“I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family, to which we all belong.” These are the words that Queen Elizabeth II, a royal Princess at the time, pledged on her 21st birthday in 1947.Continue reading “A Working Life of Duty, Service & Purpose”
Category Archives: Workaholic
On a Mission: Work-Life Balance When You Have Your Eye on the Prize
Since the England women’s national football team, the Lionesses, won the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 a couple of weeks ago, I have spent more time than usual scrolling online for snippets of football highlights and post-match press conferences, reliving and absorbing the build-up and crescendo of the team’s glorious victory. Like many others I’ve spokenContinue reading “On a Mission: Work-Life Balance When You Have Your Eye on the Prize”
When “Work” Dominates the Work-Life Balance Scales. And that’s OK.
If I’ve reached any conclusions since blogging about work-life balance for the last couple of years, it’s that parity in a work:life ratio is not equivalent to work-life balance contentment. Sometimes a person can feel balanced when either side weighs heavier than the other. What I’ve also observed is that a person’s work:life ratio isContinue reading “When “Work” Dominates the Work-Life Balance Scales. And that’s OK.”
A Fine Balance – The Podcast: Episode 2 Out Now
Episode 2 of ‘A Fine Balance- The Podcast’ is out now. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN. I was first introduced to the guest of my second podcast episode, Jhilmil Kishore, in April 2021. She had read my blog, said that she thought it was an exciting project, and put herself forward to be interviewed. At theContinue reading “A Fine Balance – The Podcast: Episode 2 Out Now”
Matthew’s Story: The Work-Life Balance Logic of a Full-Time NHS Key Worker – It’s a Science, not an Art
Work-Life Balance Profile 8 – Matthew* This has been the year for recognising the value of healthcare workers. As we ride the wave of a global pandemic, the world’s population is leaning on their skills and services like never before. I interviewed Matthew, an NHS key worker, some months ago and my write-up has satContinue reading “Matthew’s Story: The Work-Life Balance Logic of a Full-Time NHS Key Worker – It’s a Science, not an Art”