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What to ask yourself after waking up What am I grateful for? Lost in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we tend to ignore the best we have. We forget about the good things in our lives. What attempts will I make today to improve my well-being? First of all, you should take care of your health, because both the quantity (duration) and quality of your life depend on it. Start by taking care of your body in the morning: What are the three most important things I need to do today? Many time management experts disagree on some things, but agree on at least one thing: in the morning you need to decide what three main things you will devote your day to. Even if you plan to spend all day writing your coursework, find two more things to do. For example, “eat right” and “wash the dishes.” You must do these three things as well as possible, quickly, as early as possible and without distractions.

What to ask yourself after waking up What am I grateful for? Lost in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we tend to ignore the best we have. We forget about the good things in our lives. What attempts will I make today to improve my well-being? First of all, you should take care of your health, because both the quantity (duration) and quality of your life depend on it. Start by taking care of your body in the morning: What are the three most important things I need to do today? Many time management experts disagree on some things, but agree on at least one thing: in the morning you need to decide what three main things you will devote your day to. Even if you plan to spend all day writing your coursework, find two more things to do. For example, “eat right” and “wash the dishes.” You must do these three things as well as possible, quickly, as early as possible and without distractions.

A warm welcome to the year 2024 to all my friends, followers, and connections here on LinkedIn. The holidays were mentally and physically refreshing, as I was deliberate about resting, supercharging, and putting my best foot forward this year. I have also been intentional about setting goals and planning how best to implement them. A quick run-through of steps I have taken in prepping myself for the year: 👉 Cut the clutter: I did this in my home and at work. Clean spaces at home and in the office can be very refreshing. I think it also gives room for new, creative ideas to emerge and thrive. 👉Self-reflect: Took time to introspect and re-assess my priorities at this stage of my life. This helped me to set goals on what I need to do and achieve to become the best version of myself. 👉Set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant/Realistic, and Time-Bound) goals: I set financial, health, career, spiritual, and family-oriented goals. They are quite ambitious but consistency and discipline will be my watchwords. Zero tolerance for procrastination too. Having an accountability partner for tracking progress also helps. I would love to hear other tips and ideas for starting and finishing the year well. Do share!

At the start of the year, like many, I set resolutions encompassing activities such as regular exercise, increased reading, and incorporating meditation into my routine. However, February turned out to be a challenging month as I fell ill, disrupting my plans and preventing me from being at my best. Recognizing the impact of this setback, I am approaching March with a strong determination to regain my momentum and enthusiasm. March symbolizes a fresh start, and I am eager to channel renewed energy and dedication towards achieving my goals. Reaffirming the importance of prioritizing health and overall well-being, I am poised to embrace a more focused and disciplined routine, ensuring that setbacks do not derail my long-term objectives. How has the year been treating you so far? Are you successfully sticking to your New Year's resolutions, or have you found yourself navigating through the unpredictable challenges of the year? Let's start again, even if there were interruptions. We still have a span of 10 months to accomplish whatever goals we aspire to achieve this year. #newmonthnewbeginnings #freshstart #newmonthnewopportunities #newmonthvibes

Why are so many teachers leaving the profession? Well, if you look at the list below, it gives you a slight glimpse into just a few reasons why. So what is being done about it? In truth, not much! Every term, some teachers may be questioning whether or not they think they can last until the end of the next term, counting down the days until the next holiday where they know they will get just a small amount of rest. They are exhausted even in the first week. The workload has piled up once more and the Easter holidays seem like a distant memory by the time Friday comes around. What a way to live? If you are a teacher, do you want to feel exactly the same in 6 weeks when the next break comes along, or do you want to make a change? Fed up of putting work before your family life? What if I told you that there was something you could do to change the way you feel about your career? Want to find out more? Book a call with me and I can tell you about our course built for teachers that will change your life. Intrigued? Email info@empowered-teacher.com or DM me directly to find out more.

Happy New Month Linkedin friends Did you know the phrase is actually?: "Time and TIDE wait for no man" *tide referring to the ebbs and flows of the ocean. I feel like business is like that too and it's feels like a long 'ebb' sometimes. Life often dictates an equally long flow must follow. So as we enter a new month, here are a few things I'm going to check off of my list to prepare for a brand new August- ⭐ Reflect on the Previous Month ⭐ Set Realistic Goals ⭐ Make a Schedule and Stick to It (inspired by Samantha Poff) ⭐ Stay Accountable ⭐ Learn Something New ⭐ Practice Self-Care (inspired by Joana Petrova Megan Hardy Lauren Clementson (Assoc. CIPD)) ⭐ Celebrate progress The self care bit is a real weakness for me. I believe the 'grass' can be greener not by viewing it from a distance, but when desire meets hard work. I'm guilty of associating time off with the act on neglecting to tend to my own delicate field. I don't want to return from holiday to a withered patch 😓 I trying to remember to nourish my own energy and not just my environment. With the tide low, I took my time (specifically a 4 day weekend) to tend to me 😊 Thank you Go Ape for helping me enjoy myself during ebb-season 🙃 #NewMonth #August #PersonalChecklist #GoApe #TreeTopChallenge

