Today's guided reflection is inspired by an interview I heard today with Dr Carol Dweck, who is Psychology Professor at Stanford Uni and researcher into motivation and what helps us achieve success.

She says that having the courage to face our challenges and doing hard things actually builds new neural connections in your brain.

A question inspired by Dr Dweck: Have you had a fantastic, valiant struggle this week?

Yes? If so, I encourage you to celebrate that you engaged with something challenging. You grew your courage and you also built some extra internal resilience and your neural network by doing that. Well done!

And, as always, I encourage you to get in touch with your heart - what do you want this weekend? What do you need? I invite you to set an intention for the weekend. And please tell someone else - family or friend - because that will make it more likely that you will do what you have decided would be great to do.

Have a fabulous weekend!