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Change expert & freelance consultant. Check out my substack and website for free practical information on how to do change. Find me at: https://changewithrachel.substack.com/ https://changewithrachelkasaven.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkasaven

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Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 35m

Thought of the day: Discussion and debate is essential to finding innovative solutions. If you don't explore options, there are avenues which you never venture down.
#problemsolving

A picture of a landscape with quote "For good ideas and true innovation, you need human interaction, conflict, argument, debate." By Margaret Heffernan.
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Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 1d

Thought of the day: I say this often but planning is never a waste of time even when it does not survive the first day. At least you still know what you need to do to achieve what you need at the time you need it.
#planning #change

A cartoon picture of a bearded figure with a clipboard and business icons around them.
Quote reads "Plans are nothing, but planning is everything." Dwight D Eisenhower.
Card by Nimblework.

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Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 1d

Thought of the day: Nothing like friendship to light up a sky.

Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 3d

Thought of the day:
November, the twilight month.
Fire, gunpowder, and bright lights.
Stark trees and crackling leaves.
Icy pavements and crisp air.
I welcome you back, my friend.
#timeflies

A card with the words:
"Hello November
Not everyone gets you, but it's
Okay, because when you
Value your time, attendion and
Energy, you attract
More people who see your
Beauty and worth. Own your
Enoughness, and the
Right ones will find you."

From OurMindfulLife.com

Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 4d

Thought of the day: Today my body chose for me.
#chronicillness

Quote "If you don't pick a day to relax, your body will pick it for you."
Card by The Deep Sleep Co.

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Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 5d

Thought of the day: It was a heads down and hard work kind of a day.
#productivity

A picture of a starry sky. Quote reads "There is no substitute for hard work." Thomas Edison.
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Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 5d

Thought of the day:
What is needed and why? What impact do you want it to have? How much can you afford it to cost?
Key design questions.

A card with the quote "Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the future." By Robert L Peters
Card by Real Thread

Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 7d

Thought of the day: Making sure that there is a briefing period for people is key to a successful workshop.
#preparation #change

A black card with a gold quote sign. Quote is "A winning effort begins with preparation." BY Joe Gibbs
Card by GraciousQuotes.com

Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 7d

Thought of yesterday: Taking the decision not to do something is as important as taking the decision to do it.
#decisionmaking #change

A picture of Steve Jobs. Quote is "The most important decisions you make are not the things you do, but the things you decide not to do."
Card by AZQuotes

Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 10d

Thought of the day: Is it too early to be Christmas shopping?
#justwantingtogetitoutoftheway

A black card with the phrase "Out of my way I'm Christmas shopping today." With a santa hat over the 'I' and a bauble for the 'o' in shopping. A cartoon trolley filled with bags and gifts teeters at an angle.

Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 11d

Thought of the day: There are times when a deadline just cannot be met. Stepping back, taking a breath, and regrouping is absolutely a valid strategy.
#business

A picture of a starry sky.
Quote reads "I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." Douglas Adams.
Card by Most Beautiful Quotes to Live By

Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 11d

Thought of yesterday: Sometimes you cannot fit everything in and that is OK.
#balance

Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 13d

Thought of the day: Getting to know each other as people lays down the foundation for trust, respect, and tolerance for each other's quirks and differences.
#people #teambuilding

A white card with the words "There is a story behind every person. There is a reason why they are the way they are. Think about that, and respect them for who they are." By marcandangel.

Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 14d

Thought of the day: Sometimes the day is meetings and tasks and trying to fit a breath in between. Sometimes it is enough to celebrate getting through the day.
#businessasusual

A picture of a rocky landscape.
Quote is "We're all just trying to get through the day." By Diane Keaton.
Card by Quotefancy.com

Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 15d

Thought of the day: Most of us avoid difficult conversations but they can be the most valuable in moving us or others forward.
#peoplemanagement #difficultconversations

A card with the quote in the centre.
Quote reads "Sometimes the most important conversationsa are the most difficult to engage in." By Jeanne Phillips
Card by Picturequotes.com

Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 16d

Thought of the day: Just went with the flow today and found myself decluttering the bedroom.
#homeiswheretheheartis #declutter

A picture of a shelf with plants and stacked books. At the top the quote reads "Decluttering is infinitely easier when you think of it as deciding what to keep rather than deciding what to throw away." By Francine Jay
Card by Veranda

Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 17d

Thought of the day: Lazy, lazy day.
#selfcare

A cartoon of a person sitting reading at a table with a coffee pot and a coffee steaming away. Qords are "Happiness is ... a lazy day"
Card by happymonky.com

Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 17d

Thought of the day: Time flies. There are sometimes just not enough hours to get through a to-do list.

Prioritise, prioritise, prioritise.
#prioritisation

Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 19d

Thought of the day: Some days are better than others. Some days are tough for a number of reasons. We just have to hold onto the positives, learn from the challenges, and move forward.

A cartoon of a person under an umbrella with a cartoon duck playing in the rain beside them.
Words say "every day may not be good but there's something good in every day."
From Medium post by Phuong Anh Hoang.

Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 20d

Thought of the day: I literally got up on the wrong side of the bed since the cat has claimed my side as his new favourite spot. It did actually make me grumpy.

In grumpy times, I try to stay positive. It helps me keep pushing forward, step by grumpy step.
#positivemindset

A black card with a gold quote. Quote is "Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results." By Willie Nelson.
Card by GraciousQuotes.com

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Skills for care @skillsforcare.bsky.social · 20d

🔍 Out now! The state of the adult social care sector & workforce in England report 2025💡The total number of posts in adult social care has increased by 2.2% on the previous year, while the economic contribution of social care has increased by 14.2% reaching £77.8billion 🔗 https://bit.ly/43aCW82

Image featuring a collage of diverse individuals smiling and interacting, positioned around the text 'New report: The state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England 2025' with the hashtag #StateOfReport.

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Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 21d

Thought of the day: Data is a wondrous thing but defining what you need and what you need it for is essential if it is to be of use in either strategic or operational decision-making.
#data #dataanalysis #datamanagement #change

A picture of a road winding away into the horizin through a flat landscape.
Quote is "Data is like garbage. You'd better know what you are going to do with it before you collect it." By Mark Twain.
Card by Quotefancy.

Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 22d

Thought of the day: Taking a step back from the never-ending list of things to do to really prioritise can mean you can move forward in a much better way.
#planning #prioritisation

A card with the words "Sometimes you've gotta take a step backwards to move a few steps forward."
Card by PictureQuotes.com

Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 23d

Thought of the day: I am a tortoise. Slow and steady wins the race.
#selfcare #worklifebalance

A picture of a tortoise/turtle against a blue background. Quote is "Nature is slow, but sure; she works no faster than need be; she is the tortoise that wins the race by her perseverance." By Henry David Thoreau.
Card by trvst

Rachel @changewithrachel.bsky.social · 23d

Thought of yesterday: Sometimes just allowing yourself to do what you need to do in the moment is the best way to get things done.
#productivity

A black card with a gold quote sign at the top. Quote reads "Do what you do and make your own way." By Cardi B.
Card by Graciousquotes.com