Nov 10, 2019 | choice, Emotions, friends, resilient
Have you ever noticed how people’s words come into your mind at weird times? Today the words and actions of someone from years ago entered my mind. In the situation, this person introduced everyone else by their name and job or qualification. When it came to my...
Nov 10, 2019 | choice, coaching, Motivation, resilient, support
£5, might buy you lunch, snacks. Maybe even an item of clothing for those of you who are bargain hunters. How we feel about £5 is dependent on a few variables. For example1. In your bank / wallet or purse, you have £20 spare cash after paying bills. You fancy lunch...
Nov 7, 2019 | boundaries, choice, resilient
Last night I had three hours disturbed sleep, I woke every hour until I got up at 3am. The problem is I often feel better on no sleep and I feel energised. But I did have a 20 minute ‘nana nap’ this afternoon because I was sitting down and the laptop...
Nov 7, 2019 | Emotions, fear, resilient, support
I have been captivated by the series ‘The affair’ from start to finish. I became hooked on the parallel stories of the characters. The portrayal of their so very different perception of how they experienced the situations. Sometimes they have completely...
Sep 29, 2019 | children, Motivation, resilient, support
Parenting is one of the roles in life that throws everything at you. Highs, lows, confusion then clarity, failure and success in seconds, feeling accomplished and guilty all at once. You can be riding the crest of a wave until a curve ball knocks you off, and it...
Sep 16, 2019 | choice, coaching, Emotions, resilient, self esteem
When the need took me, I went travelling, I worked abroad or moved jobs. I had great friends, a vibrant social life and I loved working with children wherever I was in the world. My life has always been pretty good, I had enjoyable experiences, I considered myself to...