Has time flown this year? As 2017 comes to a close and you start focussing on 2018, it will help to clear the old year out before moving to the next one. Try this exercise either in your office or in front of the fire with a glass of wine. It is designed to be a [...]
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Mid-year Reviews
Hello Long-time no speak! It’s hard to believe that the first day of summer has been and gone already. I’ve read some reports of a scorching summer but, frankly, I’ll believe that when it happens. Half way through the year and I can hear the corporate groans because it’s appraisal time. I often hear mini-groans [...]
Happy Christmas!
As 2015 comes to a close and you start focussing on 2016, it will help to clear the old year out before moving to the next one. Try this exercise either in your office or in front of the fire with a glass of wine. It is designed to be a helpful review of the [...]
Making space for your summer break
I hope you’re having a great summer. As you clear your desk before going on holiday*, don’t let it stress you – done is better than perfect. Having things ‘done’ will allow you to create some space to relax and clear your mind. This is an ideal time to build up your reserves so you return to [...]
Some Flowers For You
Hope your year has started well. Thought you might like a Valentine’s gift – some beautiful red (albeit virtual) roses and a good book idea. I’ve been reading “Quiet” by Susie Cain; it’s a great book for understanding one another and its strapline is ‘the power of introverts in a world that can’t stop talking’! [...]
100 Things that annoy Santa!
Happy Christmas! While you’re waiting for Santa to arrive, have a look below at 100 things that annoy him. Mark the ones you share with him and email me your top 3! Fleas on my reindeer Having someone in my life who always tries to tell me what to do A desk full of [...]
Keeping in touch
How was your summer? I trust you had some good R&R. Mine revolved around watching cricket and cycling in France – lovely! If you’ve found getting back into full swing this month difficult, it may be because you don’t have enough reserves in your life. Having reserves is about having more than you need or [...]
Everyone’s a winner!
I hope this finds you well. I don’t know about you, but I’m excited about the World Cup and getting behind England in the next few weeks. What did you think of the team selection earlier this week? I wonder if the players are as good at selling themselves off the field? I came across [...]
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Closing out 2012
As 2012 comes to a close and you start focussing on 2013, it will help to clear the old year out before moving to the next one. Try this exercise either in your office or in front of the fire with a glass of wine. It is designed to be a helpful review of the [...]