I think I may be getting a reputation as the piirus.ac.uk productivity geek. In the past I’ve written about to do lists and forming habits to help maintain focus. In…
Habits and routines that help maximise focus
Six months ago, I reduced my working hours as an employee and took a step into working freelance. As I’ve adapted to a new working pattern, including two days a…
‘I’m busy’ part 1: good kinds of busy
Following on from Kathy’s recent post on why you might have to be brave to say ‘no’ sometimes, I want to reflect a bit on busy-ness and how it can…
Working at home: where does all the time go? 5 hazards to watch out for!
I work from home full time and I’m very happy with the arrangement, but there are some pitfalls. Time flies so quickly, even when you have the luxury of an empty…
How do you say “no”? 11 approaches you can try!
This is sometimes really difficult to do gracefully, tactfully and indeed, successfully! It is also a really great time management technique, and for all that we like to say “yes”,…
What do you need to work freelance? 8 key ingredients!
I’ve been self-employed and working as a freelancer for over two years, and would like to pass on my top tips. If you’re freelancing, you will need: A good work-station. If you’re going to spend…