Expanding your comfort zone, a peek inside our little black book and Father’s Day dining…

I’ve been thinking about the ways in which my comfort zone has stretched over the 20 years since I launched Consider it Done.?

I was no longer able to rely on the resources of a global corporation I previously?worked for. Instead of being an expert in one field, I had to master many: operations, IT, marketing, HR, finance, strategy. Doing new things for the first time wasn’t optional - it was the only way to move forward.

In this edition of CONSIDERations we’ve explored how to stretch your comfort zone - as well as ways to bring more joy to your day with a few simple strategies. Hear about some Clever Connections we’ve made for our clients. And make some shapes on your kitchen dance floor this weekend with our LISTEN track.

Though let’s not forget about Father’s Day (Sunday 16th June). CiD’s wonderful dining concierge has gathered a selection of favourite restaurants for every kind of Dad. Best of all, someone else will cook and wash up.

Our team of high-calibre virtual PAs are standing by to book your table (as well as all the other details to make it a truly memorable family event). They can give you back the downtime you crave, and perhaps?the energy boost needed to try something new. Whether that’s planning a family party, commissioning a joiner for a long awaited home storage project, or making sense of your work expenses - we can help. Find out more by clicking Discover More.

“Do one thing every day that scares you”

- Eleanor Roosevelt

Moving out of your comfort zone, comfortably

As a driven professional, stepping out of your comfort zone (and encouraging others to do the same) is essential for growth.

Yet it can seem daunting in the context of an already demanding work life.?

This article from Positive Psychology features valuable tips for getting out of your comfort zone. In summary:

• The key is to shift gradually, integrating small changes that don’t overwhelm your daily routine.?
• Start by identifying areas where you feel weakest and set manageable challenges for yourself. Whether it's taking a stronger position in meetings, pushing yourself further into networking in a new industry, or learning some new tech, aim to plan and execute the challenges without disrupting your day to day
• Moving beyond your comfort zone doesn’t mean taking a dramatic leap. It’s about making consistent, strategic moves which lead to significant personal and professional development over time.
• Celebrate each small victory, and use these successes to build momentum. By embracing change at a comfortable pace, you'll find yourself more adaptable, confident, and ultimately, more successful in your career and beyond.

Kids can carry on too

With the summer holidays beckoning, we thought you’d love this review from The Independent of Best Kids' Luggage for 2024 as much as we do.

Find lots of innovative options for children both practical and fun - think cases they can sit or stand on to scoot round with you, or be independent beavers and wheel their own.?

Best kids' luggage 2024 @CiD clients, even when the holiday is all booked, a reminder we can help with: packing lists, passport renewals, holiday clothes, airport transfers, oh and we know the best ever insect repellant (used by the US army).

Plan early. Travel stress-free.

5 simple ways to cultivate more joy in your life

When the pressure is on at work and home, it’s easy to overlook potential moments of joy and breeze past them in pursuit of the next responsibility.?So we’ve put together some simple ways to spark joyfulness in the everyday. Read more on the Consider it Done blog: 5 simple ways to cultivate more joy in your life

READ, WATCH, LISTEN

This month in Read, Watch, Listen we’re sharing a simple strategy for better prioritisation and a guide to navigating tricky dynamics as the household breadwinner. We defy you not to dance around the kitchen to our 70s disco Listen track: Le Freak by Chic.

READ - ‘What to do when everything? is urgent’? - Psychology Today (3 min read)

WATCH - 'When she makes more:?10 rules for breadwinning women’- Farnoosh Torabi (52 mins with sound)

LISTEN - ‘Le Freak’- Chic (Music video 3 mins 38?seconds)

Clever Connections

With 20 years under our belts, Consider it Done has built an extraordinary little black book, with every conceivable contact. As a result we can put our clients in touch with service providers in tightly regulated areas, when naturally they want to know they’re in expert hands.?

Some clever connections we made recently for our clients were with:

• an adviser specialising in later-life finance
• an IVF fertility consultant
• a pre-nuptial agreement lawyer
• an insurance adviser for jewellery
• a financial mediation consultant

Whatever life throws in, whether planned or unexpected, the CiD team can make life-changing connections for our clients in their usual discrete and professional way.

Father's Day Meals for every kind of Dad

With a little over 2 weeks from Father’s Day (Sunday 16 June), we’ve been thinking about these special men in our lives. When it comes to celebrating the Dads in your family, is there anything better?than a gathering of loved ones and their favourite food (and someone else cooks)??

CiD’s dining concierge has been seeking out made-to-measure restaurant recommendations to spoil these exceptional humans,? and has shared her top picks to suit their different tastes. Father's Day meals out for every kind of Dad

“I made one other change in my personal life. It's one that I had contemplated for some time, but I held back. I am so glad that I made the leap to start working with Consider it Done, a virtual PA service. As a working mum, I find it hard to fit in life admin - and until recently I felt like it was my responsibility, my burden to bear and not one I could delegate (mum guilt and martyrdom perhaps?). I've definitely changed my mindset, as working with this company has been a game changer for me in my personal life. It has meant that I can now spend more of my free time doing the things that energise me - like spending time with friends and family.”

- Reena Parmar,?Counsel (DCM) at Freshfields

If you’re jetting away in June?I hope we’ve helped set you off with everything you need for a fun and relaxing time. In the next edition we’ll explore the latest in London al fresco dining, and how to be ready for Wedding Season.

Meantime if you were to do one thing outside your comfort zone in June, what would it be? I’d love to hear from you, so feel free to email me if we’ve inspired you to try something new.

Until next time,

Sue

To discover more about how we support our clients, please be invited to book a short explore call or virtual coffee with Sue at a time that works easily for you.