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I recently read Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport*, which is about social media and how to change your attitude to it. I’ve read similar things before, but for some reason this one really got to me and made me determined to make some changes. I have accounts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. Facebook I’ve … Continue reading I’m changing my use of social media
I’ve been away from this blog for a few months and only just published another post. Why? At first it was because I was busy and didn’t have time to write at all. Then I had a few weeks of coaching at the time I’d normally write, so I didn’t create anything new. And just … Continue reading Why I missed blogging when I had time away
I was wrestling with whether to complete and publish an ebook which collects together some of the blog posts I wrote at the start of last year. I asked a freelance group I’m in and the general feeling was that it would be useful as it’s always nice to hear the stories of other freelancers. … Continue reading Who am I to tell my freelance story?
I haven’t been very good at doing it this week, but I do try to get out for a walk during the working day, even if just a 5 minute wander around the block. I find that as well as the obvious benefit of exercise and fresh air, it also helps with other things. Come … Continue reading The benefits of going for a walk during the working day
I’ve been blogging for 10 years or so, the first time for a fundraising event back in 2010. But in recent years I have had moments where I wonder why I bother. People don’t seem to comment now, and I’m sure most of the people that like posts in WordPress or on social media don’t … Continue reading Does anyone still read blogs?
Over the years I’ve found that I need space in my brain in order to write or to develop new ideas. But in a busy life, it’s not always possible to get that space as often as I want. So how do I manage to find it? Not jumping straight onto social media or email … Continue reading How I find head space for creativity
So I’ve changed my mind yet again! And I’m writing this blog post to remind myself that it’s OK to have done that. At the start of this year, I started a “play project” – I created a six week course called Pieces of Me, and I ran it for some friends. It involved a … Continue reading It’s OK to change your mind
I think it’s fair to say that I’ve done quite a lot of personal development over the last ten years or so, trying to figure out who I am and what I’m best at. In doing a million different courses, reading a load of books and having several coaches, I have come across a couple … Continue reading Two ways to find your talents and passions
Does it seem strange to you that anyone would love planning projects? Well then perhaps I am a little strange 😀. I love that feeling of untangling a big, chaotic idea and figuring out what needs to happen for it to be brought to life. There’s something that happens in my brain when I speak … Continue reading What I love about planning projects
In my post last week I shared some thoughts on what I’m going to be using this blog for now that I’ve told my freelance story. But why am I bothering to blog? It’s a question I sometimes ask myself, especially when I don’t feel as if I’m getting any engagement from doing so. And … Continue reading Why do I blog?