Planning and Organising: Lessons from the Great Glen

planning and organising for the Great Glen Canoe Trail

Having recently returned from my trip up the Great Glen Canoe Trail, I wanted to share the lessons and real-world examples of the importance of planning and organising outside of the world of work. Not only on an individual level but for the group as a whole and for the ultimate success of the trip.…

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Back to Work: How to Hit the Ground Running after Time Off

back to work

After enjoying a well-deserved break, the prospect of getting back to work might seem daunting. The transition from relaxing on holiday to getting back into professional work mode can be challenging, but fear not! Apply the right strategies and mindset and you can seamlessly reengage with your work and regain your productivity momentum without getting…

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Plan your four-day week around three bank holiday weekends

four-day week

Are you ready for a four-day week? Here in the UK we’re about to have three bank holiday weekends in the next month. Three four-day weeks and only two full weeks in the month of May. Are you more likely to try and squeeze five days of work in to four or will you be able…

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Enjoy your holiday time … or are you still working?

Blog post Enjoy your holiday time … or are you still working?

When you head off on holiday for a well earned break, the intention is you relax and do something different. Instead, if you’re thinking about work, especially if it’s your own business or you’re in a leadership position, it can be difficult to switch off. If you followed my tips in the previous post for…

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7 Tips To Avoid Last Minute Pre-holiday Chaos

7 Tips To Avoid Last Minute Chaos in the build-up to Your Holiday

The holiday season is underway and many people are getting ready to switch off from work and head off for a well-earned break. Perhaps you’ve already have had a break. During your last few days at work, do you tend to leave work on time or do you end up working late, trying to get…

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Managing childcare and work during holiday time

Managing childcare and work

As we head into the Summer holidays, many parents are going to be faced with juggling work and childcare. Here in the UK holidays tend to be anything from two to six or even eight weeks off from school. This can be a logistical and financial juggling exercise if you’re a busy working parent, who…

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Think Ahead – Plan Ahead

Planning the year ahead

Do you have a tendency to leave things to the last minute? Are you always trying to catch up or constantly dealing with a backlog? When you plan ahead, you’re aware of what’s coming up and can take appropriate or evasive action to make sure it does or doesn’t happen. What’s happening next week? Plan…

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Planning the final countdown to Christmas

countdown to christmas

In the remaining few days of the countdown to Christmas, there are even fewer hours in which to get work done. Working effectively or being productivity isn’t always a priority. You’re torn between trying to get tasks done and finish off projects before the end of the year and wanting to spend time with family and friends.…

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Countdown to Christmas

budgeting for Christmas

You’ve just about recovered from your Summer holiday, Autumn has only just begun but retailers are already reminding us that Christmas it’s on it’s way with seasonal gift aisles, adverts, offers and Christmas party reminders. 1 in 8 people will end up in debt as a result of over-spending at Christmas. If you’re worried about…

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