When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)?
There are times when you have to be the grown-up in the room..and other times there is room to be something else.
When your charges need direction or affection, when their wellbeing and safety is your priority, then the grown up is there. Willing, able, capable reliable. Down-time opens the door a little for the child within to appear and join in the fun.
It’s about getting the balance right ( I guess we could say that about anything, everything in life). Recognising and acknowledging the time and place.
I have no idea if everyone has their child inside still active. No idea at all. But I am grateful mine is there, in the wings, just waiting to escape from time to time.
*Note to self when looking for images to accompany a blog post, it’s probably best not to put ‘ adult’ in the search box.
IN THE BOOMER PIGEON HOLE? 
I can’t imagine what came up 🤣. But that’s the inner child who laughs at pictures of poo and animals doing silly things.
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Yep, I love to see animals being silly, too, Pat….. And as for dogs doing zoomies x
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That’s a beautiful reflection on the balance of leadership and self. You’ve perfectly captured the necessary duality of being a person in charge. I’m grateful you still have your inner child waiting in the wings; it sounds like a crucial part of what makes you an engaging and effective leader!
P.S. On the note about image searching—that is hilarious and a very important piece of advice! 😂🙃
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Thank you so much Aparna…. and yes.😂
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😄✌️
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Uplifting and thought provoking piece 🤍
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How kind thank you. And thank you for reading my post and sparing time to come and comment. X
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Despite having children and having been a teacher, there are moments when I feel far from being a grown-up
Great post, btw!💕
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Thank you, June xxxx
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Pleased to hear it June xxx
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Great post. I find myself split in two. I’m a manager at work and feel like I have to at least appear grown up. But I don’t feel it and never have. Inside I’m still a scared and confused kid trying to make sense of the world.
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Thank you….You must be pretty much together to be the manager? The world is a mess and people are complex…It’s not that easy to navigate, is it?
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You said it! Systems are much easier to manage than people.
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