NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW: On Finding Work-Life Balance When You Live Alone and Don’t Have Caring Responsibilities – Featuring Rowshonara Syeda
In this episode, I’m joined by Rowshonara Syeda, a Civil Servant in the UK Government, for a thoughtful conversation about self-discipline,…
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Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the “Work-Life Balance Confessions” Podcast
What better way to celebrate my podcast’s fifth anniversary than by spending an evening hosting a conversation with a panel…
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“Work-Life Balance Confessions” is Going Live: Join Us for an Evening in London
✨ Calling all mums of tweens, teens and young adults! ✨ What would a work-life balance that truly works for…
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW: The Work-Life Balance Diary of a CEO & The Pursuit of Balance When Your Child is Struggling – Featuring Liza Berresford
In this episode of the Work-Life Balance Confessions podcast, I’m joined by Liza Berresford, CEO of Thresholds – a provider…
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Show The Love To Find The Balance
This month’s newsletter is dedicated to the loving memory of my dear mentor Lesley Urbach, and my great-uncle (who really was…
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW: On Menopause, Putting Family First and Finding a Work-Life Balance When Everything Changes – Featuring Jacqueline Rose
There’s a lot of discussion about hot flushes and brain fog when it comes to menopause. What’s talked about far…
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MAY NEWSLETTER: Everything Changes (And So Does Work-Life Balance)
As with every month’s end, as May has drawn to a close, I started thinking of a dominant theme covered…
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT TODAY: On Life Purpose, Raising Teens & Finding Work-Life Balance When You’re “The Strong One” – Jennifer Y. Afriye’s Story
It’s not unusual for conversations about work-life balance to drift into the minutiae of the never-ending to-do list. But what…
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What Running a Marathon Has Taught me About Work-Life Balance
I heard a joke recently that made me chuckle because, well, when you know, you know. It went something like this:…
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On “Leaving the Ladder Down”, Navigating Work-Life Balance as a Working Parent, and the Transformative Power of Therapy: NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW, FEATURING DOLLY JONES
Beyond the Catchy Title When I came across Dolly Jones’ book Leaving the Ladder Down: How to Combine Career and…
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The Work-Life Balance ‘Win-Win’ of Women Empowering Women
At the end of each month, I share a few nuggets of wisdom gathered from recent conversations on the Work-Life Balance…
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The Role That Sleep Can Play In The Pursuit of Work-Life Balance: Work, Life, Balance Lesson #14 – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW
It’s been a while since I produced a Work, Life, Balance Lesson episode. In fact, this is the first one…
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On Balancing a Corporate Job With Creative Pursuits, Boundary-Setting & Cultural Influences – Urmi’s Story: NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW FEATURING URMI HOSSAIN
In a world where the lines between work and personal life are increasingly blurred, achieving a work-life balance that feels…
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“Work-Life Balance Confessions” February Newsletter: No-One Said It Would Be Easy. But No-One Said It’d Be This Hard.
At the end of each month, I share a few nuggets of wisdom gathered from recent podcast conversations. Below is…
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SEASON 5 HAS BEGUN! Kicking Off With Episode 1: On Defining Success, Learning from Adversity & Regaining Balance by Asking Two Key Questions
Sometimes it’s nice to be told what to do. No vague steers. No waffly suggestions. Just cold, hard, clear instructions.…
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And The Winner Is…
At the start of 2026, I put out a call to listeners and the Riverside podcasting community to help me…
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Podcast Rebrand for 2026
Here’s what I’m letting go of in 2026. They’re just three little words, but they mean a lot. A. Fine.…
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2025: A Year in Review
Since wrapping up Season 4 of the podcast A Fine Balance: Work-Life Balance Confessions, I’ve taken a break from recording…
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The Perfectionist Within: Your Work-Life Balance Friend or Foe?
If you look up the term “perfectionist” in the dictionary, you’ll find that the majority of definitions are laced with…
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On Self-Worth, Skincare Rituals, and Finding Balance Under the Weight of Parental Expectations – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW FEATURING DR FERNANDA DA SILVA TATLEY
Podcast episode featuring Dr Fernanda da Silva Tatley: On Self-Worth, Skincare Rituals, and Finding Balance Under the Weight of Parental…
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On The Interplay Between Productivity and Work-Life Balance NEW PODCAST OUT NOW FEATURING LYNDSEY SEGAL
Productivity is the metric by which so much of our working and home lives are measured. On the surface, it’s…
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It’s International Podcast Day!
