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Contents.
4.The Empowerment of
Self-development
6. Leadership - what’s in a
definition?
8. Self-publishing: Is it for you?
10. Next Year’s Marketing Trends
12. Now’s the Time to Plan for 2022
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36. Christmas in The Barn
38. Eleven around our Table
40. Christmas Presence
42. Giver, Taker, Receiver?
44. The Value of Christmas
46. The Message
48. A New Year Special
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FROM THE EDITOR.
Who can believe we’re coming to the end of
another year?
14. Marketing through
Thought Leadership I always use this time of year to reflect.
Reflect on what worked and what didn’t in my
16. A Goal is not just for
business. Reflect on new relationships that
Christmas
have been built and how to make them even
18. Running out of Steam stronger in the coming year(s). Reflect on how
grateful I feel for all that has come and gone in
20. Men Tell Health
my life, for new experiences, new friendships,
24. A Message of Hope new learning, new clients and everything I’ve
been lucky to see and feel over these past 12
26. The Vision months.
28. Affirm your Love this
Christmas This is a time to celebrate. It is a sad time for
many as they remember the happier times
30. Carve some Self-care
with people who are no longer with us, but
this Christmas
it’s also a time to celebrate those loved ones
32. Through Eyes of Wonder and the times shared together and to feel
lucky we were blessed to have them in our
lives. We have a beautiful dedications page to
remember those loved ones within this edition
and I would urge you to read and hold your
loved ones close to your heart. Tell them what
they mean to you and cherish those special
moments.
2022 starts a new journey and a new year
where promises are made and new dreams
are set in motion. I find it exciting. To think
about what’s ahead and what can be achieved.
50. Dedications
52. Manifest a Better You I want to thank my team who have been
absolutely amazing in keeping this publication
54. A Perfect Gift alive and fresh at every edition. They’ve met
56. Taking Back Control deadlines and worked through some evenings
to ensure we continue to give you quality
58. If Fate Allows reading. Thank you to Danielle Robyn (Design),
Laura Billingham (Editing) and Nicola Matthews
60, Figuring it Out
(Advertising), you’re all superstars!
I also want to say a massive thank you to all
of our customers and especially those who’ve
stuck with us since the start and continue to
support us unconditionally. You’re the reason
we’re still here.
Wishing you ALL a very
Happy Christmas and
a wonderful start to
2022.
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articles are the writers
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The empowerment
of self-development
What does being inspirational mean? I suppose
inspiring someone is to motivate
them... encourage them in some way.
Several of the MO2VATE team encouraged me
to write this article. I resisted at first because
I wasn’t sure I had anything to say that hasn’t
been said before. However, it did occur to
me the other night that perhaps I should give
it a go and try to impart at least a few words
of inspiration and hopefully just a little bit of
common sense.
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Once upon a time, in my younger days, I
certainly had an overinflated opinion of myself
and my abilities. Over the years though
that has given way to what I hope is a more
measured and pragmatic approach to life.
That will be the basis of this article for those
reading who are always beating themselves up
about not being good enough, which I am led
to believe is ever increasing numbers of men
these days. Here goes.
1 - Listen Don’t take on too much...
don’t smoke, mock Vegans...
Listen to others, by listening, really listening
you can begin to form an understanding of or regularly go tipping that
what other people want and expect from you.
8th pint down your neck.
Ever had the feeling that you just can’t do the
right thing? We all have. It’s because we were Remember you’re not being
not really listening. It’s all too easy to surmise
what people want and then deliver your vision manly, you’re not being cool
of that. People appreciate being listened to.
you’re just self-sabotaging.
Stop it...and deploy what you
KNOW is right...moderation.
2 - Plan
Planning is key to any level of success.
Throughout life, you will have a degree of
luck. It’s highly unlikely that luck will carry you 5 - Fifth and
through your whole life. Write a plan, try your
hardest to stick to it and you will see that you finally
achieve much more with the plan than without
one. Try above all else to do something good. You
have one life, who knows how long it will be?
Nobody wants to be that hated guy, the one
remembered as being mean or snarky. Aim
to be kind, that will win more respect than
3 - Save material wealth. and by deploying some of
the previous 4 points, who knows, hopefully,
It’s key and related to the above point. Luck someone will think YOU, are an inspiration.
sometimes runs out...and if you have
saved a little money here and there, the
chances are you’ll be more equipped to get
yourself out of a scrape or two. It’s hard to do it
and takes discipline...but can be done, so hang
in there and be strong.
4 - Self-care
This is probably the most important thing.
I have always said...you can’t love someone
else until you learn to love/accept yourself. In
addition, I also think that you can’t really help
other people unless you believe in yourself, and
have the energy and capacity to follow through.
Phil Gregory
peakdistrictseo.co.uk
 Leadership:
What’s in a
definition?
Ian Llewellyn-Nash
tonuvacoaching@gmail.com
By background I am a Social Scientist.
In terms of occupation I have been an
educator, a registered nurse, a Royal
Naval medic, a Church Minister, and
a Housing Officer. All these aspects
shape who I am. When I became a
leader, I somehow got lost amongst
all the things that I had done. When I
was asked by colleagues, what type of
leader I was, the textbook definitions
sounded good, yet they seemed
trivial. There was a lesson I needed to
learn.
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Definitions – as a scientist, a nurse there is
a certain safety in definitions. They point
to a reality that something is this, but not
that! When I began to become interested in
people development, or personal leadership
- it seemed an ideal way to go that I taught
‘the definition’. Yet, I soon discovered that
after some 40 years of academic study into
leadership there are undoubtedly as many
definitions as there are people to ask!
This presents a challenge – is leadership ‘this’,
or is it ‘that’?
There are perhaps two givens: to lead is
to have someone who follows; to have a
follower is to have a relationship base to
your leadership. In the context of a leader-
follower relationship, what does your
leadership look like?
If you are anything like myself, I am relatively
certain that you did not wake up one
morning and step into the world as any sort
of leader. You may have read books about
leadership, you may have attended courses,
even conferences on leadership – none
of that however makes you a leader. They
are certainly valuable components on the
journey - but they do tend towards being
‘outcome’ oriented. That is, they focus on
things you have done.
Leadership emerges out of the process
- process enriches. Are you struggling to
make sense of your leadership journey, are
you feeling unsure as to how you show up
as a leader, do folk listen to you, respond
to you, even follow you? Focus not on the
tasks of leadership: they are simply the tools.
Leadership is about who you are, much more
than about what you do.
What will you contribute? As a leader, given
the context in which you work; given your
strengths, your values, your way of working
- what is it you will add to that place in terms
of lasting value?
Leadership is about who you are – more than
what you do. Your leadership flows out of a
value base. Here is a helpful activity for you
to start to build your leadership – personal
or professional:
Choose three feelings from the list below
that you want to encourage in your
leadership, or in your team.
Absorbed, Capable, Challenged, Confident,
Curious, Empowered, Encouraged,
Energised, Engaged, Enthusiastic, Inspired,
Interested, Intrigued, Motivated, Optimistic,
Receptive, Resourceful, Safe, Stimulated,
Understood, Valued.
Question - What do you currently do in your
‘leading’ that is likely to encourage these
feelings?
 Everyone has at least one book to write,
whether for business, a novel, memoir, or A good format to follow for any book is to publish the paperback first. That way, friends,
children’s. Many entrepreneurs write a short family and colleagues will have the actual book on their bookshelves, and you make that
book as a giveaway, to sell and to show their

Self
expertise. Some people are writing their
memoirs for family and friends. Others want
to publish the next best-selling novel, hoping
revenue right from the beginning. Then wait 3-4 weeks and publish the eBook. Also, you
can make a PDF to use as giveaways and promotions. Then, if your book merits it, make
it into an audiobook through the ACX program associated with Amazon.

Publishing
to sell the movie rights. Two great tools for any writer or entrepreneur are YouTube tutorials and Fiverr. There is
an array of YouTube tutorials for any task. For those tasks you don’t want to do yourself,
The shortest book you can publish on Fiverr is a great resource to find professionals waiting to serve you for reasonable fees.

