Here is what I am working on now… Saying what I need to say with consideration of the person listening or reading. Doing my best not to take up too much time and more importantly to give them something for their time. To edit what I say so it is clear and succinct. A waffly, … Continue reading Word-less
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The subtle art of …
I can imagine this is a not-for-everyone book due to the frequency of the F-bomb but I have just finished reading and covering with a yellow highlighter, “The subtle art of not giving a F*ck” by Mark Manson. I found his insights on problem-solving particularly helpful … Happiness comes from solving problems. The keyword here … Continue reading The subtle art of …
Four weeks in a row…
This is my fourth week of publishing on Wednesdays – my almost-first-month anniversary! Woo hoo! A thought came to mind as I finished last week’s post - it may not be 100% perfect, but it is 100% published! As James Victore says in his wonderful book Feck Perfuction: Should you strive for excellence? Of course. … Continue reading Four weeks in a row…
Moving On…line
Prior to the lockdown, I was a gym-goer. During the lockdown, like many, I was a walker around-the block. When I started to miss my strength training, I decided to look online. On YouTube, I found:Kit Rich Coach Kel Action Jacquelyn Yoflaminga - Yoga with Jenny Hirtz Each of these amazing teachers became my go-to, … Continue reading Moving On…line
…in sickness and in health
Some of us are not natural nurses. And those of us who are not natural nurses tend to be really strong at not being natural nurses to our spouses. My partner argues that I do have the ability to nurse as demonstrated by my ability to parent. This is true. Although, that is an … Continue reading …in sickness and in health
This is what I do on Wednesdays … starting today
Every time I hit "Publish", I say to myself, I will write more. I will write weekly. Fortnightly. Ok – DEFINITELY monthly… The last time I published was in July. It is now September! What if I elevated writing to be as important as the other commitments, that I DO keep each week… Like the … Continue reading This is what I do on Wednesdays … starting today
The promise that changes everything
Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash I’ve just finished reading “The promise that changes everything” by Nancy Kline. The promise that changes everything…. I won’t interrupt you. Ever since reading this book – I’ve been trying. Really trying. And mostly failing. I console myself – that each conversation is another opportunity to practice. I … Continue reading The promise that changes everything
Hide behind
Photo by Tamara Govedarov on Unsplash Last week I received a nasty email. To say I was upset would be an understatement. I clicked reply. My fingers banging furiously on the keyboard. First, though I deleted her email address - I was having an unedited rant that I knew couldn’t be sent. I then sat on it … Continue reading Hide behind
Peek-a-boo
Photo by Jomjakkapat Parrueng on Unsplash As I push my trolley around the supermarket, the only unmasked faces are babies and toddlers. I smile broadly as I always do yet the blank stares back, remind me that these little ones are trying to make sense of me. Their wide eyes look puzzled and a bit … Continue reading Peek-a-boo
A paragraph a day…
Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash My friend Sue Heatherington, author of the inspiring book Quiet Disruptors and who also publishes daily on her blog, gave me this helpful suggestion regarding writing “… perhaps restart your practice by making baby steps. Just a paragraph a day, in SFD mode, to develop a rhythm”. Sue’s suggestion was the first … Continue reading A paragraph a day…
