There's an extra bank holiday in the UK this May. And it got me thinking about our different relationships with down time; with taking time to unwind. Motivator . Nemesis . Stranger . Saviour . Companion Whatever your role, background or experience it can be an emotive subject. 💭 Early career energy mixed with a... Continue Reading →
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Career ANTidote #31
A few words from ANT to help on your career adventure...
When Reality Strikes
When you decide to make changes on your career adventure; to begin writing the next chapter of your professional story, it's all about possibilities and opportunities. Excitement at what might happen and an empowering boost from generating ideas and actions. Quite often, accompanying this newness-high are natural swings in motivation and self-confidence. Maybe it's procrastinating... Continue Reading →
Poem: Thoughts on Doing Your Best
Doing your best on one dayCan be different from the next.What worked for you on Monday,On Wednesday leaves you perplexed. Changes in locale; in resourcesAnd how you feel that day,Combined with others' reactionsCan all come in to play. Doing your best is not somePerfection-driven quest.It's not about competitionsOr passing a special test. The essence of... Continue Reading →
The Power of Simpler Things
Sitting drinking a pot of redbush tea, listening to the birds, I felt inspired to write. Nothing particularly profound or loquaciously long. There have been a lot of major changes in my life over the past few years. Some instigated by me; some by us; some out of anyone's control. What has, and always, keeps... Continue Reading →
Career ANTidote #30
A few words from ANT to help on your career adventure...