by Somuchbetter | Sep 6, 2018 | Balance, Energise, Favourite Experiment, Focus
More and more of us are freelancers or work from home. While it certainly has its perks, it also means we don’t get to change scenery. So why not try and bring your work to a nearby coffee shop? Maybe a library, or even outside if the weather is...
by Somuchbetter | Sep 6, 2018 | Energise, Favourite Experiment, Free Time, Technology
Adults in the UK spend an average of 1 hour and 59 minutes a day on their smartphones. Let’s add the time spent watching TV or looking at a computer screen (for work andleisure), and we’re looking at more than 9 hours a day spent in front of major media....
by Somuchbetter | Aug 1, 2018 | Energise, Favourite Experiment, Focus, Get Organised
I love the idea of a morning routine but every day is different. What is consistent is to start the day on my agenda before it’s hijacked by others. As simple as stretching or a few minutes of mindfulness or as indulgent as a jog or taking 20 minutes to read...
by Somuchbetter | Jul 4, 2018 | Energise, Favourite Read, Focus, Prioritise
This week’s read has to be a favourite as it’s based on an interview with Get More Done at Work by communications guru Gina London for her column in Ireland’s Sunday Independent. If we want to communicate better with others, let’s get the...
by Somuchbetter | Jul 4, 2018 | Energise, Favourite Experiment, Focus
You get what you focus on. Noting what went well in a given day brings more of it, making it easier to get things done. My experiment of late is making this a habit. I try to do it at the same time and place which helps me create a routine. Life seems good at the...
by Somuchbetter | Jul 3, 2018 | Balance, Energise, Favourite Read
The new Ikea ad, Lion Man, holds an important message for getting things done. It suggests the best preparation for life is to do nothing at all. The lion after all achieves great things despite spending most of its time lying around. To recharge body and mind start...