Life & Leisure
This is the collection of all the other stories I wanted to share, covering family, love and loss and many things in-between!
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Why fishing makes me cry
It was sitting with my daughter, two days ago, when she shared that her boyfriend Jack was on a fishing trip. We both had the same thought instantly and tears sprang to our eyes as we talked about my Dad and his love of fishing, and how if he was…
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My Mantra – how I self-talk my way to success
As a qualified coach I am well-versed in the theory around self-limiting beliefs, the ‘head-tapes’ we play to ourselves, or our ‘inner chimp’ to quote a particular Management book. A recent request in a group I’m in from a fellow-freelancer to help overcome those negative voices led me to think…
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Follow Your Dreams
Once upon a time there was a vivacious bundle of fun who came into the world laughing, smiling and spreading her sunshine everywhere. Age 5 she sat on the back-row of the nativity with the other angels, and sang the loudest, arms out the widest, stealing the show. She grew…
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The art of resilience
Resilience is like a muscle, one that we can all strengthen. On Saturday I took part in a 22-mile hike for the charity Macmillan, over the toughest terrain possible, the Jurassic coast (Weymouth to Corfe Castle), with 500m elevations at 75 degree angles in 30+ degree heat. My friend and…
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My Chelsea Flower Show experience 2018
My first ever visit to the Chelsea Flower show did not disappoint. The day was filled with colour, style, emotion and tranquility all conveyed through epic displays featuring myriads of plants and flowers at their finest. I’ve attempted to capture the highlights and key moments in our day, as well…
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