Andy Mouncey Blog - Mood Management Masterclass

A recent conversation with a good friend of mine who is in a similar line of business turned to that ole chestnut ‘Recession.’
‘So how are YOU finding it, Andy?’
I pause because I want to give John an honest answer and I also want to focus on where I am now – and not the dark scary place that I’ve seen signposted periodically!
‘Well…there have been lots of opportunities to practice the skills of Managing My Mood…’
A chuckle from the other end of the phone lets me know that there really is no need to join all the dots up.
‘…And what would you say you’ve learned from that?’
I have a wee smile to myself - such are the conversations between two fellow professionals!

Checking The Internal Filing
It is, however, a timely opportunity to check I’ve done my internal filing and sorting correctly.
So I take the opportunity and I open the file marked ‘Things I Knew Anyway And Just Lost Sight Of For A While.’
‘That you’ve gotta have A Plan – a good one.
That you’ve got to work The Plan – be active.
That most people want to help you out there.
That the breakthroughs may not come where you expect – it could be a few links down the chain – and they will come if you follow the chain.
Just have a place to start - and then start!’

Now I know John knows the value of time and questions like that.
What he didn’t know was how timely and welcome it was for me right then.
Sometimes it really helps to check the filing…