Not my normal angle, but… What’s a goal you haven’t set yet? Not because you don’t want it… But because there's a part of you isn’t sure you’ll follow through this time. It’s interesting, isn’t it? We don’t just struggle with achieving goals. Sometimes we avoid even naming them. Because once it’s real… there’s a risk. - A risk of not doing it. - A risk of stopping halfway. - A risk of proving that little voice right. So instead, we often keep it vague... “I should get fitter.” “I want to feel better.” “I’ll start soon.” No pressure. No commitment. No chance of “failing”. But also… no real movement. I've noticed sometimes the biggest shift happens not by setting a bigger goal… It’s being honest about the one you’ve been quietly avoiding. And instead of asking "Can I stick to this perfectly?" Try asking “Am I willing to stay with this… even when it’s not perfect?” Because resilience in goal setting isn’t about getting it right every day. It’s about staying in it even when the wheels might be falling off. What’s one goal you’ve been holding back from fully committing to… and why? Sometimes just naming it is the first step forward.

Stage: EMPOWERMENT The final stage of the resilience journey isn’t just about coping better or understanding yourself more deeply. It’s about empowerment. And empowerment doesn’t mean having everything figured out. It simply means recognising that your experiences, even the hard ones, can shape how you show up in the world. For me, this became very real after my MND diagnosis. At first, it felt like everything that had defined me was being stripped away. My fitness, my independence, eventually even my voice. For a while I wondered how I could possibly keep doing the work I loved. But over time I realised something important. Purpose doesn’t disappear when circumstances change. Sometimes it just finds a new pathway. Sharing my story, connecting with people, and helping others build resilience became part of that pathway. What once felt like loss slowly turned into a new way of contributing. Empowerment often looks like: • stepping into leadership in your own life • sharing what you’ve learned with others • living in alignment with your values • building a lifestyle that supports your wellbeing It’s not about being perfect. It’s about recognising that your journey has meaning and that your voice, your experience, and your perspective can help someone else. What part of your life experience has made you stronger or wiser that you now share with others? Sometimes the things we’ve been through become the very things that allow us to lift someone else up.

People wonder what my exercise looks like these days. From bike in the sunshine getting vitamin D, to the massage table for stretching and massage and infrared on some occasions. I try to move everything. Special thanks to my awesome team. This process takes about an hour I Enjoy! What have you done to move today?

One thing I’ve learnt over the years is that you don’t need a gym, fancy equipment or a perfect routine to stay active. Honestly… some of the best workouts I ever did were in my lounge room, dodging furniture, or the toddler under foot! These days, with everything YouTube has on offer, home workouts have become one of the easiest ways to keep your body moving - especially when time, energy or motivation is low. Here’s why I think home workouts are such a great resilience tool: 1. Zero barriers. No travel time, no cost, no waiting for equipment. You can literally roll out of bed and press play. 2. Endless variety. Yoga, Pilates, strength, low-impact, stretching, dance, mobility… you can choose whatever matches your energy on the day. There’s a video for every mood. 3. Perfect for busy or unpredictable days. Some days you might only manage 10 minutes — and that still counts. Small bouts of movement do wonders for your nervous system. 4. They make exercise feel achievable. When life gets hectic, it’s easy to think ‘I’ll start again next week’. But a quick YouTube session keeps momentum going and stops that all-or-nothing spiral. And of course, as someone who can’t move the way I used to, I love that home workouts are accessible to everyone. You can adapt, pause, slow down, take breaks… you’re in control. If you’re wanting to kickstart a bit of movement or reset your routine, YouTube is an amazing place to start. Do you have a favourite YouTube workout channel or style you love? Or if you’ve never tried home workouts, is it something you’d want to try? Let me know if you'd like some recommendations on where to start.

As we inch toward the end of the year, everyone starts talking about the big highlights… the major goals… the big flashy achievements. But honestly? Some of my favourite wins - the ones that actually built my resilience - were the small, quiet ones that no one else really noticed. The days I kept going even when I felt flat. The mornings I intentionally chose a positive thought instead of spiralling. The moments I asked for help instead of trying to convince myself I was fine. None of these would make the highlight reel for 2025, but they mattered. They shaped me. They’re the little ‘well done, me’ moments that helped me to keep going. So, now it’s your turn… What’s one small, underrated resilience win you’ve had this year? Something only you know took courage or effort or a bit of mental strength. Let’s celebrate the quiet wins that actually get us through the year!