A great British saying. If we can remember this at times of challenge, we will win the day.
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Model Desired Behaviour
Whether it is with your employees, teammates, children or community at large, model the behaviour you desire to see from them. Be honest with yourself whether you are really modelling the desired behaviour all the time, or just when you feel like it.
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Let People Be Responsible
Rather than tell people, sometimes it’s better to ask them. Let them be the person having to come up with a good answer. Often you’ll be surprised at how they rise to the occasion.
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Enjoy This Moment
No matter how good or tough, enjoy this moment, right here, right now. Savour the next one minute. See how many wonderful things go through your mind in 60 seconds. Go.
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Book Time For Walks
Walks are great. They are very good for your overall well-being, both mental and physical. It’s a good time to clear your head, have new thoughts, see new things, listen to books or podcasts or chat with a friend, in person or on the phone. Make walking time a daily priority. You’ll thank me later.
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What’s Real?
There was an ad in the 80’s that we used to quote often and the key line was, “Is it real or is it Memorex?”. It was promoting the incredible sound recording on a cassette tape. With AI improving day by day, we may start saying something similar. Don’t get fooled.
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What Motivates You?
Would you rush into a burning building to save a child? If so, why? Honestly. Would you lend a friend £1,000? Is it your risk tolerance at play here? Or perhaps you’re a giving, charitable or empathetic person?
What motivates people fascinates me.
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Explore Your Mind
Be brave and learn about yourself. What makes you tick and what do you avoid and why? If something impacts you, figure out why. Ask yourself questions. Push your own buttons. It’s not easy but you’ll be a better person for it.
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Hard Times
We rarely feel good going through them but we feel stronger after. That sense of reassurance, resilience and confidence to overcome tough obstacles feels great once you make it through. Focus on that light at the end of the tunnel. Faith and hope will get you through.
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Tough Choices
Life is punctuated with tough choices. Should I revise for exams or spend time with my friends? Do I apply for a better job or build my own company? Is it better to spend time with my aging parents or with my young children?
Get clear on what’s important to you now and in the longer term. This will help you make better choices and decisions.
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