Is it just me or does there seem to be an increasing amount of people in the world who struggle with happiness? Maybe not their ability to experience happiness but their understanding of how much happiness they should expect from life.

I recently came back to this question after reading Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari but from a different viewpoint, an evolutionary one. I began to wonder whether one of the contributing factors is that we are limited in how much happiness we are evolutionarily capable of feeling?

Have you ever found yourself believing you are the smartest person in the room?

Sadly, it's not uncommon to encounter individuals who believe they have superior intelligence and capabilities, like my own father, who asserts his intellect to justify why no one should question his decision making. Similarly, my step father-in-law acknowledged in writing when asked to reflect on aspects contributing to the breakdown of his relationship, he stated that “As an example patience is an issue, I see solutions to things quickly and I get very frustrated when people can’t see what’s obvious to me.”

The fundamental issue with this mindset is twofold: either you are in the wrong frame of mind or simply in the wrong room.

As many of us grapple with the quest for fulfilment in our daily lives, we often fixate on the journey of uncovering our true passion.

It is a conversation I find myself having on repeat, as individuals ponder whether happiness resides in their passion and wonder if they will ever stumble upon it, and what form it might take.

Critical thinking entails objectively analysing a topic, considering all perspectives, evaluating with an open mind, and weighing short- and long-term implications to reach a conclusion.

The world has changed dramatically in the last thirty years. This is no more apparent than in the way people think. While many believe that critical thinking has long been ingrained in society, understanding generational mindsets and analysing key cultural shifts is essential to ascertain the validity of this belief.

Navigating relationships is not an easy feat in life, whether it’s a partner, parent, sibling, friend, colleague, boss, or a complex blend of these.

Moreover, the main challenge in relationships stems from individuals exclusively viewing life through their own lens, often overlooking the importance of embracing other people’s perspectives.

I have reservations around the Wellness Sector, not because I don't appreciate its value, but due to its tendency to adopt a cult-like, uncompromising approach.

Wellness often involves pursuing holistic health mainly through routines and regimes: morning and evening rituals, skincare regimes, nutrition and exercise plans, to name a few. This in addition to all other life responsibilities.

Is your default setting one of positivity? Do you have peace of mind? Are you able to maintain an optimistic outlook?

The pursuit of positivity and optimism often prompts us to scrutinise external aspects of our lives, such as career, relationship, and financial status. Yet, the true source of our suffering often resides within our own minds.

Are you struggling with a persistent sense of stagnation in your life? Despite keeping a full schedule, do you find yourself making little progress?

This can be largely attributed to the influence of negative self-talk. Each morning, as you wake, conscious or subconscious voices enter your mind, instantly undermining your self-worth, asserting that your life is off track, and labelling you as a societal burden.

An unsettling amount of human suffering in today’s society stems from unmet life expectations. We tend to forget the remarkable odds of our very existence due to the countless factors that must align for each person to be born.

Do you remember the series Bear Grylls Celebrity Island? A group of celebrities were stranded on a desert Island for 14 days to fend for themselves.

In this particular series, they were barely surviving by the end of the first week (thank god they were only on there for two weeks). By day seven due to their inability to forage or hunt they had not eaten more than 200 calories a day.

Has the enthusiasm you once had for your job deteriorated?

Do you struggle with certain work relationships?

Do you find your mood at work fluctuates throughout the day or week?

Can you recall the last time you were wrong? Can you pinpoint the last instance when you said sorry?

These two questions are significant. Being wrong and sorry are essential components of a healthy relationship with yourself and others. We, as humans, are far from infallible — we’re not robots, nor are we AI. We’re imperfect beings who make mistakes and need to take accountability for them.

Undoubtedly a controversial statement so bear with me.

The statement underscores the significant influence managers have on employees and as a result the performance of their team within the businesss.

“Ego is like your shadow, once you have a body you have a shadow. However, your shadow doesn’t get entangled with the lamp post?” Sadhguru

The nature of our shadow is determined by external factors; when the sun is directly above us, it is small, and when it’s low, it lengthens. This too should apply to our ego. Ideally, it should adapt to different circumstances. However, in today’s society, the line between our true self and the ego has grown increasingly blurred.

More and more the toxic tornado of modern life swirls around us. The constant barrage of work pressures, the incessant juggling of tasks, the allure of social media, the unceasing flow of news and the never-ending sources of entertainment.

They engulf us in a whirlwind of frenetic activities and trap us in the seductive embrace of technology. In the relentless pursuit of these devised diversions, we inadvertently erase the beauty of the present moment.

When you set out on your journey to Ithaca, pray that the road is long, full of adventure, full of knowledge.

When asked what makes a high performing team I respond “empowering individuals to take ownership of their performance and responsibility for their self-development.”

The rising rates of depression and anxiety are hard to comprehend when ‘on the surface’ we have advanced so much as a society.

Cristiano Ronaldo has a coach. Barack Obama has a coach. Richard Branson , Oprah Winfrey, Tony Robbins also have coaches. Even Buddha had a coach.

The number one rule to being an effective coach is that it's not about you, it’s about those who you are coaching.

This topic seems to be confusing on both Instagram and other social media channels. Social Media Coaches mainly focus on their own “Content”; what they have to teach and tell the world. I am all for teaching but that’s not coaching.