- Is it
Amazon, with a spine, is 36 pages. Anyone
can write a 36-page book about something Self-publishing has never been easier. Amazon has many wonderful attributes, and many
they know in one or two days and get it traditional writers opt to go the self-publishing route.
edited and published in a week or two.

for you?
Be sure to have your book edited by a Don’t wait, pen on paper, fingers on keyboard and . . . Go!
professional to give it the polish it needs.

For those who want a longer book, 98

pages allows room for you to put the title
of the book and the name of the author
on the spine. Many people are opting for
the comfortable 120–135-page book.
These days, a full-length book is anywhere
from 250-350 pages. The days of the 500-
page book are long gone due to the short
attention span of readers.

Another format that many professionals

are choosing are eBooks. The way Amazon
works is, the more books you have, the more
you build your algorithms and the more
books you sell. Some entrepreneurial writers
are only offering eBooks and growing their
list with a series of short books.

You can get samples of your book from

Amazon before your book is finished to
proof and see how it looks and to hand
to beta readers. Beta readers can be an
effective way to test your book to get
feedback about how it’s looking and if it’s
missing any key ingredients.

To get started, join KDP, Kindle Direct

Publishing, with the same password as your
Amazon account. Sign up, go to templates
and create your template. 6” by 9” is industry
standard. Choose the template with sample
content. Replace each area with your own
title, chapter list, and so on. You are on your
way. Mila Johansen
milajohansen.com

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 Eco-friendly credentials become
important for consumers
More companies than ever have started
putting the environment first and are
planting trees, reducing their carbon
footprint.
Consumers are likely to be conscious of
the companies they use and the impact
they are having on the environment.
Companies that put the environment first
are more likely to win the business of the
younger generation who are particularly
concerned about climate change.
The younger generation has taken on
tackling climate change, and more start-
ups are based around solutions to help
the crisis.
NEW YEARS’
Consumers expect personalisation
Companies like Netflix and Amazon
MARKETING TRENDS
have been personalising their content
for years, and now personalisation is
something that consumers are insisting
on.
Since the world shut down in 2020,
people are surrounded by content, they
The pandemic brought unprecedented chaos to our world in 2020/21. Now the are being targeted by thousands of
economy is on the road to recovery. As every year, there have been developments in companies every day, personalising the
marketing which businesses need to be aware of. content they see means they are more
likely to engage with it.
As 2021 comes to a close, our attention moves to 2022 and the changes that
businesses might need to adapt to in order to keep growing.
The Hybrid model is here to stay for meetings and events.
During the past 18 months, the world turned to the digital world for communication,
meetings, and events. Very quickly, online platforms like ZOOM became essential.
Even though face to face meetings and events have resumed, there is still a preference
for some events like networking to remain online.
The flexibility of online events has helped businesses reach a wider audience as well as
being cost-effective for the organiser.
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This works well for email marketing for
e-commerce businesses; sending content
and products related to their purchase
history will get more engagement than
mass emails.
Taking time to segment your audience and
personalise content will also help build a
relationship with your audience.
Social media and e-commerce become
even closer related
The world of e-commerce is changing now
that Facebook has created new ways for
retailers to get their products in front
of their customers. The new Facebook
shops allow retailers to build collections
and have more control over how the shop
looks. Facebook will be adding more
features to this new product and will be
building on the increase in e-commerce
sales caused by the lockdowns in 2020/21.
The world is changing thanks to new
technologies and new attitudes towards
how business should be conducted.
Whilst the pandemic will be a focus for
the foreseeable future, another area of
attention is how businesses can limit
the damage they do to the environment
and how they can position themselves as
leaders in reducing carbon emissions.
Emma Dunlop-Walters
er-marketing.co.uk
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NOW’S THE
TIME TO PLAN
for 2022
It’s Christmas time, mistletoe and wine! A nice
sentiment, but for a lot of people, Christmas
can be a big expensive headache. In fact, PwC
say that one in four consumers are likely to
spend £428 this festive season compared with
£384 last year – a 12% increase. This includes
not just present buying but also socialising. Last
year, we largely couldn’t do this so it’s nice to
have it to look forward to this year. However,
you don’t need to spend a lot. There’s always
free activities or events you can attend and
some other steps you can make in reducing
those festive costs.
The prediction is that online shopping will be
67% of Christmas spending, which isn’t
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surprising as we’ve got used to it. It’s so
convenient and easy. Sometimes too easy! To
keep tabs on your spending, plan ahead and
know what you want to buy before you go
online and also only buy that one item. Don’t
let yourself get distracted. Set yourself a limit
of how much you want to spend and stick to it.
The benefits of controlling your Christmas
spending are massive. For one, you won’t be
in a position of having to face your credit card
bills in January! Why add to your financial
stress? Instead, set some goals so that you don’t
overspend over the holiday period. Maybe you
fancy a holiday with a difference next year or
changing your career? Whatever it is, write it
down now to help keep you on track.
Financial management is not just for
Christmas! Looking forward to 2022, can you
make any changes to cut costs? The best way
to find out where your money is going is to
budget. But don’t cheat as you are only going
to cheat yourself. Enter all of your costs – put
everything down! Once you have entered
everything you can review it to see which
costs you can reduce. Go on comparison
sites to check that you are
getting the best deal on
your utilities. I did this last
year and I was surprised
how much I saved. Take
out a set amount each
week so you can see where
your money is going. I
don’t know about you, but
for me the increased use of
cards isn’t helpful as it’s too
easy to spend more! Have
a shopping list to avoid
impulse buying.
Some of you will find using
a budgeting app useful to
keep track of your daily
expenditure. Mint and
Pocketguard are rated
highly but choose the one
that suits you the best. For
budgeting to be successful
it needs to be regularly
reviewed and updated.
Also, if you are part of a
family, then get everyone
involved in the budgeting.
Sit down together and
make a plan that you can all
stick to. Try and make it as
fun as possible.
Enjoy yourselves over the Christmas break
and make 2022 a year to remember. You
won’t regret setting those goals now and
having a plan!
Anna Goodwin
www. annagoodwinaccountancy.co.uk
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Marketing
Through
Thought
Leadership
Challenging traditional perspectives,
connecting ideas to develop new
innovations, and having a vision
that makes you stand out from your
competition is a highly sought-after
quality. Your infectious energy for
new ideas that ignite a spark in
others can make you a great leader,
an attractive business associate,
and rarely unemployed. This is the
realm of the ‘Thought Leader’, and
your position is highly sought after.
People listen when thought leaders
speak, making you an attractive
prospect as a public speaker, go-to
expert, and content creator.
As a thought leader, your passion
is your thirst for the knowledge
needed for ground-breaking ideas
to become realities. It is also an
opportunity to gain credibility, to
build your reputation and brand, as
well as demonstrating your expertise
in your prices and profitability.
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Abbi Head
thevisualsadviser.co.uk
Money is often not the motive for many thought leaders as
impact and the ability to motivate others into new ways of
thinking will bring ultimate satisfaction. Thought leadership
requires a growth mindset and the willingness for self-
improvement and personal development to be the best version
of yourself. Having a sound knowledge of your industry
knowledge will increase your own self-belief, provide discipline,
prompt you to act, and emit the kind of positivity that people
want to be around. Thought leadership is therefore something
to be grateful for and leads to self-fulfillment on a deeper level.
Finding your voice, becoming a rising star, and establishing the platforms that work
best for you are the beginnings of your thought leadership pathway. Your dedication
to benefiting others, offering massive value, and adding to the dialogue within your
industry will help you gain confidence and a following that will create a blueprint for
success that others can follow.
As The Visuals Adviser, I help my clients spotlight their expertise, translate it into
Thought leadership marketing is a form of engaging visuals, and gain credibility as a subject-matter expert and potential thought
content marketing that positions you as a trusted leader through media exposure. That is the optimum result for me in public relations,
and reliable source of up-to-date and thought- marketing and in my own thought leadership journey.
provoking information that can set a pace in your
industry. Unlike advertising, this way of marketing
is organic and offers your audience information
that they want to engage with rather than avoid.
That makes thought leadership marketing
sustainable in the long term.
By receiving recognition in your industry as
a subject matter expert and go-to source for
insights and inspiration, your clients are more
likely to locate you, and further opportunities can
be unsolicited. Thought leader marketing relies
on using your expertise in communications that
engage, enlighten, and encourage others to think
outside the box. You can be asked to contribute
to blogs, articles, media, and trade publications,
as well as research that sets you apart from your
competition. Consistency in marketing your
message is important to be associated with what
you say and stand for, as well as reinforcing your
status.
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 A Goal is not
just for Christmas
Are you beginning to think what you’d like to Be,
Do or Have by the end of next year? That’s a great
start. Do you then check in either monthly or at
least quarterly to see if you’re on track to achieve
what you chose for yourself?
I hope so. If not, that’s cool too. You can choose
to change that and truly reach your goals. I like
to think of a goal as a Post/Zip Code on a GPS.
It’s specific. You know exactly where you want to
go and have an expected time of when you’ll get
there. That’s a goal, something measurable in time
and detail. The route mapped out by your GPS is
your plan. It’s the step-by-step plan on how to get
to where you want to get to. Plans, much as routes
can change, but goals usually stay the same, unless
something that truly causes you to change your
life course!
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So, let’s look at the different types of
goals. From my viewpoint, there are
three types
• Away from goals
• Towards goals and
• Legacy goals
The Away from goals are the ones
we see every January. We want to
lose weight or reduce alcohol. We
want to move away from something Trusha Lakhani
that does not serve us. These are trushalakhani.co.uk
good goals to have too. However,
when you achieve them, you’ve got
nowhere further to go.
Towards goals are targets that take you forwards. Some Let’s have a think about the
people want to start to create an investment portfolio. If last two years and what you
it’s something you wish you’d done but as yet haven’t, then achieved. Did you choose it,
maybe the plan for that goal will be about learning and or did it get chosen for you?
hanging out with people who know how to do this. It could If you’re new to goal setting,
be to find a qualified wealth coach who can support you. be kind to yourself. Join a
group so that you’ll make
Legacy goals are your dreams and visions, not just about new friends that are also
what you’re going to leave in your will! Some people going through the process
spend time creating their vision for their life. This makes and fun of going through
decisions easier when you’re presented with a choice. Is it their plans that take them
taking you to your key vision or not? It’s your internal drive towards their target.
that propels you towards the life that you truly want.
And most important of
The best thing about setting goals is they don’t have to be all…When you achieve it…
big. They just need to charge you up to achieve something celebrate!
in your life and move you out of a comfort zone. Goals
do need to be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable,
Realistic and Time-bound) otherwise, they’ll just become
another ‘to do’ list. Instead, create a ‘to achieve’ list.
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 Running a business takes energy so you need to that I can’t do it, I just don’t find it fulfilling.
make sure you have plenty of it especially This is the most important lesson I learnt, do
when you hit those bumps in the road that what gives you energy most of the time and

