Alan Smith, Crystal Palace Youth Team Coach: I had a doubt whether or not he (Gareth Southgate) had a career in professional football in him. We had one particular game, which we lost, and I called him into the office and said: “Gareth, I think you’re too bright to do this job. I think you have to make a choice. If it was my choice, I think you should become a travel agent.”
There’s so many people I knew, when I was younger, who worked 9 til 5, 5 days a week… for all of their. Until retirement.
I always, from a young age… thought that was crazy! Imagine 40+ years… doing the same thing… maybe a little variety… for such a long time! Well… it works for some! Some like that life. And maybe, they are happy with it, and that’s absolutely fine!
For me however… I like to keep learning. Keep pushing…. Keep editing,
I was always told – work hard, save your money and enjoy it later in life.
Back in the office. Back to work. Back to where I left everything…
You knew it was a matter of time before this popped up on my watch…
That’s right – my watch was telling me, a minute of deep breathing can reduce stress.
There’s a number of things that can stress us out. It could be work, people, surroundings…
What can stress do to us?
We don’t want that!
So, what do I do when i’m Getting a little stressed or a message of that nature pops up on my watch?
Well…. firstly, I try to get some fresh air.
Most of my time, I either spend in an air conditioned environment (like my office) or an aeroplane. And whilst I need to be in these environments, I do try to go out for a walk. Most of the time – the office is in a built up area, or town centre… but still…. a walk can help. 10-15 minutes of walking, clearing my mind… can help reduce stress.
In addition to the above point – I find an ice cream also helps.
Music. That also helps me. Some relaxing music helps. Not Dr Dre or Wu Tang Clan. Some soothing and calming music usually does the trick.
There’s a few things that can help to reduce stress…
So if you’re getting a little stressed or messages are popping onto your watch of the stress nature…. slow down, relax, try to enjoy like…. take it a little easy and my favourite – Go outside!
Smiley faces all round.
Turn that frown, upside down!
0-100…. real quick.
On Tuesday, my father and his good friend, were on the phone to each other – chatting away about old times and having a good laugh. He told my father – ‘on the dialysis again tomorrow… catch up later in the week’.
On Wednesday, my father’s friend, went to the hospital for his usual regular dialysis treatment.
As normal, sits down, the nurses hook him up… and the dialysis process begins. The nurses bring over a cup of tea for him.
The lady next to him realises, his cup has fallen and tea is everywhere – she calls for the nurse. The nurse comes, calls for the doctor – checks him… and quickly establishes, he’s had a huge heart attack.
He’s no more.
‘Enjoy everyday… don’t worry about tomorrow.’
Today’s Thought is very much reflecting on life… as i’ve come to the end of my Sober October.
For those who don’t know, I was Sober for October, and raised some money for Macmillan Cancer Charity, becuase a friend of mine, Reinout… passed away recently.
