24/09/2026
What an absolute privilege it was for me to hear from these ladies this morning
Discussing solution mindset
Jasmine Hamilton
Main Quote: "Progress over perfection. So I just do one small thing—build momentum, rather than trying to fix my whole life."
Core Idea: Realizing that capability does not require perfection or doing everything all at once. She introduced her "Distraction Toolbox"—a set of simple, healthy alternative actions (like getting a glass of water, going for a 10-minute walk, or making a hot drink) to reset her mind and regain focus whenever overwhelm or procrastination hits.
Rachael Rickard
Main Quote: "If you want what they've got, do what they do... I don't always control the first thought that comes into my head, but I don't always have to pay any attention to it."
Core Idea: Shifting from internal fear to trust and perspective. She emphasizes that 80% of life comes down to perspective and surrounding yourself with the right environment. Facing challenges requires taking a breath, abandoning knee-jerk reactivity, and having faith in a proven plan rather than overthinking or making excuses.
Diane Lyne
Main Quote: "Think about the good stuff, don't sweat about the small stuff, and just move on... You've got to be thinking ahead of things."
Core Idea: Proactive preparation and distraction management. She controls her environment to avoid temptation—whether that’s serving drinks in opaque cups during social gatherings, handing out snacks quickly so they're gone before she eats them, or saving her ironing specifically for "protein-only" nights to keep her hands busy and prevent idle snacking.
Anna Peacock
Main Quote: "You'll never get served up anything that you can't find a solution for and solve for yourself... Whatever you're feeding your brain, in terms of positive versus negative, will be your mindset."
Core Idea: Practical daily habits and neuroplasticity. She shared that how we speak to ourselves rewires the brain, and detailed how practicing a random act of kindness every day completely transformed her daily perspective. Her practical rule for high-stress decisions is to write a list or save a response as a draft, sleep on it, and revisit it with a fresh mind.