Managing my mood is a daily practice. When I go through a hard patch, one change makes a huge difference to breaking the state I am in. I consciously inject my days with highs.

Sometimes we need to go gently on ourselves. And sometimes we need a challenge.

Up to a point achievement is a good thing, part of what got us where we are. But taken too far and it creates problems.

It might seem a matter of semantics, but the difference between resolutions and intentions runs deeper than you may think.

You'll never get what you want in life or work if you're trying to be all things to everyone.

There are a 1,001 voices telling us to abandon & compromise ourselves to "make things work." But not nearly enough voices saying BACK YOURSELF.

Having a growth mindset means you believe your abilities and talents can be developed rather than being a fixed trait.

Some costs of moving too quickly - any of these familiar?

People who go through tough times can learn lessons that lead to them being stronger and happier in the long term.

I'm a big believer in a morning routine. But just as important I've realised is how we finish the day. Ending your day on an intentional good note will ensure that you look back on it with a sense of fulfilment.

Perspective is like a a pair of glasses - our lens on the world.

The mind is like a monkey riding an elephant.

Communication breakdowns happen. This model from Dr Faith Harper is a nice framework for understanding how and ways to avoid this.

Elephants, dead fish and vomit are how Airbnb frame issues that need to be aired in their company. I like this as a framework to think about things we need to have honest, brave conversations about.

What’s really important in your life right now? What truly matters to you? What’s your biggest priority in and out of work?

The Circle of Control and Influence is a neat framework popularised in the 80s by Stephen Covey. It invites you to think about the challenges and concerns you have in your work and life. And choose where best to put your time and energy.

How to work with your brain to help you have a good day. And why having better boundaries and more breaks will benefit your work.

We all have an inner critic: the harsh internal voice which judges, criticises and demeans us. Having one is normal and just knowing this can help and be the very first step to taming it.

Name it, tame it, aim it. A deceptively simple framework to help manage moments of anxiety explained. Don’t be fooled - it is backed up by sound psychology and neuroscience. Keep this one in your back pocket for moments of difficult emotion.