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“It is easy to give in on those dark days, but seeing these photos really makes me smile, and reminds me it is all worth it.” Some takeaways… As Churchill said: “Keep buggering on.” Nothing worth doing was ever easily achieved. Keep your eyes on the prize – that vision will get you through. Savour […]

Lessons from swim class

“Life brings changes, many of which are foisted unrequested and unwanted upon us.” Some takeaways… Never underestimate the importance of familiarity and trust. Change is constant and often unexpected and unwanted. Reframing the situation can break negative patterns and create positive new ones. Positive role models can make you change your own behaviour.   I […]

Making fire

“I hadn’t thought through the whole process, and I hadn’t lined up my resources properly to get me through it.” Some takeaways… Map out the process Map out the required resources and align them to the process Cover the contingencies   Some thoughts arising from the need to ‘make fire’ whilst on holiday   I […]

Outwitted by a child

“…being able to think around the question and find creative solutions is only going to become more and more valuable.” Some takeaways… We can sometimes be too fixed in our own thinking. Flexibility of thought can result in finding an ‘outside the box’ solution. Use the resources at hand and think around the problem, and […]

A mind stretched

“Me jumping in gave him the courage to go for it, and once he did, there was no stopping him! The swimming pool was never quite the same after that.” Some takeaways… See what is out there. Step out of your comfort zone and you may be amazed. Push yourself to try it. Overcome your […]