Janine Scott

Think Better, Live Better is out in the world! Hi everyone Hot on the heels of Think Well Corner, I’m excited to share Integro’s new flagship workshop: Think Better, Live Better. This two-hour, in-person workshop makes its debut on Saturday 14 November, from 10am to 12pm at Wellington Central Library - facilitated by yours truly. What to expect This is an interactive, conversational workshop, not a lecture. Expect real examples, honest discussion, a bit of laughter (hopefully) and moments of reflection. Every participant will receive a personal workbook to use during the session and take home. You’ll leave with something practical in your hands, not just in your head. By the end of the two hours, you’ll have a complete inner toolkit, and one commitment to yourself about how you’ll use it. To celebrate the launch, tickets are just $75.00, so why not take a look? I’d love to see you there! Take care, and I wish you good thinking. Janine Find out more and book your place: eventbrite.co.nz/e/200317863…

Amazing view!

Take that big swing. What's the worst that happens? It doesn't work. Now you're a scientist with real data. Why didn't it work? Can you do it 10% better next time? Absolutely, you can. Now you're learning and growing.

A 100 lift-offs for @RocketLab! Quite the impressive milestone for the team. Congratulations everyone! 👊

Incredible accomplishment by the @SpaceX team! Congratulations and well done everyone. 👏 First time catching the Starship. They've been successful catching the booster before but never the Starship itself. Exciting times! 💥

The ability to unhook yourself from other people's opinions of you is a powerful skill. It's hard to do but if you can, it frees you up to try more bold things without fear of judgement.

"La vie humaine commence de l'autre côté du désespoir." (Jean-Paul Sartre) "Life begins on the other side of despair."

It has to be said that Spanish posters on X cook with gas! 💥 Really on point posting. Carry on thinkers of Spain.

Getting smart about difficult people When I first started Integro many moons ago - bright-eyed and bushy-tailed - I surveyed my long-suffering friends and colleagues about the personal development topics that interested them most. The number-one topic was how to deal with difficult people. It was also suggested by an attendee at a recent library session. Thanks, Sarah! So, with that in mind, our final Think Well Corner topic for 2026 is: Getting smart about difficult people We’ve all met them: the colleague who pushes our buttons, the person who always has something negative to say, or someone who somehow turns an ordinary interaction into a difficult one. While we can’t always change how other people behave, we can become much smarter about how we think about them, how we respond, and how much energy we give them. Join us for a practical, down-to-earth session exploring simple ways to deal with difficult people more effectively. We’ll turn the question around, too: What if I’m the difficult person? A little self-awareness can go a long way! Expect practical examples, useful ideas, and plenty of opportunity for discussion. Saturday, 28 November | 11 am–12 pm Wellington Central Library | Hui 4 Book or enquire: 0800 BE OPEN | [email protected] | Eventbrite

Today is the General Election in New Zealand. It's a good time to remember that no matter who leads the country, we are all responsible for our own lives. No one is obligated to look after us and it's better to create the kind of life that is not dependent on who is in power. 🌿

Friday reflection It can be tempting to fantasise about changing other people because they’re too much of this or not enough of that. If only so-and-so were kinder, more organised, more punctual - or any number of other things we think they should be. But when you reflect on how hard it is to change anything about yourself, it should disabuse you of the notion that you can change anyone else. You may be able to influence or persuade someone to take a certain path, but whether they do is up to them, and, more importantly, it’s entirely their responsibility. What you can do, and this is where it can feel like a kind of alchemy, is change how you behave. That, in turn, might shift how others respond to you. Your own actions are the only thing you really control. There’s tremendous power in working on yourself and noticing how the world responds differently as a result.

Mindset gremlins 1. Self-pity - A victim mentality robs you of your agency and damages self-esteem. 2. Procrastination - Allows you to preserve the fantasy of your potential. A real thief of your time. 3. Fear of judgement - Thinking others are focused on you. They aren't...

Thought for the day A little perspective Sometimes, the best thing you can do is step back, take a breath and look at things from a different perspective. Not every problem needs an immediate solution. Not every thought deserves your attention. And not every day needs to be a productive one. Sometimes a little space is all you need to see things more clearly. Give yourself room to think.