OVERWHELMED?
The Relationship with Self Series from Make Me A Plan's Wellbeing Expert, Tamsin Cain
09.03.2021.
Do you find yourself with too much on your plate? So busy you forget to slow down and take care of yourself? You're not alone. We live in a time where wherever we turn something seems to be demanding our attention - whether it's emails, adverts, social media,...
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ON HAPPINESS
The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe
04.03.2021.
Remember the children's nursery rhyme that went "I'm H-A-P-P-Y?" That carried on to be able to make statements those of us ploughing away in pandemic life would love to be able to say "I know I am, I'm sure I am…" - it's been a while since any of...
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SPRING INTO ACTION – RENEWING YOUR ENERGY LEVELS FOR WORK
The Working Well Series from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Penny Le Kelly
24.02.2021.
The dark months of winter are nearly behind us and we can look forward to the fresh new season of spring. Where we can start to enjoy longer days of light, spring bulbs popping out the ground and hopefully a bit more warmth!
It has felt like a long winter, and...
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CHRONIC ILLNESS AND MINDFULNESS
The Relationship with Self Series from Make Me A Plan's Wellbeing Expert, Tamsin Cain
23.02.2021.
Chronic illness can be really debilitating and cause many issues for those that suffer with them. An illness is classed as chronic if it is long-term, i.e. lasts for 3 months or more. These illnesses become more frequent as we age and unfortunately, there is no vaccination...
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ON MENINGITIS
The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe
18.02.2021.
Exactly one year ago, Storm Ciara was doing her worst, buffeting the British Isles. I was wending my way back from visiting a friend in Cheltenham, and it was a nightmare of a journey, with many trains delayed or cancelled, making what should have been around a 4 hour...
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CONTINUING YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Working Well Series from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Penny Le Kelly
10.02.2021.
As I write this, I realise the fortunate position I have been in over the last year, remaining in employment. I have friends that have not been so fortunate, whether they have been furloughed, had their hours reduced, had to close their businesses or faced unemployment and...
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SELF LOVE THIS VALENTINES DAY
The Relationship with Self Series from Make Me A Plan's Wellbeing Expert, Tamsin Cain
09.02.2021.
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching - the days roots lie in Roman fertility festivals and for a lot of people is all about celebrating romance and togetherness with their significant other, but for many, Valentine's Day is difficult for many reasons and not a day...
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ON ANTICIPATION
The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe
04.02.2021.
It's often said there's a fine line between love and hate. There's one noun in particular, that is often loaded with one or the other, often without intent or cognisance. Hence, the decision to poke and prod around On Anticipation this...
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DIVERSITY IN DANCE
The Trip The Light Plantastic Series from Make Me A Plan's Positivity Expert, Holly Campbell
02.02.2021.
There’s a common opinion that only people with a particular appearance, body type or ability can dance or be a dancer, when this isn’t true. So, why this is a common opinion? Where are we seeing change to inspire a bigger range of people to...
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WHAT’S YOUR BCP?
The Working Well Series from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Penny Le Kelly
27.01.2021.
No matter what organisation you work for or run, it is important to have a business continuity plan (BCP).
A BCP should include business management procedures, a business continuity strategy and risk assessments. This plan needs involvement from all areas of...
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