Who are your Champions?

For me, I think that part of the reason that I wanted to share Jan's story with you in my last post, was not only about highlighting her accomplishment, but about also highlighting part of what makes her and her son Dan somewhat extraordinary. It is their special relationship and the way that they champion, encourage and support each other to as they would put it 'Seize The Day'.

I know that for me, my mother is one of my biggest supporters and champions and I will be forever grateful for the way in which she has encouraged and supported me to follow my own path. It is a huge part of what has had me who I am today and given me the support and freedom to live my life my way and embark on some of my many adventures and find the courage and confidence to take some big risks. So thanks Mum!!! She is a remarkable woman in her own right and has walked her own challenging path for in life having been disabled from the age of 3 due to catching Polio as a child.

In my view, having champions and supporters in your life is an essential part of being successful and living a full, rich life. I am now much more conscious of who the important people are in my life and have been fortunate enough to gain many new supporters and champions in my life over recent years and the impact it has had on me has been richly rewarding. As I write I am also reminded that it is the challenges we face in life that make us who we are and make us stronger. Within each obstacle or challenge you face in life there will always be an opportunity or a gift if you are willing to look for it.

Take a little time to contemplate these questions: Who are your biggest supporters? What is it that they see in you and reflect back? How do they help you step up and step out? And who have you become as a result of the challenges you have faced in your life?

Within you is the capacity to do something amazing!