I have been working at Ernst & Young for 2 weeks now... And you know what? So far I am really enjoying it! A little to my surprise ๐ It is a jump into something very new, there is an incredible amount of information to take on - and I can see that my rate …
Worries
Sometimes my mind just goes around in circles... I guess we all do that to varying degrees. Today, it is the โoh dear what am I doingโ, watching everyone I know off all over the world, Japan, China, traveling... Living that exciting life.That was my routine for the last thirteen years, I was always the …
Dealing with uncertainty
If you had asked me if I was any good at dealing with uncertainty a few years ago I would have said yes sure! After going through the last year, I can now say I was kidding myself ๐! This last year has been a real year of learning: As my comfort zone most definitely …
Two roads.
I have always loved this poem since I read it at high school (the only poem I have ever remembered). Maybe it resonates because I am not the biggest fan of decisions: Sailing tactical decisions? No problem! Food at a restaurant for dinner? Ahhh... Luckily with PJ we can usually order the 2-3 things I …
Body & mind
I have been mostly lucky I think throughout my sailing career to escape too many serious injuries (although actually now looking back I can see a few!!), but I have always had pains and imbalances that affected me while training and race. For the six years leading up to London I had rather consistent pain …
Fitness or Enjoyment..?
Balance. What exactly is balance when it comes to fitness & lifestyle. For me, thats a question that I probably still can't answer as well as I should! Having been a high performance athlete for as long as I can remember, fitness has always been a part of my work. My body was my tool, …