My suggestion this month (and don’t worry about the calendar, I know the month is at its end) is to pause.  People are quite rightly concerned about their futures now that it appears uncertain, but just pause - take a breath.  You still have control over how you react to every new thing, or piece of news, or dramatic event, that comes your way.  Sometimes it may be the only control you have, but it’s the most important.

 

Remember when you were a kid and you were taught to chant, if anyone called you names, “Sticks and Stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me”.  There was a very good reason for that.  The names you are called, or the things that happen to you, are not as important as your reaction to them.

 

So this month, remember to - pause - breathe - take control - and now you get to choose how to respond.