I would love if anyone that’s listened to the A Fine Balance: Work-Life Balance Confessions podcast would take a moment…
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On Being Bored and Unfulfilled at Work, Virtual Assistant Diary Management Tips, and Finding Work-Life Balance by Quitting Your Corporate 9-5 and Starting Your Own Business – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT TODAY FEATURING WOW MOM’S RACHEL GREEN
Burnout at work can be like a fire that flames intensely until it eventually devours all its fuel and extinguishes…
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On Autism, Conscientiousness, Self-Acceptance, and the Pursuit of Work-Life Balance as a Neurodivergent Person in a Neurotypical World – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW, FEATURING HELEN JEFFRIES
I’m sorry to say that I’ve had to include a trigger warning at the start of the podcast episode out…
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Emergency Podcast Episode: The Pursuit of Balance When You’re Living Through War
On 7th October 2023, the world woke up to horrific news of a terrorist attack in Israel. The trauma of…
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50th Celebration Episode Out Now
What do turning 4 and hitting 50 have in common? Together they mean that the podcast A Fine Balance: Work-Life…
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✨Take Part in the 50th Podcast Episode Celebration✨
The next podcast episode I’m producing marks a huge milestone in the life of A Fine Balance: Work-Life Balance Confessions…
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Going Live Tonight on Instagram with Lana Manikowski: On the Pursuit of Balance When Undergoing Infertility Treatment, and How to Regain Balance and Find Purpose in Unexpected Circumstances
You think your calendar’s chaotic? Try syncing it with an IVF cycle. When your body won’t stick to the plan,…
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Going Live on Instagram With Victoria Mortimer (AKA The Unlikely Accountant)! Join us Today at 14.00 BST
What are you doing at 14.00 (BST) today? If you’ve got 30 minutes and a cup of coffee, join me…
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On Accountancy, Regaining Balance After Heartbreak, and the Power of a Good Night’s Sleep – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW
When things feel right at work, it becomes so much easier to find a balance with everything else in life.…
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The Pursuit of Work-Life Balance When You’re Grieving – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT TODAY
This Work, Life Balance Lesson episode is not an easy one to broach because it’s on a highly sensitive subject,…
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On Legacy, Purpose, and Finding Work-Life Balance When You’re Working as a Politician and Elected Official – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW
What do you want to be remembered for? It’s a heavy question, I know. But when it comes to calibrating…
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My Happy Place
Outside the sun was shining, but I was happy cooped up in my new makeshift podcast studio this afternoon, recording…
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How Does Feeling Judged Impact Your Work-Life Balance, and What Can You Do to Manage Your Reactions to it? – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT TODAY
Do you ever feel judged for how you balance work with everything else in life? Or feel that people’s judgments…
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No Message Could’ve Been Any Clearer
What work:life ratio would Michael Jackson have given, I wonder. From the way he was portrayed in the sensational London…
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The Pursuit of Balance When Undergoing Infertility Treatment, and How to Regain Balance and Find Purpose in Unexpected Circumstances – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT TODAY
Have you ever found yourself on a life or career path that took you completely by surprise? When a plan…
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Time-Management Tips to Improve Your Work-Life Balance – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT TODAY
Creating a meal-planner often comes up in podcast conversations as the ‘gold standard’ of time-management. Plan what you and your…
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An Uphill Climb: One Woman’s Story of Social Mobility, Single Motherhood, and Work-Life Balance
Do you think there’s a direct correlation between educational attainment and imposter syndrome? The latest podcast episode of Work-Life Balance…
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On Climbing the Career Ladder When You Haven’t Gone to University, and Single Motherhood When You’re Co-Parenting Following an Acrimonious Divorce – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT TOMORROW
In the upcoming episode of Work-Life Balance Confessions: A Fine Balance, I share the anonymous “work-life balance confession” of someone…
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How Feeling Grateful Improved My Work-Life Balance (Albeit Momentarily)
It’s not unusual for a podcast episode I’m working on to infiltrate my thoughts as I go about my day.…
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How Tapping into Your Feelings of Gratitude Can Improve Your Work-Life Balance – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT TODAY
In the latest podcast episode of A Fine Balance: Work-Life Balance Confessions, out today, I dive into the lessons I’ve…
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On Being a Primary-Caring Father, Juggling Work and Home Life With Creativity and Patience, and Finding Work-Life Balance as a Self-Employed Gardener – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW
In this episode, self-employed gardener Joe Roukin, otherwise known as Mr Plant Whisperer, joins me for a candid conversation about…
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How to Find a Work-Life Balance by Working More – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT TODAY
The rhetoric around work-life balance is often twinned with messaging around self-care and well-being. And whilst it’s true that the…
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The Juggling Act of Work-Life Balance
Last night I heard an analogy that I thought might resonate with listeners of the A Fine Balance podcast. It…
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Finding a Work-Life Balance When The ‘To Do’ List is Never Done: NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW
This solo episode covers the “Work-Life Balance Confession” of a woman named Kerry (*not her real name), who did not…
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How to Find a Work-Life Balance When You’re a Perfectionist – Work, Life, Balance Lesson #8
Is it possible to find a work-life balance when you’re a perfectionist? After all, perfectionism is often seen as a…
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New Year, New Look
It’s that time of year again… A few years ago, I downloaded a workbook from Lyrical Host, the company I…
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On the Hidden Impact of Debt, Body Image Struggles, and Being “Replaceable” – Lorna’s Story. NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW!
