Our Life in Scotland
Is our collection of life-stories from the west coast of Scotland
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How to focus better in a world of distraction
Getting things done these days can seem almost impossible at times. Never mind our natural tendencies to daydream, but today we are surrounded by distractions that aim to steal our focus. Social media, YouTube, worries, stresses, the pressure to perform…they can all take their toll on our ability to focus and get the job done….
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How to get back on track after setbacks
It’s been a rough couple of weeks. Illness has blindsided me and wiped me out. It’s been about nine months since I was properly ill, so for it to happen again so soon took me off guard. I think being isolated due to the pandemic has weakened my immune system. Regardless of why it’s thrown…
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Why we should appreciate the little things in life.
I love Spring. Hence, it’s always been a favourite season for me, not least because it is when my birthday is. It is a time of rebirth, renewal, warmer days, new life, and longer daylight hours; it is a time of hope, promise, and joy. I adore seeing the little lambs frolic in the fields…
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How to celebrate the people we love better
This week in the UK, many people will be celebrating with our Monarch Queen Elizabeth II on her Platinum Jubilee. Seventy years on the British throne! What an achievement! When you look back at the last seventy years and just think about all that has happened, all that has changed, and that she was at…
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Why being truthful matters: the kindness of candour
Being truthful is about more than not telling lies. Being truthful is about integrity, transparency, accountability, honesty, and being genuine. It’s about us knowing ourselves, knowing the standards we set for ourselves, and then living up to them. But more than this, being truthful means not only living truthfully with others but also allowing others…
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Little choices every day: a way to lasting and meaningful change
Are you easily overwhelmed by big things like decisions, events, goals, or changes? In some respects, I’ve come to realise that I am one of those people. I am good at keeping things moving along on the surface, but when it comes to dealing with the bigger things, I can be the proverbial ostrich and…
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Investing in others: why is it so important?
Would you consider yourself a wealthy person? What, indeed, do you consider wealth to be? Money? Status? Property? Possessions? Yes, in a worldly sense these things do make you a wealthy person. You have the ability to come and go as you please and potentially exert power on those around you. But what is wealth…
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Finding a renewed sense of purpose in life
A few weeks ago I wrote about how little choices every day can lead to lasting and meaningful change. And it’s true. The little choices we make every day for the better will lead to new habits and a meaningful change that does us good. I have seen the benefit of this idea in my…
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We should live each day with a teachable spirit
Are you good at taking criticism? Unfortunately, I am not. I am quite easily riled by people pointing out faults, criticising my efforts, and telling me I’m wrong. Let’s be honest – most of us probably are in a similar boat. But is that healthy? It supposes that we think we are always right and…
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