What’s Your Dream?
A nudge to turn a thought into something useful — and the spark behind this planner.
Explore the book ↗How to journal
A place to begin.
Choose a heading to see what it means and an example.
Give work and life a little perspective.
Use the calendar for clinics, CPD, important dates and time that is just for you.
An exampleCPD evening on Thursday. A weekend away. Dinner with friends.
Choose a direction, then one small step.
Your focus can be something you want to learn, a habit you want to build or something outside work. “From vision to action” helps make it manageable.
An exampleFocus: feel more confident explaining things. Small step: ask a colleague for feedback on one explanation.
Make space for the everyday.
Plan your work, tasks and something to look forward to. Leave a little breathing room for the unexpected.
An exampleMonday: clinic. Wednesday: prepare for the team meeting. Friday: a walk after work.
Catch the loose ends.
Use the tick boxes for general reminders and learning questions. Keep patient names, identifying details and clinical records in your secure practice system.
An exampleCheck my admin query has been answered. Look up a learning point from the team meeting.
Notice an effort, not a perfect outcome.
A useful conversation or a moment of asking for help can matter just as much as a big achievement.
An exampleI asked for a second opinion. I helped a colleague through a busy clinic.
A quick check-in, without judging it.
Choose the word that fits how your week felt. Mixed feelings belong here too.
An exampleRewarding. Stretched. Steady. Learning.
Affirmations
A kind reminder. In your words.
An affirmation is a short, supportive sentence to return to. Keep it believable: you don’t have to pretend a difficult day was easy.
Choose a situation to reveal an example, then make it sound like you.
What does your week need?
Choose a moment. Find a few words.
Borrow these words, change them or write something that sounds like you.
My books
Words that stayed with me.
Personal reading recommendations for a little inspiration, perspective and reflection.
The Power of Being Perfectly Imperfect
A fellow optometrist’s perspective on embracing imperfection, and a reminder to be kinder to ourselves.
Explore the book ↗Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work & Life
Personal stories and practical thoughts on confidence, ambition and deciding what matters to you.
Explore the book ↗Good Vibes, Good Life
A look at self-love, everyday habits and making time to care for yourself as well as others.
Explore the book ↗Questions
Find your own rhythm.
- Do I need to journal every day?
- No. You might plan at the start of the week and reflect at the end, or use the pages whenever they feel useful.
- What if I can’t think of a win?
- Look for effort: listening carefully, asking for help or making time for a colleague. A small moment is enough.
- What if affirmations don’t feel like me?
- Try a grounded intention: “This week, I’ll ask for help sooner.” You can also leave the box blank.
- Can I write about things outside work?
- Of course. Your friendships, routines, rest and hopes deserve space here, too.
