We need each other. No one succeeds in isolation. If I’d insisted on going it alone, I would have sacked it off a long time ago. Community is the key to longevity, providing the support and motivation that allows me to play the long game. The real magic lies in reciprocity: give as much as you receive, or better yet, give freely. The rewards will come back to you in ways you won’t expect.
Read MoreI couldn’t get off the sofa; a weight was pinning me down. I called work, offered some lame excuse about having a cold and sat there trying to understand what was happening. My thoughts raced until my partner said, ‘You’re done, Jo. It’s time to stop’. I phoned work again, said ‘I haven’t got a cold, I’ve had a meltdown’, and went back to bed. I’d had many recent conversations about creating change but hadn’t realised they were driven by need, not desire. I could no longer put others first. It was time to turn inwards and look after myself.
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