How frustrating can it be when you express an idea that is not yet fully developed and people criticise it, doubt its merits, break it down before it was fully developed. The frustration is there because you are still in the creative process and want to use the conversation to support that process and improve and further develop the idea, whilst most other people think and feel they are in an analytical process. These two processes should not be confused and certainly not mi

Few will argue that awareness and insight leads to better decisions as well as personal growth. We all need to regularly step back from our busyness to ensure a healthy work-life balance and prevent potential burn-out as well as so-called tunnelling, when we're only able to concentrate on the immediate and urgent matters in front of us. Reflection is a powerful activity to provide clarity and perspective, awareness and a longer term view. It is different from introspection,