Running out
inevitably appear. Thinking of your business as a
journey is a useful way to remember that it’s not
all about the end destination, we also need the
right vehicle to get there and keep topping up the
limit the time you spend on things that sap
your energy.
If you’re running a business, it’s easy to fall

of steam
tank with the right fuel. into the trap of doing all the things nobody
else wants to do, especially if you’re good at
I joined our family retail business straight from them. Taking time to think about the role you
school, I had spent most of my school holiday
are creating for yourself in your business and
working in the business and really enjoyed it. I
having a vision of what that looks like will help
enjoyed school and was tempted to stay on to
to prevent ending up in a place you don’t want
take A levels but my father had other ideas, the
to be.
business was growing and he needed my help.

“If you’re running

I soon realised that working full time in the
business was a lot different to a few hours during
the school holidays, I decided to step up and take
some responsibility. The first thing I decide to
put my stamp on was the fresh produce section,
a business, it’s easy
buying the right products, displaying and pricing
to maximise sales.
to fall into the trap
Retail is detail is what they say so getting the of doing all the
things nobody else
display right was important, using the different
colours to create a tempting display and then
seeing the result in sales was exhilarating. I
moved on to other departments in the store and
each time putting my creative side to use and
wants to do”
putting my own stamp on how things were done.
Mark Terrell
As time went by, I started to take on more
www.thereluctantleader.academy
responsibility and eventually ended up in charge
of the day to day running of the store and
managing people became the biggest part of my
day. I’d had never had any formal training to
manage people so I led the only way I knew, by
supporting and encouraging.

When I look back on my energy levels at each

step in my journey I realise now where I get
my energy from and what takes energy from me.
Being creative and solving problems using new
ideas generally gives me energy especially when
it’s something that I regard as worthwhile and
that makes a difference.

What doesn’t give me energy is having

responsibility and managing people, it’s not

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 Many times, it’s the circumstances and our
beliefs formed over time due to exposure to
culture, religion, etc. that decide how we feel
about our most significant events in life.
Mental health is directly related to how we feel
about certain things and how intensely we feel
about them.
No feeling is useless or out of place. Every
emotion has its value and significance, the goal
is to understand and identify them so that they
can become constructive and manageable.
Emotional Intelligence has these 5 elements:
1 - Knowing one’s emotions
MEN TELL HEALTH
Self-awareness is the ability to evaluate our
own emotions and understand the impact they
can have on oneself. Through self-awareness
one can identify their own strengths and areas
to improve. This alone can provide somebody
with mental health issues to appreciate their
current position.
2 - Managing emotions
The ability to regulate emotion could be
mandatory for dealing with mental health. Our
emotions can vary throughout the day and
their very nature can show whether we can
control these emotions. When experiencing
mental health challenges, it can be deemed
that minor issues become major due to
inability to cope. Regulating emotion is not
easy and is something that should be practised
consistently. Common strategies to regulate
emotion include setting goals, mindfulness,
deep breathing, meditation, positive self-talk,
listening to music and reflective practice.
3 - Motivating oneself
Sam Dossa
linktr.ee/coachsamuk A persistent influx of motivation is a
characteristic symptom of happiness. Also,
happiness can be increased or prolonged when
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a person experiences a greater desire to
complete certain tasks or engage in regular
activities.
4 - Recognising emotions in others
Social situations can be handled efficiently
when one understands what people are
thinking and feeling. It is important to have
good social connections for great physical and
psychological well-being.
5 - Handling relationships
Relationships give us a sense of belonging and
can help us live healthier, happier, and longer
lives. They can nurture us through a sense of
belonging and sense of purpose. An emotionally
intelligent person would be able to handle
criticism without denial, blame, excuses, or
anxiety. One of the hallmarks of high emotional
intelligence is self-awareness. This means that
a person with high EI would be open-minded,
good listeners and that they would apologise
when they’re wrong.
Research proves that people with a lower EI
have higher risk of depression or anxiety. That
is proportionate to someone understanding
their own emotions and that of others,
and have trained themselves to respond
appropriately, without getting annoyed or
angry. Someone with a high EI would know how
to lift their own or others’ spirits up in some
complicated situations.
The best part is that EI is a skill that can be
learnt at any stage of life. This invaluable skill
should be taught in schools as core of the
curriculum so that mental health issues can be
minimised in children and adults.
Until we get there, it’s a personal responsibility.
Let’s start now!
And if not now, when?
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 While it is true that hope doesn’t
solve anything without action,
hope can have a massively
positive psychological effect that
keeps us going.
The
It helps us manage stress and anxiety as it
allows us to believe we can make a difference,
which makes us make a difference when
combined with action.
At the beginning of any venture or change,
there is hope before there is proof. We come
Message
up with a business idea that we hope will be
successful. We test the market in the hope they
are responsive. We invest in the future in the
hope that it will lead to a return of something
better.
Same with your own health and fitness
transformations, would you even bother if you
hoped not to achieve your goals? How would
that motivate you to try that little bit more,
push that boundary or try something new until
you find what works for you?
It would be a poor situation if we hoped for
the worst. Can you imagine how demotivating
that would be? If you hoped for a rubbish day
ahead, would you even get out of bed?
Though that doesn’t mean being “Pollyanna”
(an Americanism) about it, burying our heads
in the sand and being overly optimistic is not
Do you get carried away with the commercial version of Christmas, or do you relate more to its good practice for life or business.
traditional messages?
The truthful answer is likely a bit of both, and there is nothing wrong with that. While it is easy
in the UK to take a break, indulge a little too much in the party and potentially exchange gifts as
a way to remember those who are important to you.
Yet one of the most powerful messages of Christmas is shared with Eid, Diwali, and other
celebrations, that being the message of hope. There is the possibility of something better,
something more significant, more splendid, that there will be a future, and it is worth it!
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In fact, the old adage of “hope for the best
and plan for the worst” can keep you balanced
and prepared by not blindly hoping, even if in
action, in considering and planning for other
eventualities.
Just like when you go on holiday or have a
break, you hope to have a great time and return
home refreshed. Though you may be glad you
planned for the worst by keeping a payment
card separate just in case you get your bags
stolen (ask me how I know about that!).
Or maybe when you spread your investment
risk among a variety of opportunities.
Though I do live my family
motto of dum spiro spero, for
while I breathe, I hope.
Not as an eternal optimist, as a realist who
applies action and planning behind the hope.
This Christmas, take a moment to be thankful
for the hope that carried you through the
start of each of your ventures and changes,
remembering that with that hope, you will stay
motivated to continue to make a difference in
the future.
Martin Sharp
www.sharpfitforlife.com
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 THE
In the comparison image, on the left is 6th January,
on the right is 21st December. The difference is 19lb.
I went from a size 14 to a 12. Right before the pandemic,
I was at 9st4lb and wanted to be 9st.

