 25, 20242 min read
If Deadheading Your Petunias Brings Beautiful Growth, Why Not Try It In Your Life
When we remove the old, no-longer-useful things, we create space for new and wonderful things to take their place.
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Karen Laidlaw
Sep 18, 20242 min read
Why We Want to Second Guess Ourselves, and Why We Absolutely Should Not
The best job we can do comes from being ourselves and bringing our own talents and gifts.
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Karen Laidlaw
Sep 11, 20242 min read
Small, Consistent Progress Is More Valuable Than The Big Wins
It’s the small wins, the steady progress, the feeling of forward momentum that will consistently deliver the drive to keep going.
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Karen Laidlaw
Sep 4, 20242 min read
The Best Way, And Really The Only Way, To Make Decisions
Roxie Nafousi, respected inspirational speaker, has a manta that reads, I make decisions from a place of self-love and self-respect.
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