An idea for International Friendship Day and beyond
Friends are great sources of information when it comes to trying new products and services.
They help us know what is available and if it is any good.
We get to Trust new experiences, in part, because our friends know what we Like.
So, it is always worth asking friends for suggestions before spending time and money trying to fix a problem.
Hey there, Merry Christmas!
I hope all your preparation has made the big day a special one for you, family & your friends.
I’m guessing you have a few gifts to enjoy. With luck, some of them will help build warm memories for the future.
If you would like to build some memories in the year ahead keep your eyes open for some Experience tools which I’ll be offering to help you, whether your goal is to:
Thrive in your current role,
Find your next one,
Or standout in another area you love.
Stay tuned for more about those tools.
Until then, enjoy your day!
A YouTube Short About Grief
Grief takes different forms for different people
Some of us are quiet in our grief, returning to normal after a short while.
Some of us get noisy and colleagues realise we are suffering for a long time.
Some people find grief comes in waves and involves quiet times and noisier moments.
However we experience it, living with grief is the one emotion we will all know in our lifetime.
However, we face it, one thing is true.
We all deserve space, time and support to grieve in our own way.
We Can Care For Others Better If We Take Care Of Ourselves First
Looking after others’ needs takes time, effort and resilience.
We should ensure that the wellbeing of people providing unpaid care is a priority, all year around, not just during #carersweek
Feel free to comment or Like if this YouTube #shorts message touches you.
A #YouTube #short for Carers Everywhere
Unpaid carers do an amazing job looking after the needs of family and friends.
That can be crucial to the lives of those with physical health issues. Not forgetting people whose care is important on #WorldMentalHealthDay and beyond.
Although caring is demanding, carers may even have paid employment which fits around their volunteer work.
Take a look at the video to be inspired when you use examples of caring skills when applying for paid work. Leave a #Like too, if this helps you and the people you know.
Asking wellbeing questions shows you care
Checking in with someone going through a tough time is part and parcel of being a good friend or #manager
That can mean asking ‘How are you’?
It can even mean asking the question twice and using #emotionalintelligence after hearing the answer.
It might feel uncomfortable being asked the question, or asking it (I’ve been in both situations). But from my experience the query is a game changer.
Anyway, here’s a reminder about what is involved in that level of care.
Feel free to leave a Like if this is a timely nudge.
When it comes to success, no one makes it on their own.
There will be a coach, friend, family member or teacher who has proved to be inspirational along the way.
So, we should find a way to say ‘thank you’ and pass on that gift to someone else.
Who knows what that gift might inspire others to achieve.
Feel free to leave a Like if this post inspires you.
We could be a top politician, or a middle manager: in either case losing a job puts us under a mountain of #stress
Beyond the #anger at losing something that mattered to us – and the worry about paying the bills – there could be worries about not being good enough to find something else.
But before we make any life changing decisions we should be smart and spend time being #calm .
Giving ourselves that breathing space means we are mindful of our own state and better equipped to choose what we want to do next.
Meditation can help achieve that mindful state and create space for clarity. Even six minutes spent focused on our wellbeing makes a difference, whoever we are.
Interested?
Then visit my link for a guided meditation promoting calm.
Some thoughts about self-care for #Internationalworkersday
If you have spent any time with people who are unpaid carers, especially in the margins of their day job, you will have heard someone say something similar to this.
Since #Carersweek is also coming up in June it is a good time to think about the value of self-care.
Why?
Because if we aren’t meeting our own needs, we aren’t going to be in good shape to look out for others.
So, every bit of nurturing we do for ourselves is an investment we make towards our care for others.
Leave a Like on the #YouTube #Short if this reminder helps. You might also be interested in no-cost / low-cost inspiration for your next job search, if so follow the link below
https://rogerdennison.gumroad.com/l/trtoc
After planning our next career step and performing well at an interview we might earn an opportunity to be of greater service. We then have a choice:
Here’s a YouTube Short reminding us that it takes time to ensure we are making the right choice (the one closest to our goal). Please leave a Like if this reminder is helpful.
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