I’ve been working on a new presentation for a client in local government. Like a lot of organisations right now, they’re going through a fair bit of change. Shifts in structure, roles evolving, uncertainty… all the things that can very quickly tip teams into stress or negativity if we’re not careful. I'm going to be speaking about resilience, adaptability, and how to not get pulled into that negative spiral when things feel unsettled, and I was reminded of something I had to learn myself… the hard way. When I was first diagnosed with MND, my initial response sat very much in the space of: 'this is happening to me'. I knew if I stayed with that mindset, I would be stuck there. It keeps you looking backwards. It keeps you focused on what’s being taken away. And it drains your energy very quickly. At some point, I had to shift that thinking into --> 'this is how I’m going to move forward with living'. Same situation… very different energy. This simple 3-step reset tool came in handy back then, and it’s something I still use all the time. 1. Catch it - Ask yourself: Am I reacting or responding right now? 2. Control it - What can I actually control here? (My attitude, my words, my energy, how I show up) 3. Choose it - How do I want to show up in this moment? It sounds simple… and it is. But it’s also powerful when you actually practise it. Change is always going to happen. In workplaces, in life, in our health, in our plans. But getting caught in negativity isn’t what moves us forward. Choice does. When things feel uncertain or out of your control, what helps you shift out of reaction mode and back into a place of choice? I love hearing how others navigate this - there's so much we can learn in this space.

Not my normal angle, but… What’s a goal you haven’t set yet? Not because you don’t want it… But because there's a part of you isn’t sure you’ll follow through this time. It’s interesting, isn’t it? We don’t just struggle with achieving goals. Sometimes we avoid even naming them. Because once it’s real… there’s a risk. - A risk of not doing it. - A risk of stopping halfway. - A risk of proving that little voice right. So instead, we often keep it vague... “I should get fitter.” “I want to feel better.” “I’ll start soon.” No pressure. No commitment. No chance of “failing”. But also… no real movement. I've noticed sometimes the biggest shift happens not by setting a bigger goal… It’s being honest about the one you’ve been quietly avoiding. And instead of asking "Can I stick to this perfectly?" Try asking “Am I willing to stay with this… even when it’s not perfect?” Because resilience in goal setting isn’t about getting it right every day. It’s about staying in it even when the wheels might be falling off. What’s one goal you’ve been holding back from fully committing to… and why? Sometimes just naming it is the first step forward.

What's your “go-to” meal… Not the one you plan to eat. The one you actually end up eating when life gets busy, you’re tired, or you just can’t be bothered. We all have one. It might be: - eggs on toast (a classic) - a quick smoothie - leftovers straight from the fridge - something random thrown together that somehow works - or… a handful of this and that while standing in the kitchen... no judgement here 😂 I think these “default meals” say a lot about us. They’re the ones that carry us through real life… not the perfect, Instagram-looking meals. And honestly, they totally matter! Because when you’re tired or stretched, you’re not going to suddenly become a gourmet chef. You’re going to fall back on what’s easy, familiar, and available. So instead of trying to be perfect all the time, sometimes it’s more helpful to think about small tweaks we can make to these meals that can make a difference. So I’d love to know… What’s your go-to, no-thinking-required meal and would you upgrade it… or leave it exactly as it is?

I’m so grateful for my team to help me get up on the dance floor recently, which I miss so much. It made my night

Unfortunately our scheduled resilience chat is cancelled just for tomorrow. Back to normal next week.