Miranda H.’s Post

I wake up at 0820 just after my wife is gone to the school with the smallest one. We decided so. 0830-0900 yoga, breathing 0900-1130 I have a breakfast, drinking coffee, reading news, checking emails, checking job vacancies (because we all want that financial security); sometimes I have shootings, lessons or some meetings this time, but it’s not permanent. Sometimes it’s creative work for running projects. 1130-1150 cooking something for kid’s lunch break. usually my wife (because she’s also looking for financial security) 1150 kids starting to come for lunch. Some of us is gone to pick up the smallest one. 1200-1300 lunchtime. together. we speak. 1300 girls are gone to school 1300-1400 still possible to do nothing because of the lunch break of the smallest one (as a plus he’s DT1 warrior) 1400-1530 finally working time again 1530 bring the smallest one from the school 1530 - 1900 surfing on the balancing wave to share this time with the kids (pool, outdoor, reading, playing etc) or trying to do something fruitful for the business 1900-2000 a supper with the family, normally we speak, but mostly all are quit because at the end of the day the exhausting knocks the door 2000-2130 another job, physical job with hands to balance with the creative work 2130-2300 hiking in the surroundings in silence and loneliness to work on stamina and let all the crap off the body and mind. 2330 to the bed I could easily retire and play golf somewhere, but I spent mostly all my savings to establish a good life for the kids (66% of whom are not mine by nature) in another country and after 5 years peaceful life is still behind that mountain even the mountain is much closer now. People saying I’m very closed introvert with zero at empathy side .. well I’m not, the door is just too heavy.. Stress is killing you, whether at work or without work. With the kids or without the kids. As soon as we stop differentiating people the life will become a bit easier. And stop asking about the accents nowadays - we all can show our insecurities very different ways, but this one should stay in the previous ages..

Life looks different for everyone, but man - parents, can you relate or what?! No matter what life looks like, it should have flexibility. More pointedly, WORK should have flexibility. Consider all of the other things we're managing in life! Should we not do those things because the rigidity of work doesn't allow us? What a crazy question, right? But organizations today are still making life (all of the other wonderful, important, purposeful things in life) second priority. Your kids --> second priority. Your partnership --> second priority. Your passions and hobbies, where even more of your talents shine... second priority. If this was the opening expectation for a job description, would you apply to that company? #employeewellbeing #employeeexperience #humansnotresources #fringebenefits

One of the things I grew up with is Bedtime Stories. Is it the same with you? I'm always excited to listen to daytime stories with my playmates at school and home during bedtime. As I aged, I started telling my small cousins the same stories whenever I went visiting. My 8-year-old cousin Esther still remembers a story I narrated 3 years ago about Amina and the Fish and still sings the song attached to the story. Dear Coaches and Health brands, one of the easiest ways to sell yourself to your subscribers is by using Stories. Many people grew up with Stories, and are still kin to Stories when told the right way. Why use Stories? 1. IT CAPTURE ATTENTION: Stories have a unique way of capturing the attention of your subscribers from the subject line and enticing them to delve deeper into your email. 2. CREATES EMOTIONAL CONNECTIONS: Using Stories that resonate with your subscriber's challenges, experiences and goals can help you create a strong bond between you and them. 3. IT BUILDS TRUST: Sharing stories helps you show the human side of your brand and also demonstrates that you understand the interests and desires of your subscribers. 4. DRIVES ENGAGEMENT AND ACTION: Stories have the power to inspire people's action, it help motivate them to take your desired actions. 5. DIFFERENTIATE YOUR BRAND: So many brands are lost in the crowded marketplace. By sharing authentic Stories with your subscribers, you'll create a memorable impression in the minds of your audience. PS: I help Coaches and Brands sell their offers and products with compelling Stories, send a DM now let's discuss further.

Ever wonder how to navigate having a different last name than your child? Check out this great article in Parents where I contribute insights and tips on how to deal with something that comes up for many of us (myself included!). https://lnkd.in/gYGmhhwy

December and so the pressure begins It comes at you from all directions 6 year olds bullying Parents with their Elf on the Shelf craze The office tempting you to derail your diet with the never ending tins of chocolate and christmas goodies The pressure to have a drink is relentless Then there is the stress of present buying, gift wrapping and dropping off. ARGHHHHHHHHHHH Little wonder that what work that needs to be done becomes a low priority. You are doing everything you can, to not loose your head in the crazyiness. But what business development you can you do during December will give you a good head start for 2024 Before you know it, Christmas will be over and done with, and you are sitting at your laptop feeling confused and depressed like you are nursing a hangover from hell not motivated to get stuck into anything. So without wanting to sound like a kill joy Keep your focus on January 2024, with your eye on the price and prioritse your efforts for an organised new year. If you need a short burst of accountability and get a feel for working with me for a trial period, I am opening my diary up for 5 people to join me for Decemeber. DM me if you want in. in the meantime Adios Amigos - let the chaos commence 🤶🥂 #christmaschallenge #recruitmentmentor

Do you feel like you’re on the struggle bus when it comes to setting and enforcing rules in your household? Are you getting pushback and resistance from your kids? Is it possible to set rules while enjoying the experience of parenting and maybe even create connection with your kids in the process? I know it seems impossible to get your children to help out, do their chores, stay off screens, and get good grades at school. It’s much easier to get caught up in everything they aren’t doing to our liking, and as a result, feel unseen and unheard by them. The good news is that, while overwhelm and frustration are common among all parents trying to set rules, there’s a better approach that will support your child’s growth while maintaining your well-being. Join me this week to discover the value of rules as a tool to connect with your kids. You’ll hear a whole new approach that is the secret to feeling productive, managing your energy, and enjoying parenting your kids. I’m also offering how to navigate getting pushback and how to allow space for flexibility while enforcing the consequences of bending rules. Listen in here https://lnkd.in/ePPtSy9u

This is one of the reasons you should spend quality time with your child this weekend… While growing up, kids learn so many things both the good and the bad ones. Spending quality time with your child will help you find out about the bad ones and correct them immediately. Watch this video to see what I mean. What do you think about spending quality time with your kids on weekends? Tell me in the comments section. Follow me for more valuable content. #weekends #familytime #parentingtips

Day 53 of half term. Siobhan and the kids ventured outside. Please re-read that in the Big Brother voice if you haven't already or it won't come across as I'd hope. It's true, we left the house yesterday. The weather this week has been bleak, to say the least, and no matter how many times I offered to take them to soft play, they've wanted to stay home with their new Bluey toys and get crafty. But yesterday we finally got to soft play with some of my daughter's school friends and had a thoroughly good time. It's easy to moan about being stuck indoors trying to entertain the kids but this week really has been delightful. They didn't want to know me on Monday so I managed to watch the whole of One Day on Netflix whilst I worked with the odd snack request and manipulative cuddle when they wanted their iPads. It worked. But we were all happy, and that's all I can ask for. I'm grateful that I get this time with my children, especially as they seem to be growing at the speed of light - which is apparently my fault because I make them go to sleep at night and sleep makes them grow. Friends are having to work, find childcare and dealing with the dreaded parent guilt which is why I do what I do. I want to help business owners to be able to free up more time to spend with their families without having external worries. If you're a business owner wanting to spend more time with your family (or on the flip side, escape from them and sip a prosecco over lunch with friends), let me know what I can do to help 🤝 #halfterm #virtualassistant #SCVirtualAssistance #adminsupport

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