The lovechild of Crapollo and Cruella Deville If you’ve read my earlier post about air travel, you would be familiar with the Read More The lovechild of Crapollo and Cruella Deville
I spy with my little eye So, recently I recounted the story of how Crapollo, God of Air Travel, decided to Read More I spy with my little eye
Crapollo, the God of Air Travel The major drawback to taking full responsibility for your own actions and decisions as that Read More Crapollo, the God of Air Travel
He told me not to read his book Recently, I began my hypnotherapy diploma by attending a two day workshop with my tutor Read More He told me not to read his book
Would you trust a brain surgeon like this Imagine you’d been diagnosed with an operable brain tumour, and you went to consult the Read More Would you trust a brain surgeon like this
The problem is not the problem “The problem is not the problem, the problem is your attitude about the problem”So said Read More The problem is not the problem
Struck down by LS I always knew it was a “thing” for people to get ill when they take Read More Struck down by LS
I wanted to rip it off her car Just wanted to share a little chuckle I had to myself the other day:I was Read More I wanted to rip it off her car
What gives you warm fuzziness Did you know, the term 'nostalgia' derives from the Greek words nostos (return) and algos Read More What gives you warm fuzziness
I knew I was being a mad cow I know you might find this hard to believe, what with me being a superstar Read More I knew I was being a mad cow
We survived the Baby Rave So, the other night was Rave Night. Not in the classic dancing-the-night-away sense of the phrase, Read More We survived the Baby Rave
Burnt rolls aside, it was a great day Recently, I totally smashed one of my family goals of organising a summer party for Read More Burnt rolls aside, it was a great day
Virgin men everywhere… I had a call from my daughter, recently. She lives four hours away from me Read More Virgin men everywhere…
Staying tough enough for life’s challenges… There’s a lot to be said for the quote, “Be kind, for every man you Read More Staying tough enough for life’s challenges…
Just like riding a big, furry bike I recently went horse riding with my partner. Kev. It was only the second time Kev’s Read More Just like riding a big, furry bike
It’s time to saddle up It’s been one of my goals this quarter to go riding and also to go Read More It’s time to saddle up
I was buying from charity shops before it was cool When I was a single mum on benefits, long before it became trendy and eco-friendly Read More I was buying from charity shops before it was cool
I thought I’d made a big mistake, but 20 years later everything is looking good I’ve had a few questions about my hair in the recent “Pammy from Happiness Inc” Read More I thought I’d made a big mistake, but 20 years later everything is looking good
Stick your storage units up your bottom A couple of years ago, Kev and I contacted a planning expert to ask for Read More Stick your storage units up your bottom
I should have looked in the mirror… Last week, we were in a hurry to get out of the door to meet Read More I should have looked in the mirror…
No more blue movies for us… We recently had a brand new TV delivered.When the unboxing was done and Kev had Read More No more blue movies for us…
It’s crack for middle-aged women I just had such a laugh with one of my clients today.Last week, she casually Read More It’s crack for middle-aged women
Do you need to go black and white I was chatting to a fellow coach yesterday about alcohol. We both love a good Read More Do you need to go black and white
What age would you choose for your own avatar What age would you choose for your own avatar? Kev and I recently went to see Read More What age would you choose for your own avatar
It’s a bit windy here We had a work-team Whatsapp message from our colleague in the Philippines, Barbs, recently apologising Read More It’s a bit windy here
Why I no longer identify as Full TIme Ferret Why I no longer identify as Full TIme FerretI was recently asked by a client Read More Why I no longer identify as Full TIme Ferret
Little daggers from tiny savages Back in the days when Food Technology was just called Cookery in schools, I had Read More Little daggers from tiny savages
Oppenheimer Soup As part of my goal to go on six dates with Kev this quarter (yes, Read More Oppenheimer Soup
Sunscreen Recently, I was in Cork with a group of business owners.Kev and I started our Read More Sunscreen
Poor Little Ed Recently, our house was more than a little disrupted. It had been taken over by a Read More Poor Little Ed
The day my laptop nearly flew out the window I’ve had a few late nights of late, and it’s had a knock on effect Read More The day my laptop nearly flew out the window
I thought the neighbours would call the police on me My granddaughter Flo sobbed in her Daddy’s arms when he came home on Friday evening Read More I thought the neighbours would call the police on me
MASSIVE own goal Recently, I was sat in a Hot Seat at business mastermind group. I knew I’d be Read More MASSIVE own goal
The BESTITS I found some amazing treasures when I sorted through a bunch of old boxes in Read More The BESTITS
You don’t have to carry them all at once Have you ever come back from a shopping trip and tried to carry all your Read More You don’t have to carry them all at once
Seeing things through different eyes In May, Kev and I finally got to meet our team from the Philippines, Barbs Read More Seeing things through different eyes
Walking with a 56-year-old toddler My beautiful three-nager granddaughter has gone past the age where she thinks I’m great all Read More Walking with a 56-year-old toddler
Don’t worry – I haven’t been burgled… I was talking to a client recently who said she often felt overwhelmed by big Read More Don’t worry – I haven’t been burgled…
Stazification One of the things I’ve learned to do over the years is to get really Read More Stazification
“Whaa guh arou yih?” At the risk of sounding like one of the Brady Bunch, whenever things aren’t going Read More “Whaa guh arou yih?”
