1. Quote I’m pondering this week “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” – Ludwig Jacobowski
2. Best purchase is this smartphone holder for my bicycle. Whether your on the trail, road or navigating the city, this phone holder allows you to have your maps on so you don’t get lost. I did a ton of research before buying this and have no regrets.
3. Sticker charts, they’ve become common place across homes and classrooms in the USA and parts of Europe. This Washington Post article is an insightful look at behaviour management and the dark side effects parents and teachers may not be considering. We’ve not used a behaviour system with our children at home and are instead teaching that it’s the act of doing that’s rewarding.
4. I’ve fallen ill this week. It’s been a long while since I was unwell, pretty good going compared to a few years back. So why don’t I get ill often anymore? I made changes coeval to finding out I have Gilberts syndrome. Here’s some of the natural ways I use to fend off illness that work for me most of the time.
- Freshly squeezed lemon, diluted in water before I eat or drink anything else (ref: https://bit.ly/2MvhrEI)
- Cold shower each morning (ref: https://bit.ly/2HrjvjD )
- Regular meditation practice (ref: https://bit.ly/2H2turn )
- No vitamin / food supplements (ref: https://bit.ly/2xjv9W2 )
- No dairy in my diet (with Gilbert syndrome dairy free has been a game changer)
5. Most inspiring read this week Jack Ma’s resignation letter – The founder of Alibaba has resigned as chairman and details 3 key principles that are key to not just work:
- You can’t do everything by yourself,
- You won’t last forever, and
- For real success, your undertaking should be able to continue without you.