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New year, new you?
Over time I’ve discovered that new year resolutions aren’t that motivating for me and whenever I did try them, I rarely followed through for more than a few weeks. Whilst I have nothing against new year resolutions, nowadays I save myself the angst and no longer set...
Being vs. Doing: Find a Balance
I'm a pretty good do-er. If I'm not doing, I'm thinking about doing or what I've already done and how I could have done it better. At other times, I'm thinking about what I have yet to do and how and when I'm going to do it. Being a great do-er always seemed to me...
Teacher Wellbeing: Lessons From A Walk In The Rain
Who knew that a walk in the wet forest could offer insights into teacher wellbeing! This morning I went dog walking and got drenched! I wasn’t prepared. I had a jacket but no gloves or hat so my head got wet, my fingertips shrivelled and I was left feeling miserable....
The Tragic Gap
Belinda, one of the clients I serve, landed the job of school principal last year. She was so excited to share the news, it was her first principal role and she was ready to go! Whilst she hadn’t worked at the school before, she knew of it and had heard it was...
Can you spot your team’s strengths?
During the week I took the dog for a walk in the forest in the local mountain ranges. It was cold and a bit wet, but as soon as I stepped out of the car and in amongst the trees, felt and heard the wind, smelt the fresh air and looked up at the tall trees towering...
You and strong emotions. How does that usually go?
I spent a lot of the day today with a friend who is going through a really tough time at the moment. Heartbreakingly, there’s nothing I can do about it except to be there with her and just sit with her, in her pain. I really want to fix it and the control freak in me...