The people you spend time with (and that includes who you follow on social media and the content you consume) have a significant impact on your view of the world, what you think is possible and what you expect of yourself. Sticking with people because they’re familiar isn’t always the best approach, especially if you’re living well-short of what you (deep-down) know is possible.

It’s true, no matter how hard you wish, you can’t control everything that happens. But that doesn’t mean you need to stay trapped in reactionary living. Because it doesn’t feel good to be constantly pushed and pulled, does it? Tap into your power as the CEO of your life to consciously choose your path and how you respond to whatever happens along the way.

I get asked a lot about how to create work-life balance. The conversation usually starts with people talking about how stressed, frustrated or overwhelmed they are. And that no matter how hard they try they just don’t seem to be able to ‘juggle’ work and life. Sound familiar?

Like so many, I’ve had holiday plans disrupted this year. But I didn’t cancel my plans altogether and carry on working. I came up with an alternative plan instead. Because while I know it’s disappointing when you can’t do the thing you wanted to do, having a holiday matters.

What helps you feel calmer, stronger and more sure? For me, it’s a hot cuppa and when I’ve got one in my hand, it’s as if I can solve (almost) anything! When you know what you need in your own life support toolkit AND use it, you’ll be better able to navigate the twists & turns.

In life, there are things we can control and things we can’t. And learning to recognise which is which has the potential to be life-changing. Because you only have so much time and energy, so consciously choosing what to focus on matters.