4. Spontaneity can bring excitement and adventure into life. Doing things on spur of moment is fun too! So why not just do something totally unplanned? Get in car and drive somewhere, go to train station and take a train journey somewhere, or, for a holiday, just visit your travel broker or go direct to airport and see what deals they’ve got for you to go there and then. Have your bags packed and ready and don’t forget your passport! This brings unknown into our lives, and although this can be a little bit frightening, it’s also very exciting too. Enjoy adventure!

5. I’ve saved best till last! When it comes to living a happy, fulfilled life, a life where you do all things you really want to do, fear is biggest threat you will have to face. It ruins hopes and dreams of millions and millions of people. Every time you give in to a fear, you lose. You miss out on opportunity, experience and happiness. So do something you are afraid of. Yes, I know it is very hard to do this but alternative – giving in – is much more painful. If you’re afraid of heights, learn to abseil or climb. If you’re afraid of water, learn to swim. Flying – attend a fear of flying course. Frightened of driving? Start to learn. If you want to start a business, devote time to become fully informed and start your research. Whatever it is, TAKE ACTION to beat it. Fear only exists in one place – YOUR MIND. It is an illusion that will set boundaries on your happiness. The only way to break through these boundaries is to confront fear and overcome it. When you do, your confidence will increase, you will experience more happiness and my word will you feel alive!

And there you are, five great ideas for you to try. Make them work for you by putting them into action and don’t forget: Knowledge isn’t power, it is putting our knowledge in to action so it works for us is what empowers us!

Until next time.

The very thing that seems to render you powerless can, if viewed rightly bestow an inner power that no one can take away.

What am I asking you to make out of this? If there is one lesson I want you to take away with you it is that failure can only render you powerless if you let it. To become aware of power that failure gifts you with, you will require a reorientatin of thought. How do you do this? - refuse to feel like a failure or victim - take responsibility for your life - forgive yourself - understand that you can change

When you do this you will begin to act differently.

As for me, I appreciate all failures I have had.