The personal development organisations that I’m a member of have a lot to answer for. I definitely wouldn’t be where I am today without them. They have given me the skills, confidence and inspiration to take the plunge and try something new. When I made the decision to take a break and try a different […]
I am a perfectionist, there is no way of getting around that. It’s in my nature and if not managed, it can hold me back from moving forwards, due to a need for everything to be just right before finalising a report, making a decision, putting something new out there. Contrast this with learning, which […]
I first joined a voluntary organisation because I wanted to do something good for my community and meet some interesting new people. As I got more involved, I was quickly drawn into attending workshops and putting the skills being trained into practice via projects and committee roles. I realised the benefits these activities could bring […]
At a yoga class the other week (before the shut down), I realised that I was getting into positions without thinking (too much) about them that I never could have achieved a year ago. With regular practice, my strength and skills have gradually improved and I’ve come a long way without having noticed. Practice makes […]
After finishing up a maternity cover role towards the end of last year, I’ve been referring to myself as “happily unemployed”. By this I meant unemployed by choice – I could go out and find a similar job to those I’ve done previously, but wanted to take some time out to properly consider what I […]