Then the pandemic hit. My routine moved to home

working. A lot of my walking was lost. I worked out as

VISION.
best I could in the living room, ran around the village,
walked around the village, biked around the village.
Then the wedding was cancelled.

What I learned on the journey was massive.

I understood how to get the best out of my body, what
I enjoyed eating, and saw a huge effect on my energy
levels. I was so very proud of my achievement. I praised
those around me who would help and support me. I did Lisa Cobble
It’s January 2019, I weigh almost 11 stones (at 5’1” that is overweight). My brother is due to get
it for that feeling, the one that was SO strong. exceed-coaching.co.uk
married on 1st August 2020. I have 20 months. I have never been slim, always seen myself as
overweight but love going to the gym before work.
My biggest takeaway - anything is possible when you try
I have a vision; a vision of being at the wedding, in a gorgeous outfit and feeling amazing. I can and don’t give up. It is your journey, your vision and your
hear people saying how great I look, and I know it is true. The vision is so strong that it fires me up. success; no one can do it for you. Own it, enjoy it and
I want it. I want the feeling it gives me. feel empowered for doing so.

My issue lay in my relationship with food and

alcohol. My vision changed all of that.

I got to work. I decided to take control over

what I consumed. I could say no, so I did. I
looked for quick fixes, hacks, anything that
could get me there fast. With 20 months to
work on my vision, I settled on ‘slow and steady
wins the race’.

I tested things; if I liked them and they worked,

they stayed. If they were too difficult or not for
me, they went. The effort started to pay off;
most weeks some weight would come off. I was
not super strict, but my vision was so intense
that it gave me an inner strength, the likes I
have never experienced before, and it made me
bulletproof.

As the weeks went by, I would switch up the

training regime, try different things to keep
my body guessing. The overall routine was set,
and applying it became easy. I could feel the
difference in my body. The pride I felt in myself
far outweighed any want of something that
would destroy the good work.

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 Affirm your love this Christmas
What better time of year than the
festive period to affirm our love. For
many, Christmas is filled with love, joy,
mulled wine and mince pies. When
we mention the word love though we
think of our loved ones, our families,
children, friends, pets.. whatever it is in
our lives that we love. The love I want to
touch on though is the most important
love of all, the one you wouldn’t’ think
of first and foremost. This kind of love
is one we cannot and should not be
living without, we are all worthy of this
love. Self Love….
Joanne Taylor
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As humans we all experience love in our lives, whether it is a
partner, a parent, our children, a friend, our pets. It is undeniably
the best feeling in the world. So why do we shy away from loving
ourselves just as much as we love others. Loving yourself comes
from knowing your self worth.
Self worth is the opinion we have about ourselves and the value
we place on ourselves. To me this is such an important tool in
loving yourself and without it, it just would not be sustainable. Now seems a great time to start, 6 simple things that we would not hesitate to tell
Knowing your self worth comes from our self beliefs. others if they needed to hear it.
The belief that you are a good person who deserves good things
and wholeheartedly believes you are worthy of love.
1. I deserve good things
If we cannot love ourselves, how can we expect others to love us? 2. I am worthy of love
You, yes, you, yourself, more than anybody in the entire universe 3. I accept myself unconditionally
deserves your love and affection.
4. I acknowledge my own self-worth
Affirmations might not be for everyone and they can take some
getting used to but they are a great way to affirm those beliefs
5. I release negative self talk
and set you on that road to self acceptance. They do not need to 6. I am enough
be read out loud but if you say positive things to yourself about
yourself it is guaranteed to make you feel better (the research is So this Christmas instead of just spreading the love to others, keep some of it for
there to back it up!). Remember to keep your thoughts positive yourself. Loving yourself is not about vanity, it is so important for our sanity. Make
too. It all begins and ends in our own mind. What we give power yourself a priority. Loving yourself is not selfish, it is self fulfilling and beautiful.
to, has power over us if we allow it. Self confidence, self love,
self belief, is a super power, once we start to believe in ourselves,
magic will start happening.
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 Stress or de-stress
Stress is one of the biggest culprits when it comes
to getting sick. Lifestyle health conditions such
as diabetes, cancer, heart disease are on top of
the ladder when it comes to statistics of ill health.
Stress, however, can be a complex issue that doesn’t
always have an easy solution, so we need to learn
strategies to calm our body and mind.
Modern lifestyles and the complexity of our jobs,
juggling the demands of work, home, relationships,
and pressures during the festive season impact
our coping ability to deal with stress. Our body
takes that strain, but long-term exposure to stress
is detrimental to immunity and other organs in
the body. We must take time for ourselves, build
healthier routines, learn how to respond to stressful
situations, as exposure to long term chronic
oxidative stress is detrimental to our health. Taking
time for you is not selfish; it’s necessary so that you
can continue to positively support your family and
work.
So, what can we do? Become aware of how stress
plays a detrimental or positive role in our life, when
you notice imbalance, don’t wait; experiment see
what works for you. It is fun to try new things.
Meditation, yoga and mindfulness, slow deep
breathing are some of the tools. Mindfulness
practice is the ability to stay in the present moment,
learn to notice, feel sensations, get in tune with
your body.
Less mental stress also means less physical stress
and gives more power to your immune system.
A 2004 study at the University of Wisconsin,
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Maddison USA, led by Richard Davidson and his
team of researchers, found that mindfulness and
meditation provides lasting positive changes in the
brain and the immune system.
Another study from 2016, by David Black and
George Slavitch, reviewed 1600 participants and
showed daily mindfulness and medication have
a positive impact on our ageing process, and
appears to be associated with reductions in pro-
inflammatory processes, increases in cell-mediated
defence parameters, and increased enzyme activity
that guards against cell ageing. They found the
immune cell telomerase responded positively; they
recorded higher telomeres activity, which indicates
that the practice of medication and mindfulness
impacts positively on our biological ageing process
. relaxation and resetting the
Alicja Son
TheMineralspa.com
Yoga is not only a great way
to move the body, but it also
has some known benefits to
our immunity. Try the Cobra
pose for three deep breaths to
stimulate the thymus for the
growth of T-cells. The legs up the
wall position can also help the
body relax by encouraging blood
circulation, lymph drainage,
nervous system.
Downward facing dog and the
plank stimulate the four main
physiological systems: the
circulatory, digestive, nervous,
and endocrine systems. These
communicate and support the
working of our immune system,
and helps to clear congestion and
sinuses to drain.
Give yourself a space to unwind,
relax, create movement in your
life during this festive season
and ultimately this will help your
body and organs to stay healthy.
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 Through Eyes
Kim Lengling
of Wonder
kimlenglingauthor.com

Thirty years ago, in the early morning hours, I woke to a small face an inch from my own
with a whispered, “Mommy, are you awake?”

