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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEveryone has their demons: many on the programme spoke of a lack of confidence in dealing with others exacerbated by the lack of personal contact these past 18 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTaking the thought to court\u201d: when we are down and thinking negative thoughts its vital to examine whether those thoughts are valid or distorted and exaggerated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Being able to recognise the symptoms and triggers: this is key to employing some of the coping strategies above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The importance of \u2018me\u2019 time and physical exercise: walking helps as does Yoga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By the time you read this I hope to have concluded my \u2018time out\u2019 with a visit to family and friends in Lisbon and Cascais where as you can see I managed to switch off for a few days and catch up on some great books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I am eagerly looking forward to returning refreshed and resuming the \u201cin conversation with\u2026\u201d sessions from October and resuming my presidential duties representing CILIP<\/a> on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 3rd<\/sup> in the series is only a few weeks away (on 29th<\/sup> September). It\u2019s a stellar line up and the topic very timely. To whet your appetite, this edition\u2019s Presidential Musings column features the three speakers, Luis Suarez<\/a>, Neil Usher <\/a>and Rob Cottrill<\/a>. Here\u2019s a snapshot of what to expect from Luis quoting from a recent study on distributed working:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c…remote work is a win-win, because the employee can move to a location of choice and save money in cost of living, and the employer will see higher productivity and lower attrition and save on real estate costs People will gravitate to a location where they want to live, rather than where they have to live\u201d.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n These past 18 months have exposed significant divisions in our society and exacerbated the gap between the haves and have nots. Those dealing with the public have witnessed new lows in behaviours. Many of you are in the front line and I marvel at your ability to dust yourselves down and come back fighting when abused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As autumn approaches, schools return and people grapple with the challenge of returning (or not) to their place of work, my sincere hope is that all of us take a moment to reflect before condemning another and if you get good service, tell that person or their boss. We all need a lift!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank you for reading this.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The combined effects of lockdown, helping my town respond to the pandemic, managing a growing business, while having to be in too many (virtual) places at the same time has taken its toll. About 6 weeks ago I was advised … Continue reading <\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nPresidential \u201cDebate\u201d & Presidential Musings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
And finally: in search of tolerance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n