Day 33: Reflection

Time reflecting today and thinking about how we shift culture.  This included considering how we deal with the anxiety of those things we can and can’t control. 

This made me think that we do waste a huge amount of emotional energy and can feel immense anxiety about things we have absolutely no control over.  We need to become more comfortable with the discomfort of the things we can’t control and to focus on those things that we do have at least some control over.

This can only happen with practise and support from colleagues around us in a learning environment.

Day 18: Highs and Lows

New Year’s Eve and I can’t avoid reflecting on a 2021 full of highs and lows; including, my Dad’s death, getting engaged, starting a new job, finalising my divorce (through the Appeals Court!), playing some rugby (in spite of the injuries!).

Through the rollercoaster that has been the last year, I’ve had steady support from friends and family, whom I love and couldn’t do without.  In particular, the three women in my life; my Mum, my fiancée and my daughter have all been so key to the things I have achieved and how I have dealt with the low points.

Day 87: Mentoring

I had an initial session with my new mentor today.  I am fortunate and grateful to be working with such supportive people who are keen to help me develop and learn.  I’ve been given time and an excellent mentor to help me work through how I need to change to achieve my aspirations.  This will include what I need to experience, learn and do to develop and grow.  It will make me better at what I am doing now as well as in any future roles.  It will allow time for reflection and focus to putting these changes into practise.