No matter who we are, our mental health and well being can be improved. It’s not as simple as thinking our mental health is good or bad. Mental health is not fixed or static; it can change depending on our circumstances.

We have recently had some work done at our house involving a number of tradesman. It reminded me of the difference that can be made by the little things.

I want to give a shout out to all educators who are committed to leaving a legacy. I have recently read the book Legacy, by James Kerr- What the All Blacks can teach us about the business of life. It is a great book for anyone who wants to grow and be challenged as a leader (thanks to Bruce McPhee at Marist College, Ashgrove for the tip-off about this little gem of a read).

Resilience is a crucial life skill for all of us. Whether it is a relationship ending, a poor result on an exam, a sporting fixture lost or a job application that got knocked back- we need to learn how to cope with these things. We need to use this skill often.