By now, most schools will have had there first parents evening of the year.

My school report said ‘could do better’ many times!!

I meet people who say “it is what it is, it’s fine and I’m just me” all the time. These people are living their lives and doing their jobs. They don’t give themselves enough credit for trying their best in a challenging world and getting on with it.

With little or no control over their lives, they just don’t feel great about themselves as they go about their daily business.

But if you look at it from a different perspective and look at what a competent, considerate and capable person you are, one who is getting on in life – what a difference this could make to your attitude.

Having the self belief that you are able to cope with all of life’s challenges will mean you will never have to do better.