Time to sip a morning cuppa, messages from friends, random acts of kindness, someone saying thank you, nature, the sunshine, a good song. These are some of the little things that have a positive impact on my day - what are yours? Cont. below ...

Small ripples lead to big waves of change. Comment 'small' if you want to join in.

I'm got a few spaces for August/September Inset days left, but also taking bookings for further in the year. For staff wellbeing training that actually works, send me a message! nourishtheworkplace.com/speaking/

Get an Apple subscription for a month and binge watch Ted Lasso - such great leadership training, life lesson advice, wellbeing support and all round great fun. The best £10 you'll spend this summer!

🌧It's raining!!!!🌧 I honestly can't remember the last time it rained. This won't be enough for the plants or grass but it smells soooo good.

I just don't get it. If you don't have, or don't offer PPA at home - why? #staffwellbeing #schools #education

I'll be running a free 5 day staff wellbeing challenge. Lots of easy to implement ideas that can help now and in the new academic year.  Comment below and I'll send you the details.

Celebrating tonight, my daughter got her uni results, a 2:1. She almost failed her second year due to mental health issues and has worked so hard to get her average up. We are so proud of her. But the story goes deeper than that. 1/3

What are you doing this weekend for you?

6-11th July, I'll be running a free 5 day staff wellbeing challenge. Lots of easy to implement ideas that can help now and in the new academic year.  Comment below and I'll send you the details.

Ending a very busy weekend with some peace and quiet reading a book in the garden. The jasmine is just starting to flower and it smells beautiful.

I am still alive. Just holding some boundaries. Although social media is my main marketing funnel and not being on here regularly means a drop in income, sometimes this has to be the ball I drop.

Happy 3rd birthday to @stepupnetwork.bsky.social Join us live (and recorded) on YouTube www.youtube.com/live/Xan_qmE... #StepUpBirthday #StepUpCelebrations

I can relieve so many of your stress factors. Honestly! DM me and put me to the test.

Communication is one of the most frequently cited causes of burnout. Not because staff don’t want to engage but because systems overwhelm them. There is too much noise. Streamlining communication is a wellbeing intervention with measurable impact. Would you like my free resource on this?

It's really not a expensive as you think.  www.nourishtheworkplace.com or just DM me for a chat.

Is this the term that you employ a staff wellbeing expert to take the stress and load away from you and give your staff the culture you want for them? DM me, or go to www.nourishtheworkplace.com

Do you know I have a free WhatsApp community? Are you in it yet? I give advice, share important information, you can ask me questions, it's really good 😉 This is the main hub link - https://chat.whatsapp.com/BYmlSPPNaX43TU1hhEygsB from there you can decided which groups to join.  See you over there!

15 packets of gelatine bought today can only mean one thing - competition season! For those of you who don't know, synchronised swimmers coat their hair in gelatine to hold it in place in the water.

You have the power! Use it wisely and for good.

Always a teacher. We read this, it's at Glasgow's Necropolis, and I commented, "They needed some lessons in punctuation. That sentence is far too long!"

Would you live on an island in the middle of Loch Lomond?

Swim no 30 was a very special one. My first dark swim & under dramatic skies - one direction was a bright moon and stars, in the other wild clouds & the setting sun. The water was so still and calm. So grateful for Bluetits friends for such a welcoming & uplifting group to do these experiences with

Beautifully calm waters for my 29th wild swim of the year. Water temp is up to 19° so you could say it's not so wild. However now we've got all the wonderful wildlife! A crab swam past, lots of seaweed to contend with & fish were jumping out the water meaning the seal was probably down there too!

Ice cream this afternoon, Pimms this evening. Hello summer!

Is it possible? Absolutely.  DM me to find out how.

Glorious sunshine and calm waters today for swim #28 of 2026.

We're well into recruitment season, but there are still ways you can improve your chances of recruiting the best staff for your school.  Look at your social media, does it need a tweak? Let me know and I might have some time to help you for free!

Yes, even in this current climate it is possible.  Take my quiz, it will tell you how close to thriving and flourishing your staff already are and give you some tips to easily improve it too.  The most worthwhile 10 mins of your week.  https://nourishthriving.scoreapp.com

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