Career-CPR by Maria Stanford

28/01/2024

My current vibe! Who's with me? 🧐

21/11/2023

Picture this: Yesterday I'm strolling down the street, after waving my teen off for school this morning, enjoying the crisp autumn air along with our very excitable Cockapoo pulling eagerly to get to his favourite sniff spots, when suddenly my foot catches on an invisible obstacle, and I find myself in a not-so-graceful dance with gravity!

As I pick myself up, dust off my dignity, and make eye contact with a whole host of parents & teenagers who witnessed my acrobatic display, it hits me – life's falls are a lot like those unexpected tumbles on the pavement.

In life, setbacks, failures, and unexpected challenges are inevitable. They can leave us feeling scraped, bruised, and a bit disoriented!

However, just like rebounding after a literal fall, the way we bounce back from life's stumbles defines our journey.

Fortitude is our secret weapon. It's that internal spring that propels us back up when we've hit the ground.

It's acknowledging the stumble, embracing the discomfort, and choosing to stand tall once more, sometimes over and over again.

The pavement becomes a launching pad for growth, and suddenly, what seemed like a setback transforms into a stepping stone.

Failure is not the end of the road; it's a detour leading us to unexpected destinations. 💡

Much like my unexpected detour into a heap, life's detours and challenges can redirect us toward opportunities we might not have noticed on our original path.

So, the next time life decides to trip you up, remember – it's not about avoiding falls; it's about mastering the art of getting back up.

Embrace the process, learn from the stumble, and let resilience be your guide. After all, the journey is not about avoiding the falls; it's about finding the strength to rise ⬆️

Let's turns those setbacks into comebacks!

03/03/2022

Hello March 👋

Does anyone else feel like the last couple of months have whizzed by in a flash 💨

But I am definitely ready for lighter mornings & warm spring days! 🌞🤞

Who's with me?

23/02/2022

𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙧𝙤𝙬....

Of course this is really important, in fact we spend our whole life investing in our pot 💰

However, the reality is you can have a healthy pension pot and that still doesn't guarantee you a happy retirement!

Yes, it helps create freedom of choice there is no doubt about that, but with no plan in place how will you know how much money you actually need to last your entire retirement?

What have you put on hold for your career that you'd like to explore once the corporate shackles are off?

If you are ready to take control of this next chapter and get planning then start by downloading my FREE Revive Your Identity workbook - via the link below

https://linktree.ee/maria.stanford

21/02/2022

What will you be doing for YOU today?

I'm going to up my steps! I'm turning to my steps more and more lately, to one carve out some me time but also its a great thinking space 🌱

Self care is sometimes bubble baths and treats but it is also about taking care of our mind, body & soul 💚

21/02/2022

Anyone else grateful it's holiday week?! 🌬😬💨

20/02/2022

I have created a free resource for you to kick start your planning👏

Are you worried about losing your Identity? 🎭

Are you wondering who you will be in this next chapter? 💡

Are you wanting to make sure you get off on the right foot? 🌱

Then this is for you! 💚

I would love to know what you discover along the way - my DM is open 🙋‍♀️

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19/02/2022

Let's retire the word 'retire' - 💡✨

07/02/2022

Why are we still age shaming women?

Whilst scrolling through LinkedIn over the weekend, I came across a post where a lady had been bombarded with negative messages for disclosing her age on her own post, she then proceeded to take it down.

Apparently the messages were mainly from other women, and were basically around how this is a turn off for men! This woman was 45! I was genuinely shocked by this...

Age is something to be celebrated. No? In fact, I've felt far sexier in my 40's than I ever did my 20's! I actually feel comfortable in my own skin and life is lived on my terms these days. (no more people pleasing!)

So why can't we shout our age from the rooftops? Why is it rude to ask a lady her age? Why should anyone feel less beautiful or sexy because they are 45, 55, 65, 75+

We should not hide our age like a guilty secret 🛑 we should be celebrating women of all ages!

Let's stop age stigma! I'll go first...

I turned 43 on Saturday! 👏

05/02/2022

Today I am celebrating my 43rd birthday with my favs on a beach ⛱ windswept 🌬 & VERY happy 💖