Our Inspirational People
Each Month we shine the spotlight on one of our Wonderful Coaches inspirational people. This month we introduce you to my Mum, Elsie.
By Neil Gowing
The stories my mum has told me about her childhood and upbringing explain why she grew into the amazingly strong, resourceful and inspirational woman that I have known all of my life. My mum gave every ounce of her energy to bringing up her family of four boys with my dad Ray. As well as raising her family she served for many years as Akela at a cub scout pack and also worked for many years as at one of the local boys clubs. Having worked all of her life, in her late forties, she decided to follow her dream and train as a nurse. As usual she absolutely smashed and soon qualified as a nurse having been the oldest student nurse in England at the time.
She has ploughed the same level of energy and love into her relationshipd with her grandchildren who are all fully aware of just how blessed they are to have such a wonderful Grandma.
“She is a wonderful woman and will do anything for anyone.”
Every body that has ever met my mum has the same impression of her. She is a wonderful woman and will do anything for anyone. She is always visiting someone, taking someone somewhere, helping somebody with a problem or making something for someone. She is known for always having that one thing that you need bit can’t get anywhere.
My mum, Elsie was born in Bury, Lancashire, in 1945 to Edith and Samuel Davis. The post war years were tough for most working class families and Elsie’s family were no exception.
During the current pandemic my mum has been recycling unwanted textiles to make face masks for Family and Friends.
The masks are triple layered and reversible. Make a donation to our charity and we will send you a hand made mask.
Message us to let us know if you want Male/Female, Adult or Child.
“My confidence has improved so much!"
Wonderful Life Academy helped me to believe in myself. I really felt that the session was focused on me achieving the results I was looking for. My confidence has improved so much!"
'Niaomi'
Latest News
Well-Being for Frontline Workers.
At Wonderful Life Academy we have been working towards our goal of ‘helping 1 million people improve their Well-Being’ for some time now. Our strategy has always been to do this in the community, in the workplace and in education.
The current pandemic and it’s impact on the world has re-focused us on our goal and on who specifically we want to support. We are delighted to announce that from today Wonderful Life Academy is restructuring to become a Registered charity. Our registration documents have been submitted to the Charity Commission and our trustees have been appointed.
Our primary charitable objective is now to provide free Well-Being workshops for Frontline workers. This includes NHS staff, Emergency services, Retail workers, Carers, Public service workers, Teachers, Support workers, Transport workers, etc.
Despite the isolation and social distancing measures preventing us from running our workshops right now, our fundraising efforts have begun in earnest to ensure that when the time comes we are in the best possible place to support our frontline workers as they recover from the physical, emotional and mental strain of facing up to this pandemic on our behalf. We are also aiming to fund virtual workshops both during these difficult times but also in the future to allow us to support the maximum number of individuals.
All of our existing Well-Being groups will continue to run as normal with all proceeds now going to the charity to fund Well-Being Workshops for our Frontline workers.
Like most people, our appreciation for the whole spectrum of Frontline workers has increased during the pandemic and it is our belief that this level of appreciation must become the norm with a much greater respect for the work these groups of workers do every day to ensure that we can go about our daily lives in the way that we once took for granted. With this in mind the Primary objective of Wonderful Life Academy Charity will always be to provide free Well-Being workshops for Frontline workers.
All existing profits from Wonderful Life Academy have been invested into the charity and all Membership fees already paid will go towards funding free Well-Being workshops for Frontline workers.
Existing members will continue to benefit from all of that Wonderful Life Academy has to offer with the additional satisfaction of knowing that any future spending with Wonderful Life Academy will be directly benefiting Frontline workers.
Watch out for our next update on how you can support our fundraising efforts but in the meantime if you want to make a donation you can visit our just giving page at:
Motivation Collection
Takeaway
Super self Takeaway
This is a simple Takeaway that helps to build confidence and self-esteem, because a wonderful way to increase self-confidence is to write about your achievements.
You will need a pen and paper.
• The Super Self Takeaway will help you to understand what the best version of you looks like and will build your self-esteem and self-worth.
• This exercise gives you tangible evidence of your accomplishments and something to refer to when you experience moments of insecurity during any time in your life.
Here’s how to do your very own Super Self Exercise:
• On a blank sheet of paper list at least TEN things that make you special.
• This could be things you do well, the ways you treat other people, things that make you different to others, things you do at work, at home etc etc.
• List at least twenty personal achievements and successes – These can be big achievements or small achievements, even if it’s learning to tie your own shoes!
• List at least twenty things that you are good at or can do well – Again these can be important things or simple tasks, maybe including cleaning your teeth!
• List ten exceptional qualities or unique things about you. Think about the way you think, the way you act , the way you do things.
• Write down at least one particularly attractive physical feature – even a cute pinkie toe or particularly shapely ear lobe!
• Read this to yourself out loud every morning for a week ! When you do this stand up straight with your shoulders back and speak confidently. Recognise the
emotions you feel as you read through your list. Once you recognize this, it’s amazing how its power diminishes. It tends to lose its hold over you.
Next Issue:
- Focus on Our Inspirational People
- Latest News– Charity update
- Takeaway– Interview confidence
