When you look at the world of work, contracts are everywhere. Fixed-term, temporary, zero-hours, short-term, supplier, consultancy… …the list goes on. All tangible. All with the nitty gritty laid out in black and white. Yet the world of work is not this clean or clinical. Interactions and requirements are much more complex. Because underneath it... Continue Reading →

It’s almost a year since we moved into our new home in our new home town. Watching the ebb and flow in the garden, the flora and the fauna, it’s obvious to see that changes are taking place. Seasons and cycles. The circle of life. And as the new season’s snowdrops began to put on... Continue Reading →

Happy 2024, everyone! Here's a little ditty to get 2024 started. Are you boosted by the new year?Or do you feel the same?And is the promise of re-birthA smoke-and-mirrors game? Well, last year had its upsidesPlus its challenges too.And you can bet a shiny dollarIt'll happen in the new. There is a choice on offer.As... Continue Reading →

Most people have one. Some people manage them. Some people are overwhelmed by them... I'm talking about your inner critic. The noise it can generate inside your head can, at times, be deafening. Triggering unhelpful and limiting thoughts and perspectives. Because of the noise, it can be easy to try and silence your inner critic.... Continue Reading →

Have you ever wondered about the origin and meaning of the phrase, 'food for thought'? Up until writing this piece, I certainly had not. Swiping through old photos of produce grown in our old garden, the words popped into my head. The phrase apparently originates from 'A Tale of Paraguay' by author Robert Southey published... Continue Reading →