Posts Tagged ‘Time’
I saved 30s. It wasn’t even an emergency…
It was Sunday morning, Macclesfield town centre. I hate shopping and the food markets were on so it was rammed full of people…everywhere! I held onto Elsie little hand and…
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 MoreThe Ball Gown, The Duck Slippers, and the 16-Year Squiggle
At 20, I lived in a grotty flat above a kebab shop. I was studying for my MChem. The night of the Chemistry ball, I stood washing up in a…
Read MoreIf You Had a Time Machine for a Day
If you’d prefer to listen to this week’s Coffee & Notes instead of reading it, just WhatsApp me the word VOICE and I’ll send the audio version directly to your…
Read MoreMost of us have weak decision-making muscles…
“Most of us have weak decision-making muscles. We do not realise what it means to make a real decision. We fail to recognise the force of change that a truly…
Read MorePaddle hard and surf the wave
Sometimes we need to slow down in order to speed up.I started a business accelerator programme in April. In the first session they introduced the maxim –“Paddle hard and surf…
Read MoreBrain vs Body Burnout
There’s definitely a difference between brain burnout and body burnout. Those with burnout often describe being so exhausted they find it hard to get out of bed and do the…
Read MoreThe Basic Need For Alone Time
Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, we all need alone time. On the one hand, some people have alone time in abundance but they can’t reap the benefits…
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