We’ve never had to go back into our workplaces after the peak of a pandemic. Many of us are rightly focusing on the things we can plan and control, so making sure physical environments are safe. But what about the emotional impact of the changes people have been through?
Read MoreBook review: Speak Up Megan Reitz & John Higgins
This is a powerful and timely book. As the cover says, ‘What you say or don’t say can have life-defining consequences for yourself and those around you. ‘Speak Up’ helps you navigate power differences so you can talk confidently and enable others to be heard.’
Read MoreMy four unexpected discoveries from taking time out from blogging
I’ve been away from my blog for a while. All the guidance says that we are ‘supposed to’ blog regularly and consistently but sometimes I don’t follow the rules. With all the change and upheaval that’s been going on, I decided to take a little time out to regroup and reprioritise what’s important to me. Here’s just a few things I’ve learned from taking a pause
Read MoreBook review: Losing Eden – why our minds need the wild by Lucy Jones
This year, we have seen an increasing focus on the importance of nature on our mental as well as physical health, with governments encouraging us to get outside for the good of our health. We’ve had the opportunity to see and hear nature up close with fewer vehicles on the road and a reduction in air traffic. So, for me this book came at just the right time.
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