Increasing productivity has been on my mind lately, especially as my music tuition has picked up in the new academic year so I have less time to spend on my other creative pursuits. A recent FEU Training webinar pointed out the difference between productivity and busywork. It was not something I had consciously considered before [...]
We all have days when we just can't get motivated, when we'd rather stay in bed or do anything except our work. I've been having a whole week of those days. I just couldn't find the energy or enthusiasm to work on paperwork or my many projects, which led to stress and worry about not [...]
This post is just a chat. No planning, no in-depth discussion. Just my rambling train of thought. So grab a cup of tea. I'll wait... Got tea? Good. The reason that this post isn't planned out is partly because I wasn't well last week and that means I've got behind on most of the things [...]
I'm almost a year into being full-time self-employed and in that time I've learned a lot of things through trial and error (mostly error!). Something that I think I've got the hang of now is organising all of the projects that I have going at once. I currently have six projects that I'm actively working [...]
A few weeks ago I travelled to Essex to see Talliston House & Gardens, a possible venue for the time-trace-place project that I am part of (more details on this project will be coming very soon). Talliston is extraordinary - each room takes you to a different time and place. It took twenty-five years for the owner, John [...]
Last week I shared my New Years Resolutions with you and I got some good feedback - some of you said it was an interesting way to make resolutions and you might give it a try! Unfortunately, it hasn't worked... Actually, it might be more accurate to say it isn't working for some resolutions. My [...]
Rachel Graff 