The pandemic and ‘covid normal’ world has affected many of us over the past 2 years leaving an unanticipated impact on how we experience life - steeped in fear and anxiety. These negative emotions have affected us in varying degrees: ~ anxiety about our health and the wellbeing of friends, family and colleagues ~ social anxiety ~ social isolation ~ financial anxiety due to employment uncertainty ~ fear of failure This fear continues to be exacerbated by social media, televisi

It was an absolute pleasure to host this morning's #friendshipconnections breakfast discussing the theme of "Surviving toward Thriving". Whilst we have spent our recent lives with restrictions and lockdown in various forms. There are also self-imposed limitations. Today we took the opportunity to expand our awareness, step outside our comfort zones, make plans to achieve higher goals and aspirations, and express gratitude for: . Faith and spirituality . Family, friends and fu

Friendship Connections 1st Anniversary 23 July 2021 Wow! It has been an incredible 12 months. When we were in the midst of the ‘first wave’ of COVID lockdown, I kept in touch with friends by social media and sent out care cards. I also started connecting with people I had not met in person – the human condition is to seek connection. When we were finally told by the authorities that we could start to meet and mingle ‘in person’ – I thought I would love to meet some of you to

The theme for #FriendshipConnections in June 2021 was significant relationships. What does this mean for you? . Family . Friends . Partner, husband, wife . Clients . Co-workers . Pets . Yourself? We started off by considering what are desirable and undesirable characteristics in any relationship. Desirable: positive attitude, reinforce positive self-esteem, authentic, caring, affectionate, supportive, demonstrates empathy, is nurturing and validates us. Undesirable: selfish a