Our Queen

How to deal with problems and change in life and work

Our Queen died this month. This caused an immense outpouring of emotions , not only from the people of the British Isles, but much of the world. For 70 years she had been an icon of dedication, service and standards. Her death has caused massive change.

The Queen
For our Queen

I say ‘Our Queen’ because I remember her coronation, for most of my life she has been Queen. And although I never had the pleasure of meeting her, there was something about her manner that made me feel I had. She was a rock. Through difficult times she kept her head and made the best of the situation. She was an example of a life very well lived.

‘Suddenly’ we have a King and will need new coins and stamps and symbols on our letter boxes! My everydayness has not changed, but a root, a foundation, a cornerstone has.

For several days we were joined together in sharing grief. On our street we popped out to share a minute of silent remembrance for her life. And then came the funeral, the ritual, the celebration, the regal precision and dedication of the procession. The grandeur of Westminster Abbey, to the lone piper and her favourite horse and dogs all present.

Everyone can and needs to be a Change Maker

At The Change Maker Group we focus on making Change Makers. Everyone can and needs to be a Change Maker. The life-long skill of knowing about, understanding and having skills to manage change is integral to personal resilience, success and joy in life.

If you, your family or team need a little assistance with dealing with all the aspects of changes and problems, here is a link to a short booklet. ‘Dealing with problems and change’ is a fill-it-in booklet that guides you through how you may feel and possible practical things to do to make the best of any situation. It is at an introductory half price to help you in case you need it. Please be in touch if there is any other way I can assist.

To request a 15 minute Mind Chi Chat with Vanda to explore how Mind Chi might assist you, your group, team or company build resilience and joy! Vanda@TheChangeMakergroup.com or Vanda@MindChi.com

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Help your teen develop resilience

What to do for the back to school wobbles

Yes, school has started again, and although there is much Covid still about, for most young ones it is much like a cold. This means that students and teachers are returning to the classrooms – after there has been the best part of a 2 year disruption!

If you are 10 years old, that is a whopping 20% or 1/5th of your life!
If you were my age, 1/5th would mean a 15 year hiatus from a ‘normal’ life.

Therefore it is quite likely that people of all ages are feeling a little wobbly as you start to go back to what you used to do.

What to do about it?

A short while back I had the pleasure of making a video series to go with a new book, ‘The unfair student advantage’ with Michael Tipper. Realising that the strains from school related stressors are a major issue, Michael asked me to share some tips for students, parents and teachers.

Michael Tipper author of ‘The unfair student advantage’

Here is the first of these in ‘Help your teen develop resilience’, this is an overview and there are a further nine videos going into depth.

As a launch special it is £8.00 and it is available in the Mind Chi shop now!

Please let me know if you think this may help you, your teen or teachers.

Chi & I look forward to seeing / hearing from YOU!!!

To book a 15 minute Mind Chi Chat with Vanda to explore how Mind Chi might assist you, your group, team or company build resilience and joy!

And for more marvellous Mind Chi blogs:

Want more resilience for your organisation, here:

Here is a short cartoon about ‘Resilience for Change’