Helping people to focus on the positive in their lives and move forward
It’s 6am on the first day of November and quite dark outside. I couldn’t sleep and so I tiptoed through the house so as not to wake Mrs Cortado and our dog Grace to go outside and get my phone which I’d left in the car. On my way back, I promptly dropped it (clearly... Continue Reading →
I've always been a great believer in the power of setting goals as they really help focus your mind on where you want to be and what you want to achieve in your life. However recently I've been thinking a great deal about now. This very moment. And as each second passes, yes, we could... Continue Reading →
If every decision we made in the past made us who we are now, then decisions we make today will create the people that we will be tomorrow. So what do you want to be and perhaps more importantly, who do you want to be? Because today is your chance to take steps... Continue Reading →
Other than writing blog posts, hanging out in Spanish cafes and my new dog, my primary passion in life has been making music. For many years, writing songs on my old acoustic guitar and in the last few years, I've also been using my laptop. My latest project is called Pearl Viper and the mOnk... Continue Reading →
Blame, blame and more blame. It's your fault we're like this. I feel like this because of you. In England, the Conservative government are blaming the Labour government for current issues and they haven’t been in government for 6 years. At present, Spanish politicians are fighting for power blaming each other for the lack... Continue Reading →
I'm sitting in a bar near where I live in the south of Spain and it's already hot outside. There are already 9 flies circling around in the bar doing their fly thing and other than having to swat one from time to time for getting near my breakfast, we seem to get on perfectly... Continue Reading →
It's the first day of 2016 and it's that time when people may be feeling the pressure to make New Year's Resolutions, some which they keep and others which will inevitably fall by the wayside. However, although the 'usual' resolutions such as losing weight, getting a better job, going to the gym and travelling more... Continue Reading →
This week's podcast is about how we can often get lost in planning and goal setting that we forget to make the most of where we are now. As always, the podcast is like the best pop singles – inspirational and just a few minutes long. Listen to Episode 9 - How To Not Plan... Continue Reading →
Nothing is perfect. Nobody’s perfect. Nowhere is perfect. Perfection is a myth. Imperfection is the reality of our lives. I’m not cynical. In fact, I’ve often been called too idealistic, however although perfection may not exist, that needn’t stop us doing what we want to do to achieve the lives we want to live.... Continue Reading →
It’s Thursday, so it’s podcast day here at Away From The Noise and today I’m in Greenwich in London. Before I moved to Spain 18 months ago, I lived here for 3 years and Greenwich is without doubt my most favourite part of London. As a tourist or resident, it really is something special. And... Continue Reading →
