I musn’t grumble, especially when there are people far worse off than me.
Sound familiar? I had a suspicion it would. As campaigners and change makers we are acutely aware of the injustice there is in this world – whether that be the impact of climate change or advocating for those who are denied access to vital services and support. Subconsciously we may create a hierarchy of need, […]
Who are the Change Makers?
Over recent weeks, I’ve been involved in several chats about change makers and how you work out if you are one. As well as being a coach, I’m a campaigner. For me, it means that I identify a specific change that needs to happen and then take action to influence someone to make that change […]
No one changes the world alone – we change the world together.
So why then do campaigners and change makers often feel that the responsibility for changing the world sits with them – and them alone? When I’ve led campaigns I’ve known that I’ve had support around me from colleagues and friends. And yet, I often felt that all the responsibility for creating this positive change in the […]
When you face a setback, what’s your response – frustration, patience or something else?
From time to time we all face setbacks and recently I experienced a painful one. When I’m not coaching there’s a good chance I’ll be out hiking. I often rack up 15 – 20 miles a day with a smile on my face, a backpack of snacks (of course!) and not too many aches afterwards. […]
What’s your value and who defines it?
Recently, I went through an experience which made me question my value – and it got me thinking about what personal value is and who defines it. At the end of October I was made redundant – I was expecting it and I’m okay with it as it gives me the space to try out […]
How gratitude can improve wellbeing
I’ve always considered myself to be a grateful person – I take the time to say thank you to others for their efforts and I truly value the friends and family I have around me as well as the safety and security of my home. But, I’ve never taken the time think about, notice and […]
Are you calling time on Covid-19 bingo?
We’re four weeks into lock down and I’m wondering how many of you have: made a sourdough starter, become a yogi, mastered whipped coffee, become fluent in Spanish and knitted a whole winter wardrobe. This is, of course, on top of working from home, supporting family and that small thing of coming to terms with […]
Compassion must be part of our response to Covid-19
Covid-19 is causing suffering on a global scale – families are losing loved ones, while essential workers are putting their lives at risk to help others. For many, including myself, the restrictions that have been put in place to stop the virus spreading are causing pain, stress and fear. Pain of being in isolation or […]
Social distancing, fear and kindness
We’re a week into the strict measures to keep us all safe from Covid-19 and I’m beginning to get comfortable with social distancing. At the start of the week it felt odd, and in opposition to my values, to actually walk further away from people as they walked past. It felt rude and unkind. A […]
Is resilience a shield to protect you from setbacks or a bag of resources?
When I think about resilience an image pops into my head. It’s a person in armour, with a shield out in front of them, protecting themselves from everything that is coming towards them. One foot is in front of the other with the determination to walk forward – they are moving, but slowly. As change […]