Things we’re proud of

If you’ve ever been to a Henley Female Network breakfast conversation then you’ll know that we love to celebrate the things we’re proud of. It is so easy to find ourselves focusing on the ways that we have ‘failed’. To fixate on the things we haven’t done or wish we’d done. To notice what everyone else is achieving whilst ignoring our own successes.

Trick the algorithm (in your brain)

So, every month on our ticketing website we ask people to share their wins. Small things, big things - any thing that they feel proud of. And then during the Friday conversation we read them out and celebrate together. And one of the things I LOVE about them is how diverse the celebrations are. Not only because it’s fascinating but also because it’s a reminder to all of us to celebrate the little things and to focus on the good stuff. Because our brains are powerful things and the more we focus on something, the more our brains look for that thing. To really simplify, it’s like your social media algorithm - if you’re fed up with seeing the world on fire, watch a few videos of cats and suddenly your feed will be full of cats. If you want to start noticing all the good you’re doing - start paying attention to it, and all of a sudden your brain will be playing the good stuff on repeat…

Some of my favourites

Here are a few examples of some of my favourite proud moments from the last year…

Chuffed to bits to finally get a photo with my Hero Mary Berry ! Chuffed to bits to finally get a photo with my Hero Mary Berry

Nicola Taylor, Nicola Baker Bakes

Hosted another life-affirming Brew With A View at the weekend with friends old and new - sharing conversation, company, connection and compassion whilst building community over the simple act of sharing a cup of tea - together - outdoors. Hosted another life-affirming Brew With A View at the weekend with friends old and new - sharing conversation, company, connection and compassion whilst building community over the simple act of sharing a cup of tea - together - outdoors

Bunty, Brew with a View

After 17 years, I've finally 'persuaded' my husband that it's a good idea to get a puppy - we're picking her up on the 1st November! After 17 years, I've finally 'persuaded' my husband that it's a good idea to get a puppy - we're picking her up on the 1st November

Rebecca Crayford

Granted refugee status .

Bridget

Launched my new website

SO many

Surviving and enjoying the Pyrenees trek - an amazing experience with a brilliant and inspirational team. Surviving and enjoying the Pyrenees trek - an amazing experience with a brilliant and inspirational team

Emma Sweet, Aces Places Playing Cards

Recently followed my gut instincts and gave up my job in FX Sales to take a break, reassess and explore where life can take me! I preach to my kids; follow your heart and be open to opportunities, and it’s about time I took my own advice! Here’s to the next adventure 😁 Recently followed my gut instincts and gave up my job in FX Sales to take a break, reassess and explore where life can take me! I preach to my kids; follow your heart and be open to opportunities, and it’s about time I took my own advice! Here’s to the next adventure 😁

Emma Tallent

Attending my first Henley Female Network event.

Karina Phillips