I'm always grateful for the holidays, an opportunity for a pause, to relax and have some quality family time...especially watching this little one grow up. Although things are slower paced - certainly compared to day to day work - we are always busy, playing football, games, reading or taking little trips out. Today's little adventure? Tropical World...why? This one has a love of learning and loves insects and small animals. And it got me thinking, when we returned home, about how doing the things young people like and engage with through the work we do in schools at Focusing Minds Mental Health, Wellbeing & Education Services helps with positive impact. Some of the young people we work with may struggle with emotional regulation, expressing themselves and confidence to name a few - sitting and 'just' talking in a session doesn't suit everyone. To that end we use engagement tools specific to each individual, that could be: various sports, cooking, crafting, art, modeling, STEM building kits and more. Alongside our person centred approach (no judgement, active listening and UPR) which underpins all we do, we tend to discover in time: ✅️ the young person's self awareness develops. ✅️ confidence improves. ✅️ engagement increases. ✅️ communication, expression and regulation improves. And what does that result in for a lot of our young people in terms of school performance? well, quite a few things: 📈 improved attendance/reduced truancy. 🤝 better engagement. 💫 increased academic performance. ❗️fewer behaviour incidents including suspensions. We're already taking bookings for 2024-25 and have limited availability amongst the team for next year already! Feel free to get in touch to find out how we can help your students or visit the education pages on our website to discover our promo video: www.tomakeprogress.co.uk

Just got back from vacation and feel like you never left? If you’re an uninspired and unfulfilled medical professional and you’re facing exhaustion or burnout, then this is for you… You want to take a closer look at how you’re either addressing or ignoring your true emotions. (I know that might sound foreign to you as an over-thinker but hear me out!) A lot of people are told they just need to take a vacation so they can come back refreshed But they don’t realize that this is just delaying the inevitable. You may feel good after a few margaritas but as soon as you get back to clinic, you feel like you never left, or maybe worse because you’re not only at capacity this week but you have a bunch of alerts waiting for you from last week. You want to feel excited about your career? You want to enjoy your free time with people you love? Then focus on your true thoughts and emotions instead of continuing to push through until the next vacation comes around when you’ll have another temporary break. Because if you really want to enjoy life on a daily basis and feel like you’re making a difference you’re passionate about it starts with being honest about what you’ve created for yourself so far. If you’re ready to stop the endless grind and start a journey toward true personal and professional fulfillment, I’m here to guide you. I have a free training where I'm going to walk you through how to feel more fulfilled as a medical professional. Type YES in the comments and I'll send you the details.

Update: Grateful to my sweet J&J family for the thoughtful gift basket today. Excited to announce my return to work on July 1. Having a set date feels reassuring as I look forward to getting back to what I love. Through this experience, I've learned valuable lessons. First and foremost, prioritizing my health is non-negotiable. Maintaining a balance in life and making self-care a priority are crucial. Equally important are my family and faith. Alongside these, excelling in my career and caring for the patients and employees I support is a priority. Recognizing early warning signs and seeking help when needed is key. Looking ahead, I am eager to share the insights gained from this journey with others. Can't wait to apply these learnings and make a positive impact. #CareerInsights #HealthAndWellness #ProfessionalGrowth

This week doesn’t have to feel like last week. I'm talking to you, dear female doctor. You get so caught up in saying ‘yes’ to Anything and everything out of obligation, That you: > End up with an overstuffed schedule. > Run out of the protected time you had. > Can't get important tasks done on time. > Feel drained & demotivated all week. Today, you & I are going to change that. After months of trial-and-error in medicine, my big takeaway is that: “Deciding what NOT to do, matters Way more than deciding what to do” (Let that sink in) If you want to: — Have more protected time — Make daily progress on what's meaningful — And check off important tasks You need to get good at Filtering out “noise” from your schedule. I do it in 4 simple ways: 1. Practice the art of strategic refusal. 2. Consider what I will be saying ‘no’ to if I say ‘yes’ to a task. 3. If a task isn't going to help me get a grant or further my career, it's a “no” or “not yet”. 4. Remind myself that I can do anything. But not everything. Look, academia will always pressure you to: > Take on another task. > Join another committee. > Work 5 more hours. But only YOU are responsible for your career. Get selective. Filter out the “noise” To focus on what gives you meaning. Sometimes it takes small shifts like these, To completely transform your week (+ career) 💜 >> Take a moment to reflect and tell me: What one activity are you NOT going to indulge in this week?