As we head towards the end of the year 2019 and the end of a decade, it’s an opportunity to pause, take stock and make some new decade goals. I’m thinking BIG! I’m thinking BOLD. How about you? What are your goals for 2020? You see, I’m heading towards my 45 year on the planet […]
This episode of my new Maroon Mindset podcast is about educating our minds and souls by learning about pioneers such as George Washington Carver, Nelson Mandela and many more rebels, agitators and challengers of the status quo. Listen, subscribe and share! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/maroon-mindset/id1487448654#episodeGuid=c57c99f5-b94e-8e7f-e1cf-47df443245a6
Just a note to say thank you for being on this journey with me at The Human Touch Blog! There have been posts on a wide range of topics – all relating to daily life trying to balance work, study and life. On behalf of my family and close friends who have helped me through […]
I never understood the importance of being courageous until a few years ago. I was going through a ‘rough patch’ and had to find the strength and motivation to carry on in the face of adversity. Looking back, I recognise that it was my courage that kept me going. While I’ve never been much of […]
This is the next in the summer blog series of Reflections of a Trailblazer. Check out my blog The Human Touch ❤✍🏽 for the previous posts so you don't miss out on my journey. I've previously discussed my PhD journey and my career inspirations. This post will include the importance of using unpleasant life experiences […]
One of my aims in life is is to be heard for what I passionately believe in which is that everyone adds value and brings something useful to the table. In achieving this aim, there are challenges to overcome. In the society and indeed the global village that we live in, what happens in one […]
“How do you maintain your composure when you feel like you’re losing control? How do you stay on track when it seems that nothing is going to plan? How do you rise above your circumstances when you feel that there is no hope?” These are just a few of the questions that have entered my […]
What does it mean to be an ‘achiever’? Responses to this may vary based on culture and other socioeconomic factors. Taking this line of thought further, I’ve been intrigued and somewhat bemused by the term ‘high achievers’. Who decides who the high achievers are? Do you need someone to bestow this accolade on you or […]
This week’s activities have been varied, however my overwhelming reflections are positive. It felt like I was making a real difference to as many people’s lives as I could. It got me thinking about how we can ‘add value’ to others with our actions and choices in life. Anyone who knows me well knows […]
After last week’s celebratory Positive Vibes post, normality has been resumed and I’ve gone a bit quieter this week with a shorter post. It’s all good though…positivity reigns supreme! I trust you will identify with the messages of positivity in my post. It is my hope that it will facilitate your own reflections on […]
Nichole McIntosh FRSA, Hon DUniv (BNU), Hon DUniv (LSBU) 