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Day 21 of F.O.O.D. – Using PEACH to network

I’ve chosen a PEACH of a subject for Day 21 of my F.O.O.D. Advent Calendar …. networking; a lifeline and survival mechanism in these challenging times.  Here are a few ingredients to help you. Do your preparation. Turn off distractions. Practice your elevator pitch. And don’t turn up with your friends otherwise you’ll only network with them!…
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Day 20 of F.O.O.D. – Use GARLIC to ask for help

What a year of challenges and they’re still continuing with recent announcements on our tier 4 restrictions.  Thankfully day 20 of the F.O.O.D. Advent Calendar is all about asking for help and as usual on a Sunday, I haven’t got a technique, but I do have some benefits!  So when you’re feeling daunted or a…
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Day 19 of F.O.O.D. – Using VINEGAR to set goals

It’s day 19 of the F.O.O.D. Advent Calendar! Are you thinking about your goals for next year? VINEGAR has always been good for the body, now use it for the mind! Our imagination is crucial for the achievement of our goals.  Visualise your goal with clarity! Know what it looks like, feels like Be inspired by…
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Day 18 of F.O.O.D. – spread BUTTER liberally to let people know about your brand

This year has been a year for taking stock which has seen a number of people changing careers or setting up their own businesses. With that in mind, I’m using day 18 of my F.O.O.D. Advent Calendar to think about how you brand yourself! Use BUTTER to spread yourself liberally in the outside world. What are the…
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Day 17 of F.O.O.D. – using CAKE to provide support and empathy

We’ve all needed to both give and receive support and empathy in large doses this year, so for day 17 of my F.O.O.D. Advent Calendar I thought I’d share my CAKE technique to keep us focused! All these ingredients are there to support yourself as well as others. Start with care. Everyone has different needs,…
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