How to become more motivated by controlling your dopamine

Do you know someone who is super motivated? About 10 years ago I met the beloved Australian celebrity Costa Georgiardis from the television show Gardening Australia. I was blown away by Costa’s energy and enthusiasm. He was exactly like he appeared on TV. But he wasn’t hamming it up for the camera. Costa was the […]

How to bring order to the chaos of life with a simple list

Do you enjoy the feeling of crossing an item off your to-do list? I love the feeling. I think, “Go me! Look at you go!” as I strike the pen through the list item. But as good as it feels to cross things off, it’s not really about that. That’s not where the power of […]

Success isn’t about being smart, rich or famous

My dad thought I couldn’t survive in the world unless I studied physics and chemistry. When I was 15, dad made it clear that these subject were non-negotiable: I had to study them in year 11 and 12. So I rote-learned my way through physics and chemistry. And I hated these subjects with a passion! […]

Eating smart: How certain foods can boost your motivation and wellbeing

Here’s some food for thought . . . Have you ever considered that the food you eat could be affecting your motivation levels, wellbeing and ability to focus? I’ve been exploring the research in this area and I’ve got to say, the research is so compelling. It’s made me clean up my act. I’ve ditched […]