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Are there times you wish you were more? More expert, more confident, more sure of yourself and your vision for yourself and your life? There are many times when I’ve known those feelings. Because I believe that each and every one of us has the potential to be more, I am committed to growth and […] Read more...

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MargaretCollins

8 hours ago

It's the weekend! Time to go home and rest - if you can. Let the stresses of the week stay behind you and get ready to relax. ... See MoreSee Less

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MargaretCollins

6 days ago

Lifeboat? Lighthouse? Yes, we need both. If you look at your role in life, where are you playing the part of the lifeboat? Where are you being the lighthouse? When someone is in danger, yes, we need the lifeboat to surge into the storm, to rescue them from the jaws of death. I am proud of the people who play this role, unselfishly putting their lives on the line - or at least, prepared to put out into some very stormy waters. But the role of the rescuer is demanding, exhausting and, in someways limiting. Consider then the lighthouse. Casting it's beam to highlight dangers to be avoided, marking the safe passage to harbour... In our personal lives, in our professional lives, sometimes we are called to play the part of the lifeboat. Could you do more good or have a greater impact if you played the lighthouse more often? ... See MoreSee Less

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MargaretCollins

2 weeks ago

Procrastinating? Putting things off? What are you hesitating about? Maybe there's something just going round and round but not getting done... Yes, it's important to do your research, invest in due diligence, but when all is said and done, what's holding you back? Sometimes we are lacking information. OK. What is it you need? Can you define the thing you lack, the bit that, if you got it, it would make the decision easy? If it turns out that you have all the information then, what's holding you back?Uncertainty about the consequences, the resources you'll need, will it be worth it? If this is your question then maybe what you need to do is decide. You can only find out if it's worth it by trying. If you decide yes then decide to put in the work to make it work. Sometimes the worst place to be is going round and round... Overthinking?? Such a drag. ... See MoreSee Less

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MargaretCollins

2 weeks ago

I don't have capacity for that right now. I'd like to help. What was your intention in doing that? Believe it or not, how you say things matters. When it comes to setting boundaries, offering your opinion or clarifying intentions short, positive statements are more likely to achieve your intentions and maintain good relationships. The statements above are more likely to be received effectively than I don't have time. I don't mean to be difficult... Why did you do that? And yes, I know context is important. I know power-dynamics are important. I understand the habitual phrases that come out of our mouths...A little preparation can go a long way here. What would you like to be able to say more positively? ... See MoreSee Less

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MargaretCollins

3 weeks ago

Dog-tired. That’s what we say. Is that how you feel?It sounds a bit mean on dogs but apparently it comes from stories that Alfred the Great would send his sons out running with his hunting dogs and they’d come back, well… dog-tired. If I’m honest, that’s how I’ve been feeling for weeks. I could tell you that it’s post-COVID fatigue and I’m sure many of you would know exactly what I mean. If I’m even more honest, I was probably feeling like this before I got my 2022 dose of Covid. I think it would be more accurate if I called this post-pandemic fatigue - and I know I’m not the only one feeling this. Tired to my bones and a good night’s sleep doesn’t go anywhere close to bridging that energy gap.I deliver training workshops for dozens of people, each and every week. I see the tiredness in their bodies. I hear their stories of trying to do so much and well, failing. Each week the to-do list grows, the energy gap widens.Normally I’d say the spirit was willing but the flesh was weak… right now it’s more honest to say that even their spirits are flagging. So where do we go? We start with sleep. We start with self-care. But we need to be honest that we’re not dealing with any ordinary sort of tired and ordinary solutions won’t work overnight. Self-compassion: according to Kristin Neff this has three elements. 1) Self-kindness, 2) Common humanity, 3) Mindfulness. We need to be kind to ourselves. Treat ourselves the same way as we’d treat a loved friend. No pressure. Loving acceptance.We also need to know we are not alone. These feelings. This experience is both unique and universal. Yes, it is individual and there are so many elements that we all have in common. And it is universal. It is something experienced across the globe. We also need to be mindful. This means we observe without over-identification. We are able to feel without letting that feeling define us. We can accept the feeling, the emotion and let it flow, let it pass without believing this is a permanent characteristic that defines us.If we truly let ourselves feel self-compassion we have hope. Be patient. Believe. Baby steps in the right direction will make amends though our journey to recovery will be like no other. Patient persistence.And if you have a dog, give it a hug! ... See MoreSee Less

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