PLAY TO YOUR OWN STRENGTHS!

PRACTISE STARTING EACH DAY WELL

Making a good start to the morning is a form of momentum, giving you the energy and control you need to have a good day. Begin the morning in a stressed rush, and that will set the tone for the next few hours.

Try getting up at least 30 minutes earlier than necessary, preferably before your partner and children, so you have some quiet time to yourself – you can do some yoga stretches or meditation, or just sit with a cup of tea and reflect on the day ahead. Sorting what you’re going to wear the night before, including accessories, and locating the papers and other items you need, all helps you to start on a positive note every day.

SLOW DOWN AND LISTEN TO YOUR GUT FEELING

In our fast-paced world, there’s a temptation to respond quickly to things and make on-the-spot decisions, whether it’s about hosting your mother-in-law’s 80th birthday party or agreeing that your teenage son’s girlfriend can join you on a family holiday. But that can mean you act before