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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
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
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?
I’m just getting back into a routine after the school summer holidays, and one of the things I’ve decided I want to do more of is writing blog posts. So what will the new posts be about? I’ve been blogging for over ten years – starting many new blogs during that time. The first one … Continue reading What is my blog about?
If you’ve been out of the habit of creating, it can seem daunting to get back into it. Whether it’s been a few months or many years. Here are my 5 tips to get you back into a creative habit. These tips are aimed at people wanting to get back into or to explore creative … Continue reading 5 ways to get back into a creative habit
One of the best personal development tools for me is writing. Whether it’s creative writing, writing on a blog or writing in my journal. Writing on a blog I realised quite early on in my personal development journey that writing is important for me, as I wrote a lot of blog posts and thought a … Continue reading How I use writing to move myself forward
I took a year of maternity leave from my job, something we are very fortunate to be able to do in the UK. I had no idea what to expect from motherhood and maternity leave – I don’t think you really can know until you’ve experienced it. It’s a very intense time, very tiring and … Continue reading How I was able to fit in some creativity during maternity leave
I’m a thinker and a planner. I can spend hours with a notepad or an iPad just pondering, drawing mind maps and considering scenarios. While that’s very useful in some situations, it’s not great for making anything happen. Before I did the 30 Day Challenge (which I talk about a lot, because it was such … Continue reading Why taking action is better than thinking