As Clients and regular readers of this blog will know, we love people watching and find the human condition endlessly fascinating. And, before anyone gets the wrong idea, we’re not talking about it from an “OMG” point of view. Nor from a professional one either, although David can spot a dodgy Hip, Back or Knee at a 100 paces (!). Our interest is simply that no two people are precisely the same. And, yes, we know it’s a cliché, but that doesn’t stop it from being true. 

 

While we each have our own particular foibles, – or endearing little habits, if you prefer (!) – beliefs and behaviours, there are many we seem to share; whether we’re aware of it or not. The one we’d like to focus on this week is something we can all succumb to at times although, sadly, it seems to be in danger of becoming the norm. 

 

So, what are we talking about? 

Last week we took a look at susceptibility. Why there is no Bogeyman – with your name written on them (!) – out there waiting for you. If you need a quick reminder, you can find the post here. 

 

As so often is the case, this has led on to various conversations with Clients, friends and family about what actually determines susceptibility. In other words, risk factors. The things most likely to tip the odds for you in the wrong direction. 

 

Before we go any further, there’s one very important thing to bear in mind. That we’re all completely unique. In every way. There’s never been another person exactly like us and never will be again. So, however similar we may be to another person – or people, particularly our relatives – our own particular make up, circumstances, life and medical history are unique to us. 100%. 

With September here and the schools back – where did the Summer go?!? – stories have already started to appear about the forthcoming Flu / winter bugs season. 

 

How new strains are appearing in Europe / the Far East / Australia / fill in the blank. That they’re all heading straight for the UK. And it’s going to be the worst season ever. Guaranteed. 

 

The picture painted is of battalions of bugs rampaging their way round the world, sinister figures with evil intent bent on worldwide domination. Bogeymen for adults. It’s enough to make you want to retreat to the safety of your bed, pull the duvet over your head and stay there until it’s all over. 

This is one of those questions we love to ask people to help get them thinking about what they truly value in life. So, before we go any further, why not take a moment to answer it for yourself? 

 

And, for those of you who worry about getting the answer “wrong”, the good news is there isn’t a “right” answer. Phew, that takes the pressure off! It’s only about what matters to you and, you never know, you may learn something interesting about yourself in the process...