👮‍♂️ Panic on the streets

#044

August 07, 2024

You may have seen that there have been riots in the UK recently.

I don’t have much to say about it other than that it is depressing.

If you want to read about it I have included some articles below.

Hope you’re all well and enjoying some time off.

Until next week.

Stressful times for many

This week’s 3 tips:

SOMETHING TO AVOID 🫣

🤦🏻‍♀️ “Thinking in”

Be careful when translating “pensar en”.

✅ “Thinking about”

It is better to say “think about” or “thinking of.” Remember that if you use a verb make sure that it is in the gerund form (-ing).

I am thinking about what happened last week

She is thinking of moving to Portugal

SOMETHING TO SOUND CONFIDENT 🧐

👔 Business jargon explained

“Fight fires”

Spending time on problems that need to dealt with quickly. Rather than in a calm and planned way.

It seems that nowadays we spend all our time fighting fires instead of making any progress!

Click below to read an article on the subject 👇

Council Post: The 'Putting Out Fires' Phenomenon: Four Signs To Identify The Catalysts In Your Company

When you recognize "fires" forming within your workplace or with your leadership, you can take the appropriate steps to address the root of the problem, leading to a more productive and organized work environment.

www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/03/06/the-putting-out-fires-phenomenon-four-signs-to-identify-the-catalysts-in-your-company

SOMETHING TO READ 👀

‘We’re all scared’: NHS doctor reveals impact of far-right riots on staff

Hospital worker from Egypt expresses safety fears, doubts about staying in UK and sense of being unappreciated

www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/aug/07/were-all-scared-nhs-doctor-reveals-impact-of-far-right-riots-on-staff

Nearly 400 arrested after six days of violence on UK streets

Unrest continues across parts of the UK including Plymouth, Birmingham and Belfast.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cyvpp3e7mn4o

Musk targets PM again after criticism of UK 'civil war' post

The prime minister's spokesperson previously said there was "no justification" for the comments.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ydddy3qzgo

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