Overcoming adversity and maintaining wellbeing by focusing on purpose and beliefs is this month’s theme. Deeply meaningful quotes from a psychiatrist Holocaust victim plus a Greek philosopher prompt meaningful reflection on the power and influence of circumstantial perception: ‘Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, only by lack of meaning and purpose.’VIKTOR FRANKL ‘It is […]

Authenticity and trust are this month’s themes, with associated words referenced in Grammar/Communication Notes.  A quote from a tech titan, a political leader, and an astute self-reflection declaration from the master of wit: ‘In a networked world, trust is the most important currency.’ERIC SCHMIDT ‘Focus not on ego but on what can be achieved.’HASSAN DIAB ‘Be yourself […]

A positive and uplifting theme this month, both for quotations and Grammar/Communication notes:‘Argue for your possibilities, and sure enough, you will find so much more capacity and ability inside you than you have ever dreamed is possible.’MICHAEL NEILL ‘The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we […]

This month’s theme is about positivity, daring and action – including possible ‘bucket list’ inspiration! The following quotes have different but related life challenging messages: ‘Being on the tightrope is living; everything else is waiting.’KARL WALLENDA ‘Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run as outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.’HELEN KELLER ‘Twenty […]

 May 2023 – update As per last month, a personal power theme quote with a deeply meaningful reflection on how we would wish to be remembered:‘One day you’ll just be a memory for some people. Do your best to be a good one.’ANONYMOUS The above is listed in EQ4U’s quotes section: CHARACTER – EQ4U  GRAMMAR/COMMUNICATION NOTES – POSITIVE WORDS: Meliorism […]

EQ4U UPDATE – APRIL This month’s quotes reflect on the personal power we hold within us to be our best selves, to inspire motivation and to achieve wellbeing: ‘It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.’WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ‘The world is your oyster. Don’t be afraid of opening it’.CAPTAIN SIR TOM […]

This month’s theme reflects the critical issue of interdependence, the relationships and connections between people, resources, and systems at international, national, organizational, team and individual levels. Notably demonstrated at international level between member countries of NATO and support for Ukraine, but seemingly frequently unrecognized between different parties involved in industrial unrest. ‘There are no problems […]

The narrative and dialogue associated with ongoing political upheavals and turmoil prompted this month’s ‘tongue in cheek’ quote: ‘Politics is supposed to be the 2nd oldest profession. I have come to realise that it bears a very close resemblance to the first.’RONALD REAGAN The above is listed in EQ4U’s quotes section:PHILOSOPHY – EQ4U GRAMMAR/COMMUNICATION NOTES […]

This month’s quote encapsulates a deeply meaningful reflection for the advocation of peace, applicable to scenarios between individuals and groups as well as nations at war – a fitting contemplation for New Year 2023 and beyond: ‘If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each man’s life sorrow and […]

The Christmas season of goodwill prompts reflections of seeking meaningful understanding of and engagement with others:  ‘If I cannot understand my friend’s silence, I will never get to understand his words.’ENOCH POWELL‘I don’t think’ …..’then you shouldn’t talk’ said the HatterLEWIS CARROLL (from Alice in Wonderland) ‘People will forget what you said and will forget what […]