Posts Tagged ‘family’
Mr Tickle’s wiggly arm…
There’s an image in my head that I can’t unsee. My child running towards me screaming with what can only be described as a wiggly arm (for those of you…
Read MoreThe normalisation of deviance…
The summer holidays have a way of making the invisible visible. The constant anticipation of what everyone will need next. For many women, the mental load doesn’t suddenly increase over…
Read MoreThe hail thunderstorm commands attention ⛈️…
Today was supposed to be Elsie’s sports day. It was cancelled because of a thunderstorm forecast. This morning, standing in bright sunshine, I joked that it probably wouldn’t even rain.…
Read MoreThe reward for being competent? More work.
I’m humble enough to know I’m replaceable at work. But I’m confident enough to know it would take three people. This quote struck quite a chord on LinkedIn last week. See…
Read MoreWater + Family = Happy Place
This week I’m in Pembrokeshire surfing with my family. We’ve been incredibly lucky with the weather. Think sea swims, surfboards, and games of Uno and Dobble Connect! I’m in my…
Read MoreInsight to Action: On The Tethered Camel 🐪
There are moments in life where no option feels right. As a parent, I’ve found those moments particularly confronting because every choice feels loaded with consequence. And I’m in one…
Read MoreInsight to Action: On being nice vs being kind…
I’ve known I needed to speak up about something for the last 3 weeks, but my Pleaser silenced me. I was trying to be overly accommodating to avoid a potential…
Read MoreInsight to Action: On the cost of delayed living…
A businessman meets a fisherman resting beside his small boat. “Why aren’t you out fishing?” Says the businessman. “I’ve caught enough for today.” Says the fisherman. “You should work harder,…
Read MoreInsight to Action: On the tension of “firsts”
Over Easter, my guilty pleasure wasn’t chocolate, it was the Artemis II mission. Watching Christina Koch, 47, step into yet another record-breaking chapter lit something in me. I even created…
Read MoreInsight to Action: On the return to work, your body doesn’t lie…
For those of you based in the UK, today will mark the return to work after the extended bank holiday weekend. I’ve certainly spent lots of time on walks with…
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