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Well, in life I can guarantee you that we will never have all the answers, and sometimes we have the answers that we need at the time, and sometimes we don’t. That’s ok. Part of life is about learning and growing and when we are younger, we are doing that at a super crazy rate of knots. Sometimes we even think that we have all the answers when actually we don’t. Read more

I wake up and my body and brain are worn out from the lack of sleep and the challenges of the day before. My heart aches with the emotion I’m carrying with all of the stress and worry for the day and the following days. I’m tired and I just don’t see how I can carry on doing a job I once loved. Read more

Over time I’ve come to understand that working with me is a little different from anything you have known before. Coaching is different and coaching using Neuro-linguistic programming is most definitely different. So, here are a few points that will help you in the process. Read more

In this emotionally charged piece, LjB Coach Consultancy founder Lucy Buxton, details her career as a nurse and care worker, and her transition into consultancy and coaching, as well as the downward turn the sector has taken in this time and the key to saving social care. Read more

March 12th 2020 and I just don’t feel right. Around me, the world is slowing down and everyone is talking COVID 19. 730ish in the evening and smack, I ache, my head hurts and my temperature shoots straight up. Read more

Being a Registered manager in Social care is one of the toughest jobs I have come across in all my years of working in care. Read more

The snow is falling and folk are building snowpeople on the M25!? Those that celebrate Christmas are busy buying presents and making plans. In care homes across the country, nativities are being shown, and singers are sharing their voices for others to hear. In homes where carers visit, activities are going on and talk of Christmas wishes are in the air. Read more

Energy prices are through the roof and you have no control. As I look through my window I can see the snow still on the ground, and Jack Frost has added his contribution over the last few days too! Read more

Do you find yourself wondering or wanting to do something more meaningful with that time that helps someone else? – Then volunteer! Read more

You get up for work and notice it’s frosty, misty, and possibly snowy outside.

Great job that you got the car prepared the night before.

Yes, we’ve entered into that time of the year when driving on the roads becomes crazy and folk can’t get to work, or even get home for that matter! Read more