A DERBY emotional intelligence specialist is urging people to take time for themselves in the run-up to the festive period after what has been a challenging year for everyone.
Kul Mahay, a former police chief who has worked with universities, colleges and NHS Trusts to develop emotional intelligence in their leadership teams, says that we all need to practice self-care ahead of what will be a very different Christmas.
“Thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic, Christmas and all the traditions and rituals that we usually enjoy at this time of year will be completely different,” said Kul, who spent 30 years’ working for Derbyshire Constabulary.
“This year has been filled with uncertainty and change and we have all had to be extra resilient to cope with everything that 2020 has brought.
“That’s why, as we approach the festive season, it’s important to take time for ourselves; practice self-care and enjoy some ‘proper’ quality time with your loved ones.”
While the challenges of the past year have been well documented, Kul also believes that it is important to take positives from the past 12 months.
Kul Mahay, former police chief, understands Coronavirus will change the way families celebrate Christmas this year.
For Kul, those positives include the launch of a new, exciting social enterprise organisation called TriPotential, which aims to creating more leaders from within the black and minority ethnic community into the military and critical uniformed services, such as the police and fire service. He has also been involved in writing two separate police dramas for television whilst losing weight and improving his physical health.
“I have spent 2020 taking little steps outside of my comfort zone and, once you do it, you realise that, actually, it’s not that uncomfortable,” said Kul.
“I have been following my own mantra ‘Do It Now’ and grabbed the bull by the horns when it comes to new challenges.
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“I love how the social enterprise I set up with Army veteran Samuel T Reddy is growing so well after only a couple of months; we have had productive meetings with Dorset Police, who are keen to become a pilot police force to recruit black, Asian and mixed ethnicity talent leaving the military and also the Rt Hon James Sunderland MP, as we explored new opportunities for us to engage with key stakeholders in the Government to drive our social enterprise further. We are having very engaged discussions at senior levels with the Army and RAF so I’m really excited for what we can collectively achieve together with our innovative solution to a long-standing issue.”
“I have been writing police dramas, which has been extremely exciting and, earlier this year, I embarked on a new fitness regime. I’ve turned my garage into a gym, which has massively helped with my wellbeing during lockdown, and decided to embrace brisk walking as a part of my routine. Two months ago, I found walking around my own estate a real chore and now I’m enjoying walking over 10 miles in a single session whilst listening to an audiobook very early in the morning”.
“With dedication, commitment and consistency, pretty much anything is possible.”
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