5 tips to beat the procrastination monster
Bitesize chunks Feelings of overwhelm or not knowing where to start generally trigger procrastination. The first thing to do is to break the task down into very small steps. Very small. If you don’t know where to start, the steps aren’t small enough. Adrenaline junkie...
Should you tell your boss about your ADHD? 4 key questions to ask yourself
While no one should be ashamed of an ADHD diagnosis, telling your workplace isn’t always the best way round it Whether one should reveal an ADHD diagnosis to a manager is a question clients often ask me. There is no right or wrong answer; it’s a case of what’s right...
What can piano lessons teach you about life?
Last Thursday, I cheerfully rocked up to my piano lesson, patted the dog, recovered my scattered music from the floor where I dropped it, got settled on the seat, rearranged my skirt, searched for my pen, wiped my nose, and finally I was ready to start. With great...
Want to retrain? Why a degree isn’t necessary to start a second career
Humans are born with a natural drive to explore, learn and grow. While formal education is important, not all of our learning comes from the classroom. If you are wanting to retrain, particularly for a career move, an assumption is often that another university degree...