I practically rattled on Sunday… Oh the joys of living with ADHD! On Sunday, I did my usual morning routine of Read More I practically rattled on Sunday…
Why Eddie doesn’t like Peppa Pig I was interviewed by an academic who was writing a paper on women with ADHD Read More Why Eddie doesn’t like Peppa Pig
Both kinds of balls… One of the best things in life for me is spending time with people who Read More Both kinds of balls…
The “Smug Cow” Alarm Look at her.Smug cow.She can gaze all day at her open wardrobe without the slightest Read More The “Smug Cow” Alarm
The hills are alive with the sound of panting… I recently had an amazing summer holiday in the Swiss Alps.Kev and I had the Read More The hills are alive with the sound of panting…
My new verb I’ve made a new verb for myself:‘Switzerlizing’.I know it’s very American to add a ‘z’ Read More My new verb
Knees Up, Arses Down Planking there with my face in the long grass early on a Friday morning, hearing Read More Knees Up, Arses Down
I joined the Nutters’ Club… “So, what you’re saying is:A: Evidence suggests I’m fit enough to do this B: If I’m Read More I joined the Nutters’ Club…
No swirly dress and pinafore for me I’ve pictured it in my head a thousand times since I booked next week’s holiday Read More No swirly dress and pinafore for me
Like a Costa toilet I’ve often imagined the opening day of a brand new branch of Costa:The cafe area Read More Like a Costa toilet
Why are you special A couple of weeks ago, we had a visit from our son, Jack.Jack loves cycling. A Read More Why are you special
Banging my “Nope! Drum” I heard a popular quote recently from a client that made me immediately jump up Read More Banging my “Nope! Drum”
Beer and Waffles I didn’t really know what Belgium was famous for (apart from chocolate) before I went Read More Beer and Waffles
Hot, sweaty and running on chocolate fumes I was talking to a client recently who’s on our 90 Day Breakthrough programme, and Read More Hot, sweaty and running on chocolate fumes
Ditching my 20kg security blanket I recently went on the Eurostar tomorrow to Belgium with two of my womb-fruits, Jay Read More Ditching my 20kg security blanket
Are you prone to biting off more than you can chew I’ll never forget a conversation I had with my first boss a week after he Read More Are you prone to biting off more than you can chew
Prosecco Slippers A couple of weeks ago, Kev and I went to the Superyacht Charities Ball in Read More Prosecco Slippers
I felt like downing a bucket of whisky You know the classic scene in films where the character has had a really tough Read More I felt like downing a bucket of whisky
Fitness Goals I was with my son recently about plans for my next quarter’s fitness goals. He’s a Read More Fitness Goals
I’m a worrier We had a great meeting with our clients a few weeks ago at the wrap Read More I’m a worrier
Odd things that make me cry Recently, I lost my decorating gloves and sandpaper in the middle of doing up our Read More Odd things that make me cry
You’re not always the best judge… It’s worth remembering you’re not always the best judge of your own performance. Before the Easter Read More You’re not always the best judge…
The Cheerleader and The Cow We all have an angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other, representing Read More The Cheerleader and The Cow
A complete pain in the arse The other morning, I looked Eddie my labrador straight in the eye and said, “Today, Read More A complete pain in the arse
What’s your excuse What’s the one distinguishing trait of most people who don’t succeed? They make excuses. They always have Read More What’s your excuse
There’s life in the old dog, yet I was chatting with a lady the other day who’s turning 40 next year, and Read More There’s life in the old dog, yet
Don’t let “Stupid Fear” get in your way I have a dirty little secret.Actually, it’s not a secret, and it doesn’t feel dirty Read More Don’t let “Stupid Fear” get in your way
Doggy style wouldn’t work in this instance Eddie, my usually much-adored fox red Labrador, has been an absolute sodding penis for the Read More Doggy style wouldn’t work in this instance
Do you pass the cappuccino test? Yesterday, Kev and I spent an intense day with clients working on a strategic plan Read More Do you pass the cappuccino test?