The dog jumps up on the bed and places his face alongside this small person and my face is
filled with toddler breath and dog breath. I smile.

Glancing at the clock on the nightstand, I see that it is 5:30 a.m. on Christmas morning. The
perfect reason for the up close and personal wake-up! With a hug for both the toddler and
the dog, I untangle myself from the blankets, climb out of bed and grab my robe.

Glancing back toward the bed, the toddler and dog sit side by side, eagerly awaiting
permission to go into the living room to see if Santa has come.

I make my way down the hall and into the living room. With excitement in my voice, I call for
my daughter to come and see what Santa had done.

I hear my daughter and the dog’s patter of feet come down the hall. My daughter’s small
face peeks around the corner, eyes wide with wonder and her mouth forming a perfect “oh”.
A moment later, the dog’s head peers around the corner. Two precious faces noticing that To me, those moments caught in time are a part of what the Christmas spirit is about; hope
Santa had indeed made a visit. and love and wonder. To watch your child gaze in awe and wonder at the Christmas tree.
Their excitement when they notice the filled stockings and gifts under the tree. You want
In that moment, I wished time could that feeling to always be with them.
stand still. I wanted that precious
moment ingrained in my memory so I know not all look forward to the holiday season. I know there are those who may not have
that I could bring it out in the years wonderful memories of Christmas’ past.
ahead.
Many carry hurt, depression, loneliness, anxiety or loss. Those souls that dread the festive
As it happens, the years have passed season. Those who may have lost hope.
by so quickly. My daughter is now
in her 30’s and living her own life, Let’s do our part to share hope this holiday season and into the New Year. Take time to
and that precious dog has long phone someone who is alone. Stop by a neighbour’s house with a card or small gift. Mail
since crossed the rainbow bridge. Christmas cards so that someone receives a holiday greeting in their mailbox.
Christmas mornings are a far cry
from how they used to be. It is the small personal gestures that could mean the most to someone who feels alone or
lost during the holiday season. Let’s make sure people know that the world is a better place
with them in it. Let’s spread a message of hope and wish everyone a holiday filled with child-
like wonder.

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 Magical. Dreamy. I bear witness.
My Christmas miracle occurred when I was
young. Grandma was still with us, so I was not
yet 20.
I was “Home for the Holidays” from university
for home-cooked food, Christmas treats,
candlelight church service, and time with
family. Slumber beckoned on December 24th.
No one dared approach the tinsel-covered pine
tree the next morning until Dad returned from
barn chores. We would wait while he savoured
that first cup of coffee and then orange juice.
Looking back, he loved dawdling at that
kitchen table, letting our anticipation inflate us
nearly to bursting.
But I am getting ahead of the story.
I awoke shortly after midnight and did my best
to avoid the creaky steps of the old, curved
staircase. In the kitchen stood Dad.
Christmas
Mother Cow had gone into labour earlier that
evening, so Dad wasn’t sleeping, just resting a
bit, then making repeated visits to the barn.
Near the sink, he whispered, “Get your coat
in the Barn
and c’mon.” Worried something was wrong,
I grabbed my coat as we headed down the
basement stairs and out into the frosty air.
In the box stall was Mama Cow and not one,
but two calves! Christmas twins! Mama Cow
was lowing softly, “Away in a Manger”. One
Legends surround many holidays. Some stories are considered fact, others myth. soft lamp outside the stall area cast just enough
Throughout my almost six decades, I have read about animals talking on Christmas Eve. Have you glow so that Dad could see to make sure all
heard such tales? were healthy but not stress the new family.
It seems there are several such narratives of predominantly European origin, some magical, others
sombre. The essence remains constant: animals are granted speech for one night a year. As midnight
Christmas Eve approaches, they communicate in a common language.
Rita Preston
Have you beheld such phenomena? www.ritapreston.com
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All was calm, and all was bright,
indeed, a “Silent Night.”
I did not hear human words, but I
heard love. I felt warmth. Mama
cleaned her babies, and they glowed
a soft hue, almost silver lavender
(common with newborn Brown Swiss
cattle). The animals snuffled and
made sounds of peace.
There was no angst, simply comfort
and joy. And so, we agreed to let
“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”
(Mum, Brother, and Grandma) until
the dawn of Christmas day.
Dad had shared the greatest gift
with me that night. Suddenly, the
anticipation of presents under the tree
paled in comparison to witnessing
a Christmas miracle. Dad was a
humble steward of God’s Word.
We weren’t in Bethlehem that
wonderful night over 2,000 years ago
when Christ was born, so I cannot
attest to those facts. I do swear to
a calmness in our own stables one
Christmas morn.
Magic? Miracle? Faith?
When one has faith, anything is
possible. Regardless of our faith, may
we each endeavor to share “Joy to the
World” this Christmas season!
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L
et me set the scene for you.
We are in the Austrian Lake
District, 2013, Christmas Eve.
The last embers of light are painting
the stark mountain peaks in deep
orange and purple light; studded in
between, like deep green jewels, lie
beautiful ice-covered lakes.
Imagine as we zoom in, we find
a small country house nestled in
amongst the snow-covered trees,
brightly lit windows and a smoke
puffing chimney speak of Christmas
cheers; however, all is not well in our
little kingdom.
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There is only five of us, Mum, my
husband, my brother, his wife and
myself. We buried Dad less than two
months ago, and my stepson M, my
husbands beloved eldest son, had
passed away shortly before that.
Despite their misgivings, I managed
to convince the family that meeting
here would be the right thing to do.
Up to now, we have managed well, lit
the Christmas tree and exchanged
presents in good cheer, but now,
gathered around the dining table,
everybody seems to have lost their
appetite. Nobody wants to mention
the elephant in the room. We feel
bereft, miserable, raw inside, missing
them. Stuck with our own thoughts,
awkward silence descends. I feel
doubtful now, “Surely Dad you would
have wanted us to meet here?”
Andrea Hochgatterer
mindbodyalignment.co.uk
In an effort to save the evening,
I start spinning them a story of
far away, long-forgotten lands,
cultures where people celebrate
their dead by inviting them to their
dinner table. Though doubtful,
the family starts playing along,
plates for Dad and M are set out,
and they instantly complain about
the absence of “pigs in blankets”
and the beer being too cold. More
drinks are poured, and through
us they start telling their stories,
soon my godmother and mum’s
childhood friend join too.
As the atmosphere lifts, we
wander down memory lane; we
tell tales about our loved ones,
there is laughter and many a tear,
two more plates are laid out for
our Bristol friends, who passed
six months ago, oh how we miss
them; we quickly, before they start
moaning too, serve them their
favourite beetroot and cheddar on
cocktail sticks.
I see rosy cheeks and smiley faces
now, and as the festivity draws
to a close, we start clearing up
counting the plates.
“Who would have thought we’d
manage eleven around our table
this year?”
As I turn off the lights, I swear I
can hear Dad “ Leave me that box
of chocolates before you shut the
door on your way out” giggling, I do
so.
I sleep better than I have in weeks.
The next morning I silently creep
outside, wrapped in my dad’s
massive winter jacket, to watch the
sunrise. To my surprise, I find my
brother already there, crunching
through the snow. I quietly fall
in with him, matching his long
stride when he suddenly stops and
points. I catch my breath, there on
the snow-covered rose bush has
sprung a single deep red rose.
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WorkLife180.com
Christmas Presence
C
hristmas is a special time, especially for children.
It’s a magical time, filled with laughter, joy and
happiness.
A time of stories about Father Christmas, talking reindeer and
elves who make toys.
It’s a time we remember the Nativity story and when school
children put plays on for parents. Like the Nativity in Love
Actually. The one with a lobster in the crib scene!
It’s a time when families get together and eat too much, drink
too much and watch Home Alone, yet again!
It’s a time when children stay up late, hoping to glimpse Santa
and wondering how he’s going to leave presents when their
house has no chimney.
Then on Christmas morning, children wake up earlier than
they have done all year, desperate to know what’s underneath
the tree for them, wondering if that one special toy will be
there. The one that’s been in tv adverts since July. The one
scribbled on their Christmas list.
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Despite it still being night-time outside,
children everywhere can’t wait to get up,
go downstairs and check which presents
have their name written on them. Some
written on tags, some written on the
wrapping paper itself. Wrapping paper
they’ll rip off in one go so that the
actual present can be got at as quickly as
possible.
But there are some children who don’t
wake up early. Who stay in bed for as
long as possible. Who see Christmas
Day as just another reminder that their
dad is missing. Missing because he’s
working away, keeping the family fed
from a distance, in a job that’s not 9-5.
A job like those in the forces, like those
working in hospitals, or in one of those
24/7 jobs which keep the cogs of the
world turning.
For those children, Christmas can be a sad day.
Christmas dinner can be a time of tears instead of
tinsel and crackers. And for those children, Christmas
present opening is just that bit less exciting.
Later in life, those children will understand why their
dad was missing at Christmas, why they couldn’t be
home on Christmas Day. Why they couldn’t be there
to watch Home Alone again. Understanding that will
come later, but for now, it just hurts.
So, despite Christmas being that special time for all,
for some children, it’s also tinged with sadness about
the father who’s missing. That real father they’d rather
be there than the chubby, jolly one with the big white
beard and the red and white suit.
So how do I know about such children and how they
feel on Christmas Day?
Well, it’s quite simple, really - I was one.
I was a child whose father was missing at
Christmas. Who was missing at Christmas and
Easter and Birthdays. Who was missing as well
on those scary first days of the new school year.
Missing because he was at sea, Captaining cargo
ships across the oceans.
But one Christmas he was there. One Christmas
he’d come home. He was there on Christmas
morning and there at Christmas Dinner, carving
the turkey and joking about Brussel sprouts. He
was there, and it was the best Christmas ever. The
best Christmas present I’d ever had and have had
ever since.
He was my Father Christmas, and his presence
meant more than any other present ever could.
Happy Christmas!
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or Receiver?
Across the world right now, there will
be much talk of how Christmas can
be celebrated in 2021, conversations
around how many people can or should
meet at any one time, what kind of public
celebrations should be permissible, and
so on. Of course, not everyone celebrates
Christmas, but the same conversations
about meeting together and sharing family
time will still be relevant.
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So, are these people Givers, or Takers?
Does the word ‘free’ really mean free?
Naturally, the other topic many are thinking
Or does it actually mean, ‘I’ll give you a
about is giving and receiving: ‘What do I buy
little, in order that I can take a lot’? It’s
for dad?’ ‘How much should I spend on the
certainly worth thinking about, isn’t it?
children?’ ‘What would I like myself’?’ And so
on. But it isn’t always easy to make the right
Which led me to wonder, ‘Am I destined to be always a Giver, and never a Taker?’ As I thought
decisions around gifts at Christmas time. For
about this new question, I realised something afresh; I enjoy being a Giver, it is in my nature, it
the vast majority of us, the biggest driver will
is at the heart of everything I do, but if I only ever give, I’m in danger of burning out before my
be our desire to show love to those we hold
mission is done; maybe before my mission has hardly even started.
dear, but the messaging around us, playing
loud and clear across the media, doesn’t
So how do I change that? By listening to my heart, and appreciating that if I only ever give,
often truly represent that, and why would it?
I deny the fact that I am worthy to receive also; I deny the opportunity to others who want
After all, the glitzy adverts, Christmas music
to give to me. As 2021 draws to a close, I am learning – to give is deeply rewarding; to
in the background, images of families around
take, nowhere near so fulfilling, but to be open to receiving opens up a whole new world of
laden tables and so on are there for one
possibilities.
purpose only. Their function isn’t to ensure
our loved ones know how special they are;
no, it’s understandably, to make the big
brands their highest profits yet!
Which got me thinking about a question
that’s been running around my head for
some months now; in the world of coaching,
how do we know who is a Giver, and who
is a Taker? How many times do we see
programmes offering to ‘10X our income’, or
promising a ‘6-figure income in 90 days’, or
‘Painless Profits While We Sleep’? And how
many of us can honestly say we haven’t been
drawn into a free webinar, masterclass, or
5-day challenge by the promise we’ll learn
the secrets of how to create the business
we’ve dreamed of?
Angela Roth
shapeshiftersacademy.com
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on them. Me, Me, Me!

