Wise Wednesdays

FEELING TIRED?... Have you ever been through periods of inexplicable lethargy and wondered what it was all about? Are you going through a period of in decreased energy at the moment? I attended the Annual Conference UK National Institute of Health and Care Excellence last week, and started thinking of the impact of these high intensity events on my energy levels. My sensitivity has increased quite a bit since last year as a result of having a relatively simpler and calmer life and because I've deliberately wanted to fine tune my coaching acuity. So I had to manage my “conferencing time” and allow for plenty of rest. If you’re going through a period of tiredness, it’s easy enough to understand the physical aspect of a change of your external circumstances, but the internal shifts (psychologically and emotionally) tend to get underestimated and neglected. Things can get oversimplified as: “I’m starting a new job and need to get used to it”. You probably wouldn’t a...

***************************************************** Celebration! It’s the Wise Wednesdays 1st anniversary! Yep, it’s a year since I started writing these every week. Thank you for having been part of the journey! Thank you for your support and positive feedback. Your engagement means a lot! I hope to continue to share my journey and hard-won lessons with you. In the meantime, here is the  modified Disney Strategy questionnaire  to help you dream big and get unstuck in your career and life. It seems to work wonders when done properly. Enjoy getting a cup of tea, some quiet time and turning your dreams into reality. Of course, reality is but a dream but that’s for another time… ***************************************************** Have you ever been told that to succeed, you need to be the best? Did you grow up thinking that the best get what they want in life and never have to worry?... I’m guessing you’ve also seen apparently mediocre...

Do you tend to overgive at work? Spend long hours and weekends “doing what needs to be done” and counting on it just being a phase and getting better in the long term?... If you watched the Oscar-winning movie “Moonlight”, you may remember the main character is called Chiron. Chiron is a centaur (in Greek mythology) who was able to heal others but not himself. It reminded me of those who work in health or the caring professions and struggle with their own wellbeing. I’m guilty myself. Suffice it to say, my parents used to call me Mother Teresa and note that I was constantly on edge and irritable but the consequences can be much more serious on mental health. On the outside, the long hours may seem like dedication and professionalism, but where does dedication and professionalism stop and unhealthy compromise out of a misguided sense of duty begin? A strong work ethic is a gift. Excessive compromise to serve the unrealistic needs of an unhealthy organisational and work...