The journalling is not going well Since giving out the very first edition of our 90 Day Breakthrough journal to a Read More The journalling is not going well
Being gassed by my elderly labrador I’m not a big Facebook user any more, but I quite enjoy the memories that Read More Being gassed by my elderly labrador
Surf’s Up! I’ve just come off a call with a client that made me very happy indeed. He Read More Surf’s Up!
Cereal and dreams 7 years ago, Kev and I visited Infusionsoft HQ in Arizona with our Automation Ninja Read More Cereal and dreams
If you’re the sassiest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room. My favourite Peleton instructor is Cody Rigsby. He’s usually my go-to instructor because he chats away Read More If you’re the sassiest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.
Would you want this person in your bedroom? A few years ago, my morning routine would start like this:Kev would bring me a Read More Would you want this person in your bedroom?
I almost broke up with Cody this morning… As you may well know, Cody Rigsby is my favourite Peleton instructor.The others are good, Read More I almost broke up with Cody this morning…
We all have choices… “The biggest mistake that you can make is to believe that you are working for Read More We all have choices…
How uncomfortably comfortable are you? “The quality of your life is in direct proportion to the amount of uncertainty that Read More How uncomfortably comfortable are you?
Our PSBS lesson So, the training for our marathon walk has had a few hiccups since we set Read More Our PSBS lesson
The most horrific alarm clock ever I have a chuckle bank.It’s a collection of memories I call upon when I’m feeling Read More The most horrific alarm clock ever
How focus affects happiness How focus affects happiness: Recently, one of my sons turned 37 and the other will turn Read More How focus affects happiness
I told them “You can’t afford me…” Yesterday, I received a lovely gift from some friends. It was a sweet bracelet in Read More I told them “You can’t afford me…”
Snidey Boots I recently bought a pair of patent leather flat, ankle boots - they’re very shiny Read More Snidey Boots
I make myself both cringe and laugh when I remember this… I make myself both cringe and laugh when I remember this…I’ll be honest, I was Read More I make myself both cringe and laugh when I remember this…
Are you more Ozzy Osborne or David Attenborough Who am I and what am I doing?It’s a question I sometimes find myself asking Read More Are you more Ozzy Osborne or David Attenborough
Hard times create strong men “Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. Read More Hard times create strong men
Hippo, Turtle and Whale I paid a rare visit to my local shopping centre in Poole the other day. I Read More Hippo, Turtle and Whale
Sitting back with a large G&T and a fag… Big news in the world of tidying up!Marie Kondo - queen of all things neat Read More Sitting back with a large G&T and a fag…
Developing my patiency Sometimes I find my own brain Really. Fecking. Annoying.Case in point, the other morning I Read More Developing my patiency
Stalked in Waitrose… Stalked in Waitrose:I was in Waitrose yesterday and heard a voice behind me:“Are you Vicki?”“Ermmm…yes!” Read More Stalked in Waitrose…
Why you need to get serious about having fun Why you need to get serious about having fun:One of the coaching drums I constantly Read More Why you need to get serious about having fun
How focus can affect happiness How focus can affect happiness: Recently, one of my sons turned 37 and the other will Read More How focus can affect happiness
Getting Help When You Need It Do you settle into your working week like a graceful swan landing on a millpond? What? Read More Getting Help When You Need It
Have you got gas? Cooking at the right temperature is pretty critical, right? I’m sure you've felt the frustration of Read More Have you got gas?
Dreams – don’t give up on them Do you have a long-forgotten dream that’s begging to be resurrected? Back in my days as Read More Dreams – don’t give up on them
Sorry, not sorry for ADHD self-care Sorry, not sorry for ADHD self-care:Recently, I had an unusually people-filled weekend prompted by two Read More Sorry, not sorry for ADHD self-care
