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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
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?
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?
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