Level 2 – Tribal. They want EVERYONE here at their house for Christmas
lunch, the whole family all together. The tree has gone up early, and there’s
mulled wine and mince pies on arrival. Will be wearing lucky pants to ensure
things go well. Tradition is important!

Level 3 – Egocentric. The Life and Soul of the party, organises games, but
has to be the ‘banker’ in Monopoly or the ‘spinner’ in Twister. The Centre of
Attention, dressed as Santa, got the best turkey and pigs in blankets. Is the
provider, but things have to be done NOW!

Level 4 – Moralistic. Things have to be right! You get presents ONLY if

you’ve been good – uses Elf on the Shelf and Santa Cam. Will go to Midnight
Mass. Christmas lunch must have all the trimmings, there’s a seating
hierarchy for the table, The Head of the Family will carve the turkey whilst
they’re in the kitchen preparing gravy and brandy sauce.

The Value of
Level 5 – Strategic. Wants the biggest and best presents, and really NEEDS
the latest phone/computer/tablet. Loves to receive cards but ‘forgets’
to send them. Will have the most colourful jumper, made by a top Italian

Christmas
Fashion House. Will emphasise that it is essential you all bring an item of
food to the party.

Level 6 - Sociocentric. Will have meditated in the morning to prepare for

the day and done their affirmations. There will be a nut roast alternative to
Hurrah! Christmas again, break out the baubles and mince pies. turkey, and uses recycled wrapping paper tied with string, Save The Planet!
Gives the biggest hugs, loves everyone, and only wants love in return, not a
Harrumph! Bah, Humbug! present. They will get you a goat in Africa for your gift.

What’s surprising to some is that it’s our values that drive these feelings. Our values Level 7 – Integrative. Moves between all the above and is functional in order
play a massive part in how we see Christmas, and it’s not always our fault we feel the to be the most flexible. Looks for Harmony, a Win-Win for everyone, does a
way we do. There are many factors that can influence what we think about the festive bit of everything.
season.

But can we change these things? Well, yes, we can! So, do you see yourself in any of the above?
Remember, this is just a bit of fun, have a go!
Firstly, we need to decide where we sit on the values levels. Dr Clare Graves, an
American Psychologist, studied people’s responses to their environment and
formulated his hypothesis on values based on this. He devised a ‘Spiral Dynamic’
model, where we travel up and down a DNA like a spiral, based around our own default
programming, our thinking and our current environment. . And yes, we can move from
level to level on a regular basis without even thinking about it. Mark Wood
mynlpworks.co.uk

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I am the wind that ruffles your hair

I am the rain that washes away your tears of despair
I am the sunshine that will keep you warm
And I watch over you to keep you from harm

I am the purest love that will never die

I am the moon that lights up the night sky
My body may be gone but my soul is now free
To be who and where I always wanted to be Elke Wallace
eawallace.com
I am with you in your dreams at night
My soul will be with you to make sure you’re all right
I am not gone; I am with you wherever you are
And I shine down on you as the brightest star

I love you forever till the end of all time

No one will ever change that, you’ll forever be mine

© Elke Andrea Wallace – 31 December 2015

The Message is a poem I wrote at the end of 2015 following the death of a dear
friend and soul twin, not to be confused with a relationship or “friend with
benefits”.

It popped up as I was about to go to sleep; I had to get up again to write it down

immediately, as it felt like a message from “the other side”.

If you have lost loved ones, parents, siblings, children, relatives, this message
may be something they want you to know or something they may even have told
you in dreams or by other means. (I believe there are things we cannot explain
with science.)

