Forgiveness, wrinkles and public transport

Hi there,?

Welcome to the latest edition of Moxy Matters.?

We’ve hit Autumn with a bang so are being careful to look after ourselves as well as our clients.?That means asking ourselves tough questions to help identify and overcome any challenges that might unwittingly be holding us back.??

The latest Moxy Vlog reveals how powerful a simple question can be and explores what more you can do to look after yourself – especially you busy communications leaders hob knobbing at party conferences!?

We also revisit some of our moxiest moments:?

• Do I have to forgive my school bully??
• Are you still resisting the office??
• Complete with wrinkles and grey hair?

So grab a cuppa, maybe a cheeky biscuit, and tuck in…?

Be brave?

Be bold??

Be different??

And look after yourself!

All the best,?

Suzanne??

What are you doing to look after yourself??

?? Not your business?

?? Not your family?

???? You??

Wonderful, but rather overworked, a little overwhelmed, and perhaps rather exhausted you.??

I asked a client that question recently and they said “gosh... do you know what? Nothing! It's a little bit grim, isn't it?” And it is.??

If that feels familiar, please don't beat yourself up, but do think about finding something in your day that's just for you. Whether it's exercise, reading a book in the bath or even a cheeky cup of coffee before your next meeting.? ?

Whatever it is, just find some time for YOU! Because you are the most important thing that you have.?

Do I have to forgive my school bully?? ?

Bullying comes in all shapes and sizes, from mean girls at school to macho colleagues at work crushing your confidence.??

I'm sad to say it's something I've encountered more than once in my life with one core theme: I never quite fit in and, worse still, I didn't want to! It took me a while, but I've decided to forgive all of them.? ?

?? Why? Because they’re not worth the heartache. I'm sure they had their reasons, but that's their story not mine.? ?

?? Easier said than done? Oh absolutely. Battling our demons is an ongoing process, but it’s better than giving them carte blanche. ??

?? Is this possible? Yes with the right support…no sales pitch, but I'm always happy to recommend the amazing people who helped me.??

Mostly though, I wanted to write this as a reminder not to let anyone get the better of you.

Getting out and about more?

Are you still resisting spending more time in the office?? ?

Don't get me wrong, I love running a virtual business BUT I still make sure I get out and about at least a week? ?

?? Yes it takes more effort and can be tiring?

?? Yes the trains can be a pain at times?

? Yes I spend more money? ?

So is it worth it I hear you ask? Absolutely! I always feel more inspired as a result of a getting out and about than I ever can sitting at my desk.?

Complete with wrinkles and grey hair? ?

I recently took a photo of myself running happily through the common in my mid-forties not caring what the world thinks complete with:?

• Wrinkles. Laughter and frown lines.
• Greying hair. Wonky smile. Stupid pose.
• No makeup. No fancy suit. Nowhere to hide.? ?

I took it to send to my partner as proof I finally made it out of the house after a miserable cold. Why am I sharing here???

Because, as much as I love my shiny blue suit, I want to be honest about who I really am. It's not always pretty and certainly never shiny, but that's ok with me.?

A question before you go?

How moxy are you feeling today???

Do you want to know which areas you need to prioritise to have more impact at work??

If so, our communications leadership quiz will help identify where you’re already smashing it and set out the areas you need to focus on in order to thrive and shine!?

Simply visit Test your moxy to find out how.?

If you fancy chatting through your results, then just drop me a line or book a chat.

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