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How low will you go?

Chi chats – How low will you go?

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Yes! How low will YOU go before you turn on your heating?

Are you considering your heating costs as winter approaches?

As I have spent much of my life in the tropics, I have to confess to enjoying a warm home. However, central heating is a relatively recent home luxury. When I was a child, I remember taking my clean underwear into bed, so it would be warm for the morning, and dressing under the covers because there was thick ice INSIDE the windows of my bedroom!

It didn’t seem to hurt me, but I have become ‘soft’ in later years. What about you?

So, how low will you go this year?

How low will you go?
How low will you go?

And 8 ways to change your habits to keep yourself warm without using too much heating:

  1. Wear your clothes in layers with a thermal base and fingerless gloves
  2. Keep your feet well wrapped in socks and warm shoes / slippers
  3. Set a timer and MOVE at least every 45 minutes – stand up; wiggle; stretch; dance; go outside for a walk – even just for a few minutes
  4. On another 45 minute break, make a hot drink, try plain hot/warm water and de-caffeinated drinks, or cook something to eat, a little snack of porridge or popcorn is good for you and warming
  5. Wrap a snuggly shawl around you – sit with sunlight on your face for a while
  6. Eat healthily, small and often to keep your internal heater stoked
  7. Turn on a little heat in the room where you mostly are and at the time you feel coldest – use a timer
  8. Change your thinking! Remember to be grateful for all you DO have. You are making a small and significant sacrifice, and saving yourself money.

Please let me know how low you will go!

How low will you go?

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

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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Our Queen

How to deal with problems and change in life and work

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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

And for more marvellous Mind Chi blogs:

Want more resilience for your organisation, here:

Here is a short cartoon about ‘Resilience for Change’