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THRIVE WELL NEWS

Welcome if you have just joined, or if you are a regular reader.

This is your place to love your work again.

- from Dr Katya Miles, The Working Well Doctor

Hi guys,

Just back from T'ai Chi - I really love it - it's a fab way to recharge early in the week...


The quality of our lives is determined by the quality of our relationships.
- Esther Perez

I have been thinking about this quote a lot - and the fact that the most important relationship is the one with yourself.

If you aren't able to be your authentic self, warts and all, it can be a barrier to real connection with others and lasting wellbeing for yourself.

How do you feel about yourself? Are you happy in your skin?

Does your awareness of any flaws (we all have them) make you feel uncomfortable?

Me too.

As a (recovering) perfectionist I find this particularly tough... but am working on it!

The metaphor of the plate repaired with gold can be helpful here.

In this metaphor, derived from the Japanese art of Kintsugi, we are all the broken plate, we all have flaws, and we can repair them (though it may take some graft).

By repairing with gold we celebrate and embrace our flaws instead of hiding them.

We continue to function and enjoy our lives carrying our golden flaws with us.

How do you feel about your golden flaws?

2024 Recharge Retreats

  • Our 2024 Recharge Day Retreats are booking now. Join a wonderful space with like minded folk to share -
    • A day to lean in, pause and think purposefully about your needs
    • A carefully designed mix of
      • Guided workshops
      • A fresh look at mindfulness
      • Creative Writing
      • Crafting your future
      • Nature connection
      • A supportive space with experienced facilitators (I run these with Jo - we are both doctors turned coaches and wellbeing consultants)
    • 23rd Feb - In Oxfordshire
    • 26th June - In Berkshire
    • 9am-5pm
    • Lunch and refreshments included
    • Full price £175 - but £140 with your Early Bird Discount!
    • Hit reply with the word RECHARGE20 to claim your 20% Early Bird Discount - You get the entire retreat for £140.

This is for you if:

  • You are you a Healthcare professional feeling overwhelmed and stressed.
  • You find existing “wellbeing” offerings don’t actually serve you, are too generic or superficial, or you just don’t know where to begin.
  • You are considering a longer retreat but don’t feel ready to commit to more than 1 day.
  • If you have been on a longer retreat previously and want a “top up”.
  • Hit reply with the word RECHARGE20 - You get the entire retreat for £140.

What others are saying...

"The day gave me some much needed peace and nature/creative writing were especially useful"
"Thank you - really excellent. More one day retreats please"

What People Are Saying - after Training with me -

Very interactive and energetic speaker, got us all talking and thinking outside the box"
- GP Conference attendee, 2023

If you'd like me to run your next Workplace Wellbeing Training - I'd love to help! click here to book a chat!

Till next time, take care.

Love,

Katya


The Working Well Doctor

Workplace Wellbeing Specialist

Wellbeing at Work Trainer

Career Coach

Love Your Work Again

www.workingwelldoctor.com


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