The first episode of Season 4 of A Fine Balance is out now! In it, we explore some serious life…
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“A Fine Balance – The Podcast”: Past, Present & Future
In the spirit of the upcoming holidays, the latest episode of A Fine Balance touches on the past, present and…
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Routh’s Story – On Panic Attacks, Career Changes, and Regaining Balance After Hitting Rock Bottom: NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW
9/11 marked a dramatic turning point in the working life of the latest A Fine Balance © podcast guest, Routh…
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A Fine Balance Launches the Work, Life, Balance Self-Assessment: a Tool for Reflecting on Your Personal Pursuit of Balance
Over the years of blogging and podcasting about how different people balance their work with everything else in life, I’ve…
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How To Reset Your Work-Life Balance by Mastering Four Internal Elements – With Faust Ruggiero – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT TODAY
In this episode of A Fine Balance – The Podcast, I’m joined by Faust Ruggiero, a US-based therapist and author…
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The Seasonal Impact on Work-Life Balance
On a recent trip to Luxembourg, I spotted a cigarette disposal bin with a twist. It was asking smokers to…
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What the hell is “work-life balance” anyway?
On what’s been dubbed “work life balance week”, it feels appropriate, as the host of a podcast and blog about…
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Finding Work-Life Balance by Escaping the ‘Rat Race’ – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT TODAY
This Work, Life, Balance Lessons episode has been inspired by a range of conversations I had with strangers during my…
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Finding Balance When You’re Single and Looking for Love – Katie’s Story: NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT TODAY
Work-life balance isn’t typically a topic you’d associate with single, young professionals with no caring responsibilities. Yet, as this episode’s…
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Self-Employed or Employed – Which is Better For Your Work-Life Balance? Work, Life, Balance Lesson #6 – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT TODAY
Have you ever wondered if you’d have a better work-life balance by quitting your nine-to-five and setting up on your…
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DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL: On Finding Balance When You Work and Live With a Disability – Emma’s Story – Podcast Episode Out Now
This is a special episode to mark Disability Pride Month, which falls every July. My guest is Emma Livingstone, a…
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Tips on How to Create a Morning Routine That Enhances Your Work-Life Balance: Work, Life, Balance Lesson #5 – NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW
Do you rely on your morning routine to set yourself up for the day? Could your morning routine do with…
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On Flexible Working, Morning Routines, and How To Find a Work-Life Balance When You Like to Be In Charge: New Podcast Episode Out Now, Featuring Rebecca Newenham
Do you plan your day’s outfit the night before? Guided by the mantra of “setting yourself up for the day…
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How Do You Improve Your Work-Life Balance When You Hate Your Job? New Podcast Episode Out Now
“Hate” is a strong word, which I don’t use lightly. Yet, it features in the title of the latest podcast…
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On Marketing, Corporate Cultures, Having Fun, and Asking for Help: New Podcast Episode Out Now, Featuring Dan Knowlton
My guest this episode is the marketing professional, business owner, and podcast co-host, Dan Knowlton. Dan readily admits to not…
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Work, Life, Balance Lesson #3: How To Find A Work-Life Balance When There’s Housework To Be Done
Housework is an unavoidable, time-consuming labour-intensive reality of adulthood. Whether you own your own home or rent, live alone, with…
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How To Be A Domestic Goddess
Are you more of a home-made or shop-bought birthday cake kind of parent? My latest podcast guest, Helen Hayward, describes…
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Podcast Episode Out Today: On Housekeeping, Middle Age, and the Pursuit of Balance When Your Marriage Comes to an End – Helen’s Story
My interview with Helen Hayward primarily centres around the subject of her latest book, “Home Work”, a series of essays…
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Finding Balance by Taking a Pause
This weekend, I did probably the most cliché’d thing that a work-life balance blogger and podcaster could do: I went…
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How Parents Influence Their Children’s Work-Life Balance Choices: Work, Life, Balance Lesson #2 – Podcast Episode Out Now
What did you learn from your parents about the way they worked when you were growing up about the pursuit…
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Finding Balance When You’re An Introvert in a Family and Workplace Full of Extroverts – Podcast Episode OUT NOW: Season 3; Episode 3
Picture this scenario: You’ve been invited out by friends for a drink after work. Throughout the course of your day,…
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Finding Balance When You’re An Introvert in a Family and Workplace Full of Extroverts
Season 3, Episode 3 of ‘A Fine Balance – The Podcast’: OUT SOON Subscribe here to be notified when the…
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Work, Life, Balance Lesson #1: Finding Balance When You Have a Smartphone & You Engage With Social Media
