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Work is there all the time. Even when we are not at work and not working it is there for many of us: our thoughts are mostly dominated by work. Our smartphones mean that work is like a shadow – it is always there next to us. But we’re told that technology will liberate us. The more robots do the…
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/comment/stay-at-home-mums-have-become-ararity-7l0ktmcn9 Questions to ponder from an article in today’s Times: 1) ” … male employment is increasingly fragile …” How do you prepare for remaining employable long into your 50s, 60s, 70s? 2) “The change to two-earning couples managing and juggling even the youngest children has come round so fast that other things haven’t caught up.” How has your organisation…
Only read this if you will buy a children’s book this week Coaching a senior finance executive last week, it struck me how the wisdom of children’s stories can benefit adults as much as children. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt reminded Helen that she has choices about how to tackle a difficult situation. She had reserves of resilience to draw on.…
Only read this if you are a Dad working long hours…
Read this if you always say you’re too busy but you want to find ways to do something you enjoy
I notice the poor quality of my concentration most when I am playing with my sons…
Only read this if you will commit to attend three school events in 2017
Only read this if you know you could cut by a quarter the number of hours you spend in meetings next week
Read this if you’d like to talk to your boss about doing the school run
Only read this if you have booked your family holiday and want a total break from work.
Only read this if you’re prepared to walk or cycle for 15 minutes today with your phone off