A little thought provoker for you – what story are you telling? Is it a helpful story that makes you feel good or one focusing on things from the past that keeps you stuck? Our stories that we tell each other and ourselves have a direct effect on what we can create in our life … Continued
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In many of the conversations I have been having recently supporting people to manage their work and personal life in these challenging times, one thing I have heard a lot is that more and more and more misunderstandings and misinterpretations are happening in our communications. Do you find that simple things are getting blown up … Continued
I did a short video last week about making plans and why in this time of craziness it is so important. I just wanted to add to my thoughts as not only is important to make plans so we feel in control but it also has a hugely positive effect on our everyday life as … Continued
I was speaking with a friend recently and she despondently told me of how she couldn’t make plans now as everything was so uncertain. I responded that in fact she had to make plans now and how important it was to do so. So today I thought I’d do a quick thought provoker in case … Continued
Recognise this? Either in your own children or from your childhood – “are we there yet?” covers all generations. I can remember over 40 years ago pestering my parents from the back of the car on any trip longer than five minutes! And with the easing of restrictions it is beginning to feel little like … Continued
I came across this video and thought it was a lovely thought provoker so wanted to share it with you. Obviously if you are dealing personally with the virus yourself or your family or friends then maybe feeling grateful to it may be a very big stretch. And if that is the case then I … Continued
When we hit times of challenge or stress it is quite normal to switch into our survival mind. We’ve all heard of flight or flight or freeze and that is a symptom of it. Same for when we feel overwhelmed or pulled in four different directions, survival mind is where we often flip into. And … Continued
For most of us we are three or even four weeks into the lock-down. The shock is beginning to lessen but now we are having to deal with the reality of the situation we find ourselves in. It is rather like living through a hurricane, we can either be at the mercy of the high … Continued