On the first day of the Abu Dhabi Formula 1, the super-talented Beyonce lit up Yas Island in front of thousands of deliriously sweaty fans.  No more than 15 metres from the stage, I was standing in the throng, defending a few centimetres of space, and holding on to high expectations.  She met them.  Effortlessly, and with great gusto.  These are the mental notes I made while shifting from side to side to see through the throng of cameras and mobiles held aloft to capture the moment.
1. Carry my very …

I know early mornings are my most creative, productive and energetic time.  As an annoyingly early riser, I find my best ideas and intentions happen just before dawn – or just after, now that autumn is upon us.
The trick for turning that magical time into a day filled with  good fantastic results is choosing to do things that keep me in a magical mood.

This means I don’t start my day trying to clear my email inbox.  The best I can hope for is a clean inbox, and the worst is …

The first pediatrician I consulted explained to me what a newborn’s only language is crying.  “Don’t assume something is wrong”, he said comfortingly. “She may just be trying to communicate with you, but hasn’t got any words yet”.  Right.  No words, I thought to myself, but the tone is crystal clear – and it is not the kind of tone I would dare impose on fellow diners anywhere.
This is main reason we didn’t quite brave  public eateries with the little ones in the early years.  Then one day, inspired by  …