Tag Archives: positive

Getting to the root of the issue

Posted on August 22, 2021 by amandacomms1

The Covid-19 pandemic is far from over. I am sure lots of people realise that when they see the infection rates and death toll each day. But the impact of it can be seen in our towns and villages. The … Continue reading →

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Taking stock and some thank you messages

Posted on December 23, 2018 by amandacomms1

This is a reflective time of the year for me. It may be because it is a time when we have to slow down from the demands of work. It may be because it is the changing of the year. … Continue reading →

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Educate, explain and get positive

Posted on August 13, 2018 by amandacomms1

I have read some really interesting blogs recently about the frustrations that PR and communication professionals face on a daily basis. They range from being amusing to making me really angry. Like most comms people I have battled the demands … Continue reading →

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Taking a timeout

Posted on June 18, 2018 by amandacomms1

I have written many times about how difficult life can be and how we need to take care of ourselves to deal with it. Over the past few weeks and months I have felt like I have lost my way … Continue reading →

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No dress rehearsal

Posted on April 15, 2018 by amandacomms1

You might have spotted a new programme being promoted by Channel 4. In this latest lifestyle series people have the chance of leaving their life behind to go and do something more exciting. But why don’t we do this anyway? … Continue reading →

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With a little help

Posted on March 3, 2018 by amandacomms1

The weather conditions have been the only real story in town this week. We saw people stuck in vehicles on motorways, people snowed into their homes and people struggling to get to their vital work. One thing stuck out throughout … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the challenge of resilience

Posted on January 29, 2018 by amandacomms1

Two years ago today while I was at the start of my a blog a day challenge I wrote about the importance of developing resilience. (https://amandacomms1.wordpress.com/2016/01/29/six-elements-of-resilience) I wanted to look back from this position of facing eight months when I … Continue reading →

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Just one thing

Posted on January 1, 2018 by amandacomms1

Twelve months ago I wrote about the achievements I wanted to complete in 2017. For many years I have avoided the resolutions route because inevitably people don’t keep to them and end up frustrated and disappointed just a few days … Continue reading →

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The last door

Posted on December 24, 2017 by amandacomms1

As you are preparing the Christmas festivities and opening the last door of the advent calendar I thought it was time to reflect on what I have learnt during Advent. Firstly, I believe I know what the true spirit of … Continue reading →

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The hidden Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2017 by amandacomms1

Everyone is rushing around. Just two days to go before the big day. Last minute presents are being bought and the dash to get sprouts is underway. For many Christmas will be a lovely time getting together with family and … Continue reading →

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