Work-Life Balance

How I Reclaimed My Evenings: A Simple Routine That Changed My Life By Laura| Manchester, UK For years, I used to joke that my ‘evening routine’ was simply collapsing on the sofa with a takeaway and half a bottle of wine, scrolling through TikTok videos and watching reality tv shows. I’d finish work late, eat…

12 Tabs, 3 Brain Cells: How Many Browser Tabs Is Too Many? A light-hearted exploration of digital overload and our continued fight for focus Let’s all be honest: At any given moment, your browser probably looks like you have a serious hoarding problem. What should be a tiny tab bar is a chaotic timeline of…

2025 is Time to Face the Fear: It’s a Powerful Compass, Not an Impossible Wall Fear often disguises itself as procrastination, perfectionism, or self-doubt. It is understandable that you might hesitate to speak up in meetings, put off applying for a leadership role, or convince yourself you’re “not ready” to switch careers. But fear isn’t…

Email Etiquette: The 4 Steps In The Overthinker’s Guide A comedic exploration of the anxieties and overthinking involved in crafting that perfect professional email we all long for Let’s be honest: sending an email shouldn’t feel like launching a rocket into space. But yet, for many of us, clicking that scary ‘Send’ button triggers the…

7 Powerful Ways to Actually Enjoy Outdoor Breaks (Even If You’re a Screen Addict) We live in a world buzzing 24/7 with phones, laptops, tablets and smartwatches. Whether you’re a student buried beneath assignments or a remote worker carefully balancing zoom calls and emails, chances are your eyes are glued to a screen for the…

7 Steps from Burnout to Bliss: How to Reclaim Your Time and Energy In the fast-paced world as we know it, burnout is more common than ever before. The constant demands of work, personal responsibilities, and digital distractions often leave us feeling tired and disconnected from what actually matters. But there is good news, you…

An Easter Poem: Decorating The Workplace Hoppy Vibes Only It’s Easter time—let’s spread some cheer,And deck the halls ‘round here this year!With paper eggs and pastel strings,We’ll liven up our workday things. A coloured banner, soft and bright,Will turn the break room pure delight.Some bunny prints upon the wall,And Easter eggs for one and all.…

The Myth of Perfect Work-Life Balance: 5 Realistic Goals to Strive For Today, the world as we know is fast paced so the concept of perfect work-life balance is often portrayed as the ultimate goal. A goal where work and personal lives are in perfect harmony, with the same amount of attention given to both.…

Celebrating Women’s History Month in the UK: Honouring the Past and Inspiring the Future March is Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on the amazing contributions of women throughout history and to continue advocating for gender equality. In the UK, this month is dedicated to recognising the achievements of women in all fields, politics,…

10 Proven Strategies to Reduce Stress and Boost Your Well-Being Unfortunately, stress is a natural part of life, but too much of it will take a toll on your mental and physical health. The good news? There are tried and tested ways to manage and reduce your stress levels. Here are ten effective strategies that…