Tag: alcohol-free
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Don’t Let the Drift Become the Destination
We all have dips. But, how do we respond when they happen? Over the last 18 months, I’ve shared quite a bit about my career journey, giving up alcohol, and the positive impact exercise has had on my life. Sometimes there can be an assumption that once you’ve gone alcohol-free, everything falls into place. That…
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Why I Didn’t Quit Alcohol Overnight
For years, I might have looked successful professionally, but I was relying on routines that were quietly costing me more than I realised. I worked.Led teams.Handled pressure.Delivered results. From the outside, everything looked great. But had habits had quietly become part of how I managed stress, switched off, and rewarded myself after difficult days. When…
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When “Switching Off” Starts Holding You Back
Bank holiday weekends used to mean one thing for me: Switching off… usually with alcohol. And for years, I didn’t think it was affecting my leadership. I was performing.Progressing.Delivering results. From laboratory technician to Senior Leadership Team within 10 years, my career looked strong from the outside. So I never questioned the habits that came…
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I Got My Weekends Back
For years, my weekends disappeared without me really noticing. I thought I was resting. In reality, I wasn’t recovering from the thing that was exhausting me. Alcohol didn’t recharge me.It delayed me. Everything changed when I removed the routine. This weekend was a perfect example. I got up early both days. No fog.No sluggish starts.No…
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The Mental Battles… But Who Are You Actually Fighting?
I was once a mid-career professional (I’ll claim I still am). If you’re in your late 30s / early 40s, you might be starting to notice this pattern. On paper, it all looks fine.You’ve been committed to being successful, and that’s mattered to you. You’ve built a career. You’re providing for your family. You’re doing…
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The Myth Which Is Called Momentum
Momentum is a myth in manufacturing.And believing in it is costing you performance. If your production results depend on “momentum”…you don’t have a system. I once heard a football manager say:“Momentum is a myth.” But he was right. Commentators say:“They’ve got all the momentum.” What they’re actually seeing is:– Rehearsed patterns– Clear roles– Relentless training–…
