My 2022 focus has morphed from 'fun' and 'passion projects' into building a more sustainable lifestyle that is better for my mental health. One aspect of this is to reduce the amount of stress that I feel. This is partly the pressure that I feel through my job, but it is also the small stresses… Continue reading 1% stress reductions for my daily routine
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Health and Wellbeing – July update
My 'project' for 2021 is a focus on health and wellbeing, and as part of the plan I will be monitoring progress through monthly reviews, which I'll share here. Monitoring should not be confused with evaluation - these monthly updates are not an assessment of whether or not my annual plan is a success or… Continue reading Health and Wellbeing – July update
Why venting probably doesn’t help, and what to do instead
There's a school of thought that says venting about a negative situation to someone will help you deal with it. It's important to note that I'm not talking about reaching out if you are struggling, I'm talking about bitching sessions and wallowing in mutual hatred. Contrary to the idea that venting helps you get something… Continue reading Why venting probably doesn’t help, and what to do instead
Health and Wellbeing – March update
My 'project' for 2021 is a focus on health and wellbeing, and as part of the plan I will be monitoring progress through monthly reviews, which I'll share here. Monitoring should not be confused with evaluation - these monthly updates are not an assessment of whether or not my annual plan is a success or… Continue reading Health and Wellbeing – March update
Health and Wellbeing – February update
My 'project' for 2021 is a focus on health and wellbeing, and as part of the plan I will be monitoring progress through monthly reviews, which I'll share here. January was spent planning so February is the first month of action. Just like business projects, it's important not to mix up monitoring with evaluation. Monitoring… Continue reading Health and Wellbeing – February update