May this poem give you comfort at times when you are missing those that have
moved on from their physical existence.

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 2021 A Year In Review
2022 Predictions

In the year 2022 we will certainly still

For me it has been a year What a difference a year can make. From I feel that this group is going to combine its
be riding the waves, which way the wave
of being kinder to myself, the crashing lows of the global pandemic services and experience even more so as a lot of
will break is uncertain however a rise in
recognising my value and to the changes and pivots propelling you coaches/therapists/guides/ counsellors bridge
consciousness will continue opposing life
continuing to build forwards. For me I’m loving spending the gap and could help reduce the demand of
negating negative influences, business
on my values. But more time at home with my family and NHS services for Mental Health.
will continue picking up particularly
unfortunately I haven’t being more productive for my clients as
when humanitarian and environmental
seen a change in the lack I do not travel as much. It is great to be I would encourage everybody here to really
aspects are the leading values.. keep
of respect and violence in able to continue working on my health, focus on what they do best and keep serving
riding the wave
the world which saddens though fantastic to see my start-up their purpose as for some you are the light of
me, as this year I have met health, fitness and lifestyle coaching take their lives.
- Andrea Hochgatterer
some such kind, wonderful off so that I can help others. I’d love to
individuals which is spend more time with friends, and I’m That daily inspiration or motivation you post
how it should be. sure this will come in the year ahead. can reach all corners of the world so keep being
I see 2022 being all about 'the little the difference to somebody’s life.
- Tracey Secker - Martin Sharp people' coming together and turning
away from large corporations in favour I see 2022 as a year of change for the best and
of small local businesses. We'll all be- many things coming in to harvest for those that
come even more climate change aware, have built the foundations of what they do.
and the younger generations will become
more vocal and more active in politics Happy to be a part of this group and know that
and the way the world is run." more positive things are going to manifest here.
This year started off like no other year because I became an author. My first
collaborative book came out a few days into the new year! It’s been a year packed - Laura Billingham - Adam Claxton
with awards, award nominations, magazine articles, virtual book launches, book
signings, billboards in both Times Square-NYC & Atlanta. No better way to end the
year then with my fourth collaborative book being released. Then I will start 2022 2022 will a year of immense technological and societal innovation. I believe there’s going to be an
with another new collaborative book coming out January 1st. Ironically, my birthday increase in economic and social inequality- temporarily. It’ll be a year where we become numb to
falls in the middle of the book releases which are a few weeks apart! pandemic control. There will be unrest across Europe; the unrest will lead to more stringent lockdown
restrictions. Inflation will be rampant- prices will continue to increase at record rates. We may even
- LeTysha Montgomery see fuel cost £2 a litre. Blockchain and cryptocurrency will shock the general public as it soars in
value and begins our transition to web 3.0. We will have a year of more extreme weather and climate
change activism will increase especially among younger generations. We are heading towards an
uncertain year, but through uncertainty- we have the opportunity to build a better future.

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 Dedications First Christmas in Heaven

It doesn’t seem right

To celebrate without your light When I look at this photo, I don’t see ‘mum and dad’ - I
My Nan, my best friend & now Yet the earth still spins see two very young people (20 and 21) embarking on a
my guardian angel. Remembering And the moon beams bright life together. The expression say it all - a little nervous,
the happy times we shared and a little unsure. They’re both gone now - passed within
beautiful memories we made. Revealing all the stars 6 weeks of each other at the beginning of 2020, and
That fascinated you so they hadn’t been together for many years. I miss them
Joanne x Time moves forward, yet stands daily - their loss makes me ‘top of the family tree’, and
still that’s hard to grasp. Happy Christmas mum and dad,
With little reminders to let us know wherever you are, I wish you could both see your first
great grandchild - Kol.
That when we most need it
This is a dedication to my Laura xx
Catherine Ann Davidson You signal you are near
mummy Pauline Eugenie
Christmas won't be the same at all
Salmon who tragically
Christmastime is here again - Without your handsome smile, my
died on February the 9th I’d like to say thank you to my
remember how much we loved it dear
on the way to work after boyfriend, Garry Stringer, for being
so? I look up and see your face in
slipping on the ice. You my best friend, my adventure partner
each shining star; the memories All the hugs we can muster
were my first love and I in life, my rock when times get tough
are strong and I'm reminded of the Are sent Heaven's way
have never felt pain like and the person I want to laugh with
joy and kindness you shared with In our hope that you have
this before but I promise every day.
so many - people and critters alike. A joyous Christmas Day
to try and keep making
Missing you, beautiful lady.
you proud. Love you He is also my nerd, one of the most intelligent people
Merry Christmas Cathy. We love and miss you infinity and
always and forever xXx I know and often the most stupid, all rolled into one…..
more Bryan Lee William Totman.
but he is just perfect the way he is. Oh, and as you can
Love, Susie Love, Mammie
Sherell Salmon see from his picture, he is very unique! - Tracey Secker

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you take and how you are going to get the
desired outcome. With 2022 approaching, we

a better
can already hear the New Year’s Resolutions
starting to make an entrance.

“I am going to lose weight”, “I am going to

give up alcohol for a month”, “I am going to

yoU
Manifesting is a word I’m sure you would
eat healthier.”
have heard of by now, and we all have our
views on the power of manifestation. Some
Why not start now by setting the foundations
would argue whether it works or not, but
so by the turn of the clock into next year,
let me tell you one key ingredient that is
or whenever you wish to start manifesting,
missing from those that manifest successfully
you are ready to go. Use the power of
and those that don’t.
manifestation to go after what you truly
desire in all areas of your life and create a
ACTION!
plan using this easy 6 step guide.
When you manifest and apply the
appropriate action required to fulfil what
you are manifesting, it will be yours.

When you plant a seed for something to 1. Write down and fix in your mind what you want
grow, you can leave it, sit, and hope that the
plant will eventually grow and turn out how 2. Determine what you will give in return for what you want
you wanted it to.
3. Set a date of when you wish to receive/achieve it
Or you can TAKE ACTION! 4. Create a plan of action of how you will get what it is that you desire
Water it, nurture it, check the condition of 5. Write out a clear statement of what you want, agree and sign
the surroundings that you are asking the
plant to grow in, give it the relevant time 6. Read your statement out loud twice a day
necessary for growth to take place and enjoy
the process. Then, when the time is right
and as if by magic, the plant will eventually
break through the ground and blossom into
its fullest potential.
As you read your statement, see, feel, and
imagine yourself already in possession or
Did you give up on the plant when you
achieving what you are setting out to do.
couldn’t see overnight success?
This principle of auto-suggestion will help to
influence your thoughts and actions to build
Did you have little faith that it would grow,
self-confidence.
so you quit on it?
You can manifest anything you want in life,
Were you forcing a process to take place
but you will have to keep the faith, trust in
quicker than the time that it actually
divine timing and take the relevant action
needed?
that is required.
Ask yourself the same questions when it
Now, are you ready to start manifesting a
comes to the areas of your life that you wish
better you for 2022?
to manifest more of! Adam Claxton
claxtoncoaching.com

