“Hate” is a strong word, which I don’t use lightly. Yet, it features in the title of the latest podcast episode as a direct quote from people I’ve interviewed for the blog and podcast, A Fine Balance, who have talked about this exact thing. And it’s right that it’s a strong word because when youContinue reading “How Do You Improve Your Work-Life Balance When You Hate Your Job? New Podcast Episode Out Now”
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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 my guest, Katie Ford. You can listen by following this link, or by subscribing via any of the usual podcast providers. Katie started her career as a vet, yet her experience of burnout on accountContinue reading “‘A Fine Balance – The Podcast’: Season 2, Episode 2 Out Now”
It’s Official! Season Two of ‘A Fine Balance – The Podcast’ is live
I’m delighted to officially launch Season Two of ‘A Fine Balance – The Podcast’! My first guest this Season is the musician and social media sensation Amanda Kaya. If you’re not familiar with Amanda’s music and art, then you should join the millions of others that follow her pages on Instagram and TikTok. In thisContinue reading “It’s Official! Season Two of ‘A Fine Balance – The Podcast’ is live”
‘A Fine Balance’ Podcast Trailer – out today
It’s finally time to share the trailer for my podcast, which I’ll be launching next Monday, 26th July, to coincide with the first anniversary of my blog. This podcast has been a while in the making, not just because the time I have available to devote to it is fairly limited. The technical side hasContinue reading “‘A Fine Balance’ Podcast Trailer – out today”
Finding Balance on Her Own Terms: “Single by Choice; Childfree by Choice”. Laurie’s Story – On Doing ‘What Suits You’
Work-Life Balance Profile #14: Laurie Macpherson Introduction to Laurie’s Profile I once read that you can tell a lot about a person by the wording they use when setting email ‘out of office’ messages. There are those of a controlling nature, specifying instructions for every eventuality; those full of apology, betraying a sense of guiltContinue reading “Finding Balance on Her Own Terms: “Single by Choice; Childfree by Choice”. Laurie’s Story – On Doing ‘What Suits You’”
Will the Real Imposter Please Stand Up?
A new online computer game has infiltrated my home this lockdown, and caught the attention of all three of my children. Readers with children of similar ages and tastes to mine may recognise the character in the image featured. For those that don’t, allow me to introduce “Imposter”. The game in question is Among Us andContinue reading “Will the Real Imposter Please Stand Up?”
Susan’s Story – Climbing High: on Single Motherhood and Social Mobility
Work-Life Balance Profile #9: Susan* Introducing Susan, the subject of my latest Work-Life Balance Profile. Having come across my blog on social media, Susan approached me to share her perspective on finding balance as the single mother of two children, one of whom has particularly demanding needs. The story I unearthed about social mobility, however,Continue reading “Susan’s Story – Climbing High: on Single Motherhood and Social Mobility”
Lockdown 2.0: The Next Chapter
Stuck at home during the first Coronavirus lockdown, I noticed that many of the podcasts and articles I enjoyed listening to and reading mostly covered stories of people celebrated for their impressive accomplishments and accolades. It started to get under my skin that this was a narrow representation of success. What about those people whoContinue reading “Lockdown 2.0: The Next Chapter”
Darren’s Story – Confessions of a Workaholic
Understanding the roots of individual work values can help make sense of work-life balance choices, encouraging self-reflection, acceptance and compassion – towards oneself and others. To this end, I’ve set out to use this blog to feature a series of “work-life balance profiles“, exploring the personal history behind work-life balance choices, one story at aContinue reading “Darren’s Story – Confessions of a Workaholic”