So today I ask you to consider your life, your surroundings, your tools and household items, even your relationships.
What have you “patched up” that should really be replaced?
What's your 'it'll hold'?
After 20 years of speaking about workplace safety and sharing my story with organizations all over the world, it’s been my experience that if you want to make your safety message matter, you’ve got to make it personal.
This International Women’s Day, send a little love to the women who have been helping you get going when the going has gotten tough. I #choosetochallenge you to carve out a little time for your number one gal…. (hint: it’s you) - to do something nice for yourself - I can say with great certainty - YOU DESERVE IT!
The mars and scars that live within us may be easier to disguise, however the effort to cover up is harmful in itself. Offering your time and attention to allow someone (who you know or don’t) to speak their truth out loud and share what is troubling them could make a lifetime of difference.
Safety doesn’t have to be complicated - simply slowing down in life is one of the best ways to stay happy, safe, and focused on what matters most - being present and healthy to spend time with the people you’re really working for - your family!!
One of the questions I am asked most often is how to communicate discomfort about a situation, or to call out plainly unsafe behaviour to a co-worker in a manner that will be well received.
