This is probably the first podcast I have ever recorded. I started podcasting around two years ago when I became a GP partner and realized there would be less time for my writing. A lot has happened in two years and I am happy to still be here - thanks to your encouragement as listeners! I am sharing this one again as motivation for us to keep going. There is no greater motivation to succeed than having a good reason to - Remember your 'Why".

I thought I would share this one again this week. Please check out my book, Life Without Coffee - Choosing Happiness Over Stress, if you have not had a chance to. This podcast is named after its subtitle, but is not aimed at stopping people from drinking coffee! Let me know via Afiniki.co.uk whether you are a coffee lover, addict or avoider.

This episode is inspired by my book, Money and Mental Wellbeing. Please check it out, if you haven't. The choices we make about how we make and manage money can affect our mental health and future. Listen to find out how we can choose happiness over stress in this area.

This episode was inspired by the song, Confidence - by Sanctus Real, which I have been enjoying these days.
What is the difference between confidence and arrogance? Please listen to reflect with me on how confidence can help us in our journey of choosing happiness over stress.

It is very common to see people being praised for qualifications, experience and certifications, but did you know that it possible to have all these things and still lack wisdom? Listen to find out more about getting wisdom and why it is important. If you are someone who prays, wisdom is definitely something we all need to pray for, as a way of choosing happiness over stress.

Whether you are leading a big organizaton, a small team or your own family, it is important to keep improving yourself because the team will only be as good as the leadership it has. People deserve good leadership, especially when they are humble enough to follow you. We can become better leaders by learning first of all to manage ourselves well. The leader who can manage/control his or her emotions, tongue, character and time is definitely on the path to success.

When I look back at the kinds of jobs I have done in my life, it reminds me that there is something to learn from every season in life. I would rather be doing a 'menial job' than remain idle because of pride. Work is not just about the money. As they say - there is dignity in labour. When we are faithful in the little we have, we can be trusted with better and 'proper' jobs.

This is one I needed to hear again, because lovely sunshine, heat and summer weather can make it more difficult to push ourselves to achieve our goals, especially when it seems as if everyone else is sitting in their gardens doing nothing or going on holiday. There is time for everything. We must make time for our own rest and relaxation, but we cannot afford to let this year go by with nothing to show for it because of procrastination.