Does having a smartphone enhance or hinder your ability to balance your work with everything else in life? In this…
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Work, Life, Balance Lessons
I have learned so much from all the interviews I’ve conducted since launching my blog in 2020 – asking people…
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Finding Balance When You Have a Smartphone and Engage in Social Media
I’ve recently found myself hooked on the Netflix series “One Day”. The nostalgia of life in the 1990s lured me…
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Finding Balance by Turning Your Passion into a Side Hustle: Bettina’s Story
Season 3, Episode 2 of ‘ A Fine Balance – The Podcast’ – Out Now There’s a saying that I’ve…
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Finding Balance as a Mother – when You’re Ambivalent About Having Kids
Not every woman has a burning desire to be a mother. The rhetoric I’ve usually come up against when interviewing…
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What to Expect from ‘A Fine Balance’
My mind is attuned like a radar these days to pick out the word “balance” when I see or hear…
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On Motivation, Managing Your Emotions & Finding Balance When Engaging With Social Media: Vicky’s Story
Season 3, Episode 1 of ‘ A Fine Balance – The Podcast’ – Out Now Do you ever feel like…
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New Year, New Podcast Season – Coming Soon
How do you define what your “work” means to you? Is it a means to an end, a function that…
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The Pursuit of Work-Life Balance in 2024
All set for 2024? If you’re intent on getting your work-life balance right this year, then you may find that…
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That’s a Wrap for 2023
Highlights of ‘A Fine Balance – The Podcast’ in 2023 2023 was a packed year for ‘A Fine Balance’. In…
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On Part-Time Working Fatherhood, Perfectionism & Finding Balance When Living with Cancer: Sam’s Story
A Fine Balance – The Podcast’: Season 2, Episode 8 Out Now If you were told that your life had…
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Working Parents Working at Finding Their Balance
One of the things I love most about blogging and podcasting is the incredibly vast network it has opened up,…
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Scoring Work-Life Balance Victories by Facing Fears & Embracing Vulnerability
Dear ‘Dear England’, First of all, thank you. Thank you for providing a charming escape from reality; a few hours…
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Fashioning a Work-Life Balance
What do you see in this picture? Some might see a mess. Rolls of material stood up against the wall,…
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What Works for Working Parents?
Juggling parenting and work responsibilities in tandem is an immense challenge, regardless of what family or career set-up you have.…
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Finding Balance When You Work “Unsociable Hours”
Did you know that the dance studio where the Royal Opera House ballet dancers rehearse is the same size as…
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Upstairs, Downstairs
Over the summer holidays, I visited Audley End House and Gardens with a bunch of kids. In the converted horse…
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On Pride, Acceptance & Finding Balance by Parenting Equally: Paul’s Story
A Fine Balance – The Podcast’: Season 2, Episode 6 Out Now How does a married couple – with a…
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Fatherhood and the Pursuit of Balance
For what it’s worth, 57½ : 42½ is the combined work:life ratio of all the fathers I’ve interviewed on the…
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Finding Balance When the ‘To-Do List’ is Never Done: Kerry’s Story on Solo Motherhood, Job-Sharing, and the Lure of the Expatriate Lifestyle
Work-Life Balance Profile #21: Kerry* (TL;DR heads-up that this is a long blog post! The following introduction provides a flavour…
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On Teenage Pregnancy, Teacher Burnout & Finding Balance When You’re “Busy”: Laura’s Story
‘A Fine Balance – The Podcast’: Season 2, Episode 5 Out Now The recording process for this episode of ‘A…
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When the Podcaster is Podcasted
It was so great to chat this week to Lorna McKenna on her podcast “Evolve & Expand” about my blog,…
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The Interdependence of Art and Life
“Art is a necessity apart from being a profession”. This was one of Alice Neel’s quotes, plastered across the walls…
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On Finding Balance When You Want to “Have It All”, Teamwork & Avoiding Stress: Ruth’s Story
‘A Fine Balance – The Podcast’: Season 2, Episode 4 Out Now I’m delighted to introduce the guest of my…
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Three Work-Life Balance Hacks: Coming soon in the Next Episode of ‘A Fine Balance – The Podcast’
Over what’s been a very busy holiday period, I’ve been beavering away in the margins editing the next episode of…
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On Finding Balance as a Career-Driven Family Man, When Work Takes Priority: Gilles’ Story
‘A Fine Balance – The Podcast’: Season 2, Episode 3 Out Now The third episode of this season’s podcast is…
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The Pursuit of Balance for Working Parents: Attending School Events
Picture this: Your child has been asked to read a few lines in a class assembly. All parents of the…
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‘A Fine Balance – The Podcast’: Season 2, Episode 2 Out Now
I am thrilled to announce that the next episode of ‘A Fine Balance – The Podcast’ is out now, featuring…
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