Identity

19 May 2023Saving timeThis week's Friday Flurry goes deep on Jenny Odell's new book, and gets a bit meta. What is time, what is it for, and how healthy is your relationship with it? Is that your fault? (Spoiler: no.) 17 May 2023On being done before you've startedAre you playing to win, or playing to play? 10 May 2023Remember who it's all forIf you waste your effort appealing to the wrong people, you won't connect with the people who matter most. 3 May 2023You aren't uniquely shameful, problematic, or lazy.If you're guilty about how you're spending your time, or worried you might be a terrible person deep down... don't panic. 20 April 2023Share your work in progressReasons to share your works in progress, especially when you're not very good yet. 30 March 2023Pick your path: stress, guilt, fearHelp for three of your most pressing problems: managing stress, banishing guilt and overcoming fear. Enjoy. 9 March 2023Happy people don't judge youPeople who are healthy, happy and satisfied don't waste their energy worrying what others are doing. Happy people don't judge you. 23 February 20237 ways to feel better about your jobIf you're struggling to feel good about your job, don't quit just yet. Try these 7 ways to feel better about your job. 18 November 2022Work towards the grainWhen you work towards the grain, you generate incredible results and find endless reserves of energy and creativity. When you work against it, you suffer in silence. 10 November 2022You don't need a master plan: how to set your own directionYou don't need a master plan. Set your own direction, without pressure. All you need is a starting point, perspective, and a future compass. Then, take the next right step. Free worksheet included. 3 November 2022Setting boundaries around bullsh*tTake a personal inventory of where you're spending your time, to eliminate the things that threaten your personal or professional peace. 19 October 2022Do you want to be CEO?If you're wondering how to become a CEO, think about the outcome you want - not just the achievement. 22 September 2022Own your outcast statusOdds are, to survive professionally or socially, you've dampened some of the most interesting things about you. Those are the things that offer the most value to the world. Own your outcast status. 16 September 2022Do what scares youIf you keep thinking about it, it's a sign you need to do something. 7 September 2022Use your big voiceIt's time to stop shrinking, find your big voice, and use it. The world needs you. 25 August 2022No more Ms. Nice LadyIt's time to stop being so nice and start standing up for what you deserve. 25 August 2022Boundaries, burnout, business and #bigrantenergyJuicy free resources to help you set boundaries, tackle burnout, take the plunge into business, reject professionalism and rail against the system. 4 August 2022Beyond busy: ask scary questionsWe're all so busy - but what are we masking with those choices? Go beyond busy and ask yourself some scary questions. 31 July 2022Truth is, I'm rash.I'm good at walking out. I make snap decisions on gut feeling, and sometimes that comes back to bite me. 19 July 2022It's ok to upset peopleMaking intentional choices about what is your responsibility, and what isn't, means being OK with upsetting people.