An Envelope of Snippets #36
Loads of free lockdown writing resources from the folk over at Writers HQ including online writing retreats and courses. They say it’s free because they’re ‘rubbish at capitalism’! If you’ve run out of box sets to watch them this is your...
Organisational Tips for February
January that was supposed to be a new start has been and gone. How did you get on with creating new habits and making your life work for you? If it all worked out that’s fantastic. But if it didn’t (yes we slipped too) then February is another new start....
Organisation Tips for January
Remind yourself it’s no big deal It’s so easy to get all caught up in the turn of the year. To obsess over making yourself into something you think will be an improvement on the current model. Step back and remind yourself that it’s just another day....
Organisational tips for December
Think about reviewing 2020 There’s no obligations to set goals for the year or to review your progress on them. However it is a pleasing ritual marking how you have grown and what matters to you over time. If you didn’t do any of the things you planned...
Organisational Tips for November
It’s not been the year we expected. But isn’t that always the way. Among the things I hadn’t expected back in January were spending two months helping out with family members who were decluttering and downsizing prior to a move. They had plenty of...
Organisational Tips for September
Usually, at this time of the year, I’d be all about embracing the back-to-school fee. My thoughts would turn to finding ways to enjoy the last of the summer weather while putting foundations in place for winter. However, I’m a little distracted from such...
An Envelope of Snippets #34
Tiny physical actions you can take to move your mood on! Definitely there with the hugs as well as the suggestions 8 (procrastination action!) and 9 (avoid temptation!). Trello is absolutely perfect for applying Getting Things Done methodology! Why didn’t we...
Organisational Tips for August
Commit to trying monotasking There’s a real appeal in multitasking. It makes us feel that we are super productive. That we are getting lots done. And also that we are very busy and therefore very important. And it’s a good way of not really engaging with...
An Envelope of Snippets #33
The Postal Museum are doing an exciting project about COVID-19 and the post. They’re recognised the importance of post during this time and want to preserve item reflecting this and add them to their collections. Have a look a the kind of things that they have...
Organisational Tips for July
Get ahead of yourself Go through and make a list of all the birthdays/anniversaries/significant events coming up in the next 3 months. Focus on the kind you need cards or gifts for. Then make a plan to deal with them. You could order all the cards and gifts in one go....
If you didn’t do it in lockdown
As the Uk entered lockdown it appeared to be divided into 2. There were those who would be even busier with work, childcare and other demands. And those who found themselves at a loose end. Enter the idea that the nation would emerge from their houses changed forever....Get featured on our blog!
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