After writing my blog last year about yoga, practicing a skill and realising your strengths, I decided to see what I could do about my lack of knowledge of how to headstand. At the time I’d been regularly practicing yoga for over a year, but at that time had put headstands in the “too hard” […]
Authentic evolution
I’ve said in the past that I am a totally different person from the one I was 15 years ago. Others have noticed this too. Those who met me back then came across an extremely quiet individual. Someone who hardly ever spoke up in meetings. A person unsure how she could contribute to a team. […]
Leaving your comfort zone (in a safe way)
Both introverts and extroverts have comfort zones, they’re just different. When introverts are asked to leave their comfort zone, it is to do something that comes more naturally to extroverts; for example attending large, crowded, noisy networking events. Similarly yet conversely, extroverts probably find it difficult to sit still and concentrate in detailed meetings for […]
Starting with Why
I first joined a voluntary organisation because I wanted to do something good for my community and meet some interesting new people. As I got more involved, I was quickly drawn into attending workshops and putting the skills being trained into practice via projects and committee roles. I realised the benefits these activities could bring […]
Realising Your Strength
At a yoga class the other week (before the shut down), I realised that I was getting into positions without thinking (too much) about them that I never could have achieved a year ago. With regular practice, my strength and skills have gradually improved and I’ve come a long way without having noticed. Practice makes […]
