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Anita Brady
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Aug 26, 20231 min read
#278 The countdown is on - nine days to go !
I am mindful of how pertinent this Mandela quote is. His words remind us of the power of education. The power of education to change the...
Aug 23, 20232 min read
#277 Self care is ...
Of the various definitions relating to wellbeing, I very much appreciate Martin Seligman’s PERMA model [Positive Emotion, Engagement,...
Aug 10, 20232 min read
#276 Wellbeing Wednesday II
Mindful that prioritizing self-care and wellbeing is - for body, mind, and spirit - both important and necessary, I am resharing* this...
Aug 9, 20231 min read
#275 “Be a little kinder than you have to”
Bennett’s quote, “Be a little kinder than you have to”, is one of my favourites. Short and sweet. Undeniably apt each and every day. With...
Aug 8, 20231 min read
#274 #MindfulMonday
This De La Vega quote not only distinguishes between being #mindful and one’s mind being full, but acknowledges that one can experience...
Aug 7, 20231 min read
#273 "A mistake is to commit a misunderstanding"
Whilst I am unaware of Dylan's intent with this quote, I have always felt that it has great relevance to #education with regards to...
Aug 4, 20231 min read
#272 Makaton
Whenever I am “home”, I always am excited to walk past a particular building which proudly displays the Makaton Friendly sign. I had...
Aug 2, 20231 min read
#271 9 Life hacks
I love how - with the view to improving our quality of life - this simple list of nine life hacks [source unknown] implores us to replace...
Aug 2, 20231 min read
#270 Kindness III
Mindful of today’s proposed action on the Action for Happiness’ Altruistic August calendar being, Set an intention to be kind to others...
Jul 31, 20231 min read
#269 Altruistic August
Today’s blog title is, admittedly, taken from this month’s Action for Happiness calendar. Each month, as highlighted in previous...
Jul 1, 20231 min read
#268 End of Year Reflection
Day one of the summer holidays gives me a chance to reflect. As I look back over the year, it is hard to believe everything that has...
Apr 1, 20231 min read
#267 Reflection after 31 days
I have, over the last 31 days, challenged myself to post a blog every day. Drawing on the notion of Meraki, I have endeavoured to blog...
Mar 31, 20231 min read
#266 Lifelong learning
I strongly believe in the notion of lifelong learning. These quotes embrace the transformative learning thereof and, consequently,...
Mar 30, 20231 min read
#265 Wellbeing Wednesday - 'Mental Health Check-in' and 'Love Yourself By ...'
It seems apt - on this, the last Wednesday of Wellbeing month - to share these wonderful images. Originally spotted on Instagram...
Mar 29, 20231 min read
#264 Good Hope
I have always loved language. I especially enjoy creative writing and finding novel ways to express myself so as to appeal to my...
Mar 28, 20231 min read
#263 The miracle of mindfulness
I love how this Thích Nhất Hạnh quote is simultaneously simple and profound. Mindfulness is a miracle. It allows us to master and restore...
Mar 26, 20231 min read
#262 Wellbeing
I subscribe to Zeno’s and Tom Rath’s perspectives regarding wellbeing and appreciate that March is designated a month for wellbeing. I...
Mar 26, 20231 min read
#261 "You can't connect the dots ..."
One of my favourite quotes. And somewhat akin to Søren Kierkegaard’s “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived...
Mar 24, 20231 min read
#260 Take a SELFIE
Anyone who knows me would - based on the fact I do not like having my photo taken - be surprised to see me advocating taking a selfie. I...
Mar 24, 20231 min read
#259 The Iceberg Illusion
The Iceberg Illusion reminds us of the elements of success Be it in our personal or professional lives, … we are often lulled into...
Mar 22, 20231 min read
#258 Nyepi, a day of silence and serenity
Seeking stillness - as so wonderfully illustrated in this Buddha Doodles* image - is oft sought and leads many to engage in digital...
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