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“It’s not about breaking through the glass ceiling, it’s about building your own home” – Irene Brankin
In my way of thinking, there is no glass ceiling. It’s only the way we look at life. It’s our perception.
Yes, others may, and will impose limits on your abilities. But you, and I know that you can do that easily enough yourself.
You know your own inner ...
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Some of us drink (tea, coffee or alcohol – take your pick); eat delicious food; do a form of exercise; watch funny movies; go on a course; and so on. You’ll know what it is you do when your sparkle is shining.
I found out one of my ways was to do different activities whilst on a long weekend break with the family. One ...
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When did you last say to yourself “I’m worth it?”, or have you ever uttered that statement?
This can range from small to large – buying yourself a more expensive pair of shoes than usual (I’ve just done that!); treating yourself to afternoon tea; or when you’ve taken your courage in both hands and jumped off the precipice.
When you honestly want something, you will find the courage and you will ...
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We humans are social beings right from the time we are born, needing a connection with other human beings for a reason. We need the mirroring back of ourselves; that we are alive, that we matter and, as we move through life, simply to also have a laugh and gossip with friends, colleagues ...
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I’m heading off on holiday for a well-earned rest, and in between the lists of things to do, the packing and the Eurovision Song Contest (because it’s held in my second favourite country of Sweden), I took time out to reflect on where I am internally.
I allowed my inner smile (and joy) in, reflecting at how my life has ...
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Instead of wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen, I say put in Stockholm!
I’ve just had a great three days in Stockholm at the weekend – the weather was lovely and sunny, the group were so open and gracious, and I had lovely colleagues alongside me.
The generosity of all was heart warming as I was invited (along with my colleagues) to a celebration of the ...
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I’ve just been speaking to my neighbours over the fence as we’re out doing the gardens on such a beautiful sunny day. This was after a relaxing meal followed by sitting down at the seafront watching the world go by.
It’s amazing what the sun does for us all (especially after the miserable weather we’ve been having here in the UK) as we can smile, say hello ...
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Well my Visible Woman Course at the weekend was really successful. Everyone enjoyed themselves with sharing, laughing, crying and allowing themselves to be visible in all their glory.
The venue was beautiful as were the grounds and so we could relax and be taken care of, especially with the wonderful array of foods at meal times. I’m sure I have put on a few pounds!
There is ...
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How many of you have a list of “must do’s”? I know I’ve always made them and still do.
But you can get distracted by your day-to-day lists – those – oh so important must haves and must do’s.
In the end though must things and activities don’t truly matter – people do!
You are one of the people who matter! Take care ...
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This is what most of us are actually saying to ourselves when we have a chance to move forward or to change our way of thinking or our life.
Too scary is what we are really saying. And yet on some level, we do want to change but it’s the consequences we don’t like – good or bad.
How often have you been secretly relieved, for example, when ...
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