<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Mezza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Making change simple, manageable...and as comfortable as possible. Helping you implement, deal with and develop for change to unlock your potential.]]></description><link>https://www.mezza.me.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:42:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mezza.me.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Choose and use your labels wisely!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The labels we use for ourselves can be limiting (like 'imposter'), so make sure you choose and use them wisely!]]></description><link>https://www.mezza.me.uk/post/choose-and-use-your-labels-wisely</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64804039e9433fe11c4cd961</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:13:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12baad_5281563156254390aaa87ead39679778~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Ely</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Intelligence - handy for just about everything! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This blog gives an overview of Emotional Intelligence - why it's important, what it is, how to measure it and how you can develop it. ]]></description><link>https://www.mezza.me.uk/post/emotional-intelligence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61c182fcf047c100164bf499</guid><category><![CDATA[Emotional Intelligence]]></category><category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Teams]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:06:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12baad_b4ea4baae72e4633991247849443b27e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Ely</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[There is no failure, only feedback...and feedback is a gift!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a very useful belief to cultivate AND it's true!  If you fear failure or people judging you and want more resilience, then read on!]]></description><link>https://www.mezza.me.uk/post/there-is-no-failure-only-feedback</link><guid isPermaLink="false">634807ef1da78d29f7adf954</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:12:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12baad_8aacbb3ddceb4719963997b4d1e86484~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Ely</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-Confidence - have a go...just like you used to]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your level of Self-Confidence determines what you make happen in your life. So why not have a go - just like you used to as a child?]]></description><link>https://www.mezza.me.uk/post/self-confidence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">623cd14d9e9caa5aec7ec88c</guid><category><![CDATA[Emotional Intelligence]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:12:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12baad_b558b54d8cf94f24b7baff9eafd8d5f1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Ely</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developing Self-Confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self-Confidence is one of the 10 competencies that make up Emotional Intelligence. This blog gives some ideas on how to develop it.]]></description><link>https://www.mezza.me.uk/post/developing-self-confidence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">634e59b3a70b6b4f4f793898</guid><category><![CDATA[Emotional Intelligence]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:11:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12baad_4cce36d42ea84415901a7ce1d425de39~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Ely</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-Knowing – a bit like having your own personal user manual]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self-Knowing allows us to understand how to get the results we want. It gives us more choice and more control over our results.]]></description><link>https://www.mezza.me.uk/post/self-knowing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6234995476c75ce349886700</guid><category><![CDATA[Emotional Intelligence]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:11:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12baad_b5609341431f4ee59d424c331450e39d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Ely</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developing Self-Knowing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self-Knowing is one of the 10 competencies that make up Emotional Intelligence. 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Find out about Self-Reliance in this blog and discover some ideas for how you can develop it.]]></description><link>https://www.mezza.me.uk/post/self-reliance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6242d26dbc2c132a8acc0e04</guid><category><![CDATA[Emotional Intelligence]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:10:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12baad_4dfeb051c71d4ade97cc688a1f9654b5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Ely</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developing Self-Reliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self-Reliance is one of the 10 competencies that make up Emotional Intelligence. This blog gives some ideas on how to develop it.
]]></description><link>https://www.mezza.me.uk/post/developing-self-reliance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">634ee546f9eeb9d93ecf25f7</guid><category><![CDATA[Emotional Intelligence]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:10:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12baad_256e4cf0eb3b46e18c3a324a90b8c38f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Ely</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-Control – the art of keeping calm and carrying on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self-Control. Part of emotional intelligence. Interrupting your automatic response to events, so you can choose what to think, feel and do.]]></description><link>https://www.mezza.me.uk/post/self-control</link><guid isPermaLink="false">623d890a7a566506c1970c85</guid><category><![CDATA[Emotional Intelligence]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:10:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12baad_8a7ad9b20b7b49f3b40b0545f1797d31~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Ely</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developing Self-Control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self-Control is one of the 10 competencies that make up Emotional Intelligence. 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The attitudes you need for healthy, productive relationships..]]></description><link>https://www.mezza.me.uk/post/relationship-skills</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62469e0690583f64594b5c67</guid><category><![CDATA[Emotional Intelligence]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:09:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12baad_dac8b3d08998469ea06a9abc3fb110d5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Ely</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developing Relationship Skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relationship Skills is one of the 10 competencies that make up Emotional Intelligence. 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This blog gives some ideas on how to develop it.]]></description><link>https://www.mezza.me.uk/post/developing-straightforwardness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">634ece1f025a9bc590b27250</guid><category><![CDATA[Emotional Intelligence]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:07:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12baad_0e2d91c7a92e46f684923d1a6e9ebbb6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Ely</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Optimism - making the most of a nicer view!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why become an optimist? They have a nicer view, an easier more enjoyable time and are more successful. Want to know more? 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