by Lou Fitzgerald-Baker | Aug 3, 2022 | Lessons, Motivation, Perspective, Postscript
Where did we learn work had to be hard ?I don’t know about you, but when I was growing up, hard work was ingrained in us. It was expected you work hard to get results. The contrast was laziness and sloth. And there was no room for that. But working hard and hard...
by Lou Fitzgerald-Baker | Jul 21, 2022 | growth, Habits, Lessons, Motivation, Perspective, Wellbeing
I have never been known for my patience. I pride myself on being productive and making things happen, and so it’s not unusual for me to feel a creeping discontent when things don’t go to plan. Do you ever feel like this? “Nature does not hurry, yet...
by Lou Fitzgerald-Baker | Jul 12, 2022 | Lessons, Perspective, Postscript
“I’m so disappointed,” the letter began….The other week, after a presentation on Facilitated Reflective Writing, Bev approached me to look at her draft letter to her kids.It began with those three damning words – an honest purge on the...
by Lou Fitzgerald-Baker | Jun 23, 2022 | growth, Habits, Lessons, Perspective, Postscript
Joy is contagious. Do you remember what it was like to meet your new baby for the first time? The overwhelming sense of joy and relief? Or the first moment your kids met their new puppy? Or your very first taste of mango?Sometimes life goes so fast and gets so...
by Lou Fitzgerald-Baker | May 11, 2022 | Lessons, Perspective, Postscript
It was a prodigal moment.11 days missing and I was one day away from cancelling her insurance. Then on the evening of Mother’s Day I heard it. She walked into the lounge, meowed as though to proclaim, “I’m back and I’m starving!” in the...
by Lou Fitzgerald-Baker | Mar 31, 2022 | Habits, Lessons, Motivation, Perspective, stress, Wellbeing
Green never looks good on anyone.I remember years ago being green with envy. A guy I knew had just started developing property. Every time we met, his face lit up with joy and delight when he spoke of his work. And I’m ashamed to admit, I found myself envying him. It...
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