Impressed

I’m currently feeling
Impressed.

My thoughts creating this feeling:
With myself on 2 counts. Yesterday, I went to Southend to help conduct some risk assessments with someone. Easy enough. We talked about work, life and everything in between. As the conversation moved on, it became more and more like a coaching conversation. So, I leaned into that and went into full on coach mode. I could sense the other person appreciated how the conversation was going and was seriously thinking about their responses and what actions they could take in the next couple of weeks to move forward. As we parted, they said they really appreciated the chat and felt clearer about what to do. A coaching session doesn’t have to be a formal or regular affair and can easily help people when they can’t see the wood for the trees.

The second time I impressed myself was fully completing the JWW with every rep of every round, even doing most of the dynamic explosive moves. I was really knackered afterwards but really pleased to have done it all. Rewarded myself with a lovely, hot, steamy, soapy shower.

My extraordinary goal for the year is…
To be financially savvy again. Planning for early retirement by getting back on track with understanding my savings, investments and pensions.

What result will I produce this month?
Was very tempted yesterday. There is a large superstore with extensive clothing section on the way home from Southend. I was very tempted to swing by and see what new season clothes they had in. However, I drove past. Then I was thinking about going via the out of town Next store to see what they had in, but stayed in the left hand lane and came home instead.

My tasks for the day is…
Interviewing all day, back at Southend. JWW. Chairing a zoom call about equality, diversity and inclusion in ringing this evening.

What thoughts are holding me back?
This evening’s session is very informal. Learning from the CCCBR adviser and if there’s more we could and should be aware of and doing to promote it in ringing. Not really sure how its going to go, or how many people will turn up.

What thought will I practice instead?
Its informal, so should be quite easy to lead. Let the discussion unfold.

What can I remove, elevate, upgrade or add to my style to embody my future self?
Dark green short, wrap dress and black lights. Gold cuff bracelet and Oliver Bonus necklace and earring set. Simple. Stylish. Womanly.

What can I remove, elevate, upgrade or add to align with my future self’s environment?
I found a post on social media last night with advice on the right type of necklace to style with different necklines. I’m going to try to remember it going forward, and get some missing necklace styles into my collection.

What am I excited to practice and improve?
Patience. Interest.

My progress and my blessings
I literally have nothing else to do today except interviews. 9 people to see which will take all day.

What do I declare myself to be today?
Decisive.

What questions can I ask of myself today?
How can I remain fair throughout the interviews, especially when I know some of the candidates? How can I manage this evenings session effectively?

What words of encouragement, insight, wisdom or humour does my future self have for me today?
Go with it. Remain, as usual, fair and calum.