Why Write?

Why Write?

Many of you know that in the last month I wrote my first paper  in a very long time, together with a dear colleague, collaborator, co-conspirator and friend, Myriam Khoury. And it felt like a huge accomplishment. It’s been six months in the writing and quite a lot...
Three Tips for Better Budgeting (Your Energy)

Three Tips for Better Budgeting (Your Energy)

I recently had dinner with a good friend who has an illness which means that her energy is extremely limited and she has to plan her days budgeting her energy, particularly if she wants to do something in the evening. Once she has ‘spent’ her energy for the day it is...
5 Hacks for (Really) Taking Time Off

5 Hacks for (Really) Taking Time Off

We are all are hyper-aware of all the reasons for taking time away from our work and why it is important. I also know that I’m not the only person out there who has had the experience of going ‘on vacation’, and then found all sorts of reasons to justify or explain...