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 A
Perfect
Gift
Stage 1: FUN
This stage, well and truly belongs to the
children and families. For most of those
that celebrate Christmas, it is a time of joy,
laughter. It is full of decorations, gifts, games,
food and maybe even some snow.
My happiest memory was the time we lived
in a caravan in Wales. We didn’t have any
money, so it was over the winter with the
caravan park closed. We were the only ones
there. All the Christmas gifts had been
wrapped. Christmas Dinner was being cooked,
and it had snowed quite heavily. We had
an unexpected visitor. A fully grown sheep
decided it too wanted to come and share
Christmas Dinner with us, so it barged into
the caravan. We chased the sheep in and out
of the different rooms and, after several hours
of these antics and lots of laughter, we finally
managed to get the sheep out of the caravan.
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Kevin Hill
KHCTSinc@gmail.com
Stage 2: Disillusioned
The next stage is to become disillusioned.
The stage most parents dread. I had come
to the conclusion that Santa Claus did not
exist. There was no blinding revelation; it just
happened. When I was 16, my mum died. My
dad had died when I was five years old.
Stage 3: Searching
I tried a number of Christmases with my
friend. One time he came back with a
massive, fresh, whole salmon, lobbed it at
me and said, “Here, cook this.” So that year
we had salmon for Christmas Dinner, but
something was still missing.
Stage 4: Discovery
The sweltering heat beat down upon us as we
walked to the car. As we had left the city, it
also seemed we had left the road, which had
turned into nothing more than a dirt track.
Eventually, we pulled up outside a rustic,
crudely built building. Clambered out of the
car and headed into the building to a small,
scruffy, cramped room. My host told me that
this room would hold and sleep about 30 of
the Slum children of India.
The dirty floor was where the children were
seated waiting for us. Obviously, they know
my friend, the host. He introduced me to
the children, and I told them interactive
stories, getting them involved where I could.
Lunchtime zoomed up. A simple meal was
prepared. My friend and I went outside with
some of the other kids.
“Do you want lunch here or to go back
home?” he asked. I looked around. There
were more flies than rice. My stomach said
to me, “Go home”. However, my heart said,
“Stay and eat with the children”.
“Stay here and eat with the children”. I said
to my friend. So, we stayed, and I actually
enjoyed the fly flavoured rice! We did a lot
more teaching and activities with the kids.
The “True and
Perfect Gift “ is to
give to those who
cannot repay you in
any way. This way,
you can give at any
time to anyone.
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 TAKING
Things began to change for me
the day I took up meditation. I
remember walking down the street
and seeing a sign in a window saying
meditation classes. I knew it was

CONTROL
what I needed, as my life at that
point had become chaotic both
inside my head and on the outside.
I would meet amazing people who
were leaders; they would talk on
stage about the incredible life they’d
created through their passions. But
I was scared of failure. I didn’t know
This is the story of a young man who decided to one day take control of his own life and that I had to embrace my failures to
become the best version of himself. succeed.

This is the story of someone who had to break out of his old habits and install new ones to I changed the people I spent time
reinvent himself. with and began hanging out with
people who were collaborators
This is the story of how I woke up one day and realised that I could truly create anything and leaders. What they were doing
I ever wanted from my passion. A couple of years ago, I was at a crossroads and turning excited me, and I knew this was
point in my life when I began the start of my journey of change to what I am today. where I wanted to be. I went from
someone who didn’t have enough
I had always been fascinated by entrepreneurs and people creating their dream self-belief to someone with a
businesses from their own passions. Travelling to my mate’s wedding in Italy, I had my newfound confidence in life, and I
head tucked into Richard Branson’s book ‘The Virgin Way’, getting to know and envision became a leader along the way.
how entrepreneurs worked. Until then, I felt like I hadn’t been in control of my life; as a
teen, I wasn’t the sort of person who would stand up, take charge and lead people. I was Many people played a part in
the person who would follow. I was the sort of person who would work for people all of my transformation, life coaches,
the time. It would never have occurred to me that I could take charge of my life and be in mentors who helped me step up,
control of my own destiny. even my agent. A brand coach got
me to step out of my comfort zone
by getting me to organise weekly
events. I am forever grateful for
having him around during this time,
as he was the one who helped me
create my academy.

Simon Gibbons When I look back, I realise what

londonperformingarts.academy
was holding me back wasn’t anyone
else; it was me. I had to get rid of a
massive mental block about what
people think of me; this had been
the obstacle, and I had to create
an enormous shift in my head to
release it and set me FREE.

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allows…
Brenda Dempsey
www.bookbrilliancepublishing.com
I remember as a child watching the movie ‘Meet
me in St. Louis’ starring my dad’s Hollywood
favourite, Judy Garland. It was when she looked
out of the window and began singing ‘Have
yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ that I paid
full attention. As a young child, I did not fully
understand all of the lyrics, but it was a song that I
would hear over and over again each year.
Years later and a mum with my own four children,
I always played this song on Christmas day
as it made me feel love inside and of course, I
particularly focused on my dad. Flooded with
memories, a wonderful smile illuminated my face.
As I aged, the words and not just the music took
on a deeper meaning. I often thought about what
it would be like without my parents. Naturally, I
could not even imagine such an event. I loved my
mum and dad so much, and Christmas was always
special, going to Mass then visiting them with my
children.
The line ‘if the fates allow’ always brought that
tear to my eye, and I could barely sing that one
line. My voice would break as the hollowness
inside was too painful to imagine. Over time,
other stars began to sing this beautifully written
song by Hugh Martin and Ralf Blane. Of course,
their renditions had the same effect…definitely
brought sadness yet a sense of gratitude as I still
had my family all around me. This uplifted feeling
allowed me to enjoy the song, but that nagging
line forever played in my mind.
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Time waits for no man, and soon my children
had grown and were having families of their
own. Life and Christmases were so special with
four generations. I would count my blessings.
Needless to say, outside of my family, there
were relatives and friends who sadly passed
on and so on hearing ‘Have yourself a Merry
Little Christmas’ and that famous line, it did
bring a tear to my eye with a deeper and more
poignant meaning.
It was not until Christmas 2004 that this
emotional tune really hit home as my father
had passed away earlier in April of that year.
As the song played, it crushed my soul as Judy
Garland was my dad’s favourite female singer. I
could not bear to listen to it.
The following year my mother passed away on
June 8th 2005. I dreaded Christmas that year.
I was now an orphan. It doesn’t matter that I
was a forty-something woman with a grown
family and granddaughter, Christmas without
my parents was unbearable, yet I hid this pain
from everyone.
2016 was a particularly tough year when
listening to this famous song as my beloved
sister, Patricia died on Christmas day.
As we near Christmas 2021…I can now give
thanks and celebrate their lives, but those
words still echo in my mind… ‘if the fates
allow’. Merry Christmas.
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FIGURING IT OUT
We all have dreams. Dreams of making it big! Big business, big profits, but they can equal big
headaches.
It’s all about strategy and planning. As they say, ‘Fail to plan, you plan to fail’.
The problem is we start our businesses because we love what we do. We are super passionate
about our service or product. We want to put all our energy into our clients, not our social
media status and marketing campaigns.
Yet as small business owners, we have to be able to attract clients and figuring it out can be
overwhelming, but that’s a by-product of us trying to figure it all out ourselves. We feel like we
are doing it alone.
Good news though, we’re not. I’m here to let you know that you don’t need to have it all figured
out. You are not building your business alone.
You may have noticed there is something else working alongside us in this world. When it
shows up for us in a positive way, we call it:
Luck Coincidence Serendipity Chance
Fluke as it should be!
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Tara Chatzakis
tarachatzakis.com
Just some of the ways we explain away the miracles that go on
around us every day. But what if there was no ‘luck’ involved?
What if you had created that ‘coincidence’?
There is something dictating the ways things work in the
universe called the Law of Attraction, and it’s been around for much longer than we have.
It’s responsible for how the flowers grow, the trees move, and the waters flow. It is also
responsible (in part) for how well your life and business go.
Every time you have a dream, you put that thought, and energy, out into the universe and the
wheels of manifestation are set in motion. If you continue to keep focusing on that dream,
more of that energy goes out, and the motion builds speed.
Add how you feel about your dream to the mix, and the energy in motion (emotion) starts to
orchestrate the people and places in your life ready for manifestation.
Great news to know that we aren’t doing this alone, that the universe has our backs. However,
just as the dreams you focus on become your reality, so too do your nightmares if you allow
them a premium place in your mind.
Thankfully human beings are innately wired for success, so the dreams have a much stronger
energy than the nightmares. Meaning you don’t have to worry too much about worrying.
Planning is great for your business, but focusing on the outcome is just as necessary, if not
more so. And allowing the universe a little free rein, but not having it all figured out from the
beginning makes dreams come true much faster.
You play your part and let the universe take care of some of the ‘hows’, like bringing you the
right clients. Living with Pronoia, rather than paranoia, and knowing you are supported
100% by energies much more powerful than you, can make your business journey more fun -
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