Planning my move to Portugal will take time. Unlike some people, I can’t just drop everything and go. I wish I could, but a planned approach, undertaking all the necessary steps is crucial. So far, I’ve been in the planning phase for the last nine months, and I’ve achieved a lot. Specifically, over the last…
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Researching Portugal
There is much about Portugal I don’t know. In fact, I know so little it’s exciting how much there is to learn. At present, research is the order of the day. The limitations of ‘desk research’ isn’t a problem. For me, it’s helping me approach things in a more structured and considered way. As someone who is ‘all or nothing’, jumps in both feet and leads with action…
Decade plan
Plans are dashed. Again. It’s not a problem as there are bigger issues we all must deal with. But that doesn’t remove the frustration of cancelled plans. However, more time means more planning time. But how much planning can you really do? Over recent months, I’ve been reviewing how I’ve planned events in my first…
Time to reflect
It’s been three months since commencing the action plan. At times, I feel rapid progress has been made. Other times, I’ve wanted to chivvy things along. As we head towards the end of the most uncertain year of my life, it’s an opportunity to take a breath, and a quick reflection. Triggers to change The…
Sprint or marathon
Initial response, I’m a sprinter. But often it takes me a marathon to get started. Maybe, I just have a sprint finish? Reflecting on how I approach things, both personally and professionally, is helping me understand more about myself. It’s never troubled me. I’ve not worried about it. I just get on and do things….
Just one small idea
New beginnings start somewhere. An idea, a concept, a dream, a suggestion, a realisation, a craving or a calling. However it starts, once a seed is sown, with a little nurturing, it grows. Thoughts and ideas I’m not sure the exact time my idea flipped to a plan, but it’s been a number of years…