Every week, I share a story from ordinary life that made me stop, laugh, think, or occasionally question what on earth I was doing. From running into spider webs and taking the elevator after the gym, to entrepreneurship, choices, courage and figuring out what we actually want next. No five-step formulas, no pretending I have it all figured out. Just real stories, honest observations and the occasional question that might stay with you longer than expected.
It all starts by putting your phone down... 📵
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Hi Reader You might have seen it pass by on social media, but last week I was invited to lead a workshop for a summer leadership camp with high school students. (Yes, real teens. In real life. With real opinions.) And YES, it made me a bit nervous 😬 Theme? “How to stay sustainable as a future leader in a fast-paced world.” Let me tell you, it was awesome! Even though a few kids dozed off during the workshop. 😅 (And no, I didn’t take it personally. Testing authority of their counsellors during summer camp is practically a job requirement at 16.) But here’s what surprised me: These kids were lightyears ahead of where I was at that age. And when I asked who wanted to get an A at school. every single hand shot up. So I told them: “I’m not in the A group… I’m an A+.” Cue the laughter. 🤓 I also want to add that I shared with them that I'm a recovering perfectionist and that sometimes it's okay to get a B. But here’s the part that really struck me: They were forced to get to know each other. And maybe that’s the thread this whole series has been weaving: So whether you’re 16 or 61, here’s a reminder: Call to action: 💬 This week, try leaving your phone behind on your next walk, coffee run, or moment of downtime. See who or what you notice when your hands and mind are free to connect. And if you’re ready to reconnect with yourself, your goals, or your next chapter… I’m just a message away. Unless I'm exploring, then it might take a bit longer to reply 😊 Sending you love from Canada 🇨🇦 Peggy P.S. Leading the workshop made me realize something: future leaders don’t need more pressure, they need more connection. If you’re feeling the same, hit reply. Let’s chat. |
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Every week, I share a story from ordinary life that made me stop, laugh, think, or occasionally question what on earth I was doing. From running into spider webs and taking the elevator after the gym, to entrepreneurship, choices, courage and figuring out what we actually want next. No five-step formulas, no pretending I have it all figured out. Just real stories, honest observations and the occasional question that might stay with you longer than expected.
View in browser Hi Reader, I’m not going to lie… I’m NOT always motivated to do the things I need to do to become the person I want to be. Wow. That was a mouthful. I’m pretty sure I couldn’t say that five times quickly in a row 😂 But then I started wondering: am I actually motivated by the person I want to become? Or am I sometimes more motivated by the person I don’t want to become? And yes, I’m sure a psychologist could explain the difference in great detail. Intrinsic motivation,...
View in browser Hi Reader, This morning I joined the Beban Parkrun again. My friend couldn’t make it this week, so I was prepared to run on my own, go slowly, and really try to stay within my heart rate zones to build more stamina. Which currently means quite a bit more walking than jogging 😏 And let me tell you, sticking to those zones while people are happily running past you is harder than it sounds. But anyway, that’s not actually what this story is about. At some point, while I was...
View in browser Hi Reader, On one of my latest jogs, I was just minding my own business. Which, if we're being honest, means I was giving myself silent pep talks. This is for a good cause. You'll feel great when you're back home. Stop whining, you literally chose to do this. Nobody pointed a gun to your head, Peggy. You know. Normal jog thoughts 😅 Then, out of absolutely nowhere… I found myself doing my best karate moves. Right there. In the middle of the trail. Because I had just run...