Saturday, September 21, 2024 →
🎬 Just spent a couple of very productive hours in the office, recording video for a couple of client projects - and of course, my YouTube channel. So nice to work in peace, uninterrupted and with no door slamming or people wandering round using speakerphone. Now, back to my weekend!
📤 A fire alarm and office evacuation was just what I needed to convince me to finish my working day at home, from the comfort of my sofa. Easing into the weekend…
Thursday, September 12, 2024 →
🏡 I’ve popped home for a couple of hours to a) grab a quick post-lunch nap and b) get changed for this evening’s celebratory cocktail reception. I’ve invited clients and friends to celebrate ten years of my business. So I’ll need all my energy, hence the battery-recharging shut-eye.
💻 A summary of what I did, thought and experienced this week:
✈️ My first day back at work since our break in Singapore. And so of course I’ve been wide awake since 3am, and now find myself in London City Airport, about to fly to Dublin for work.
Who manages my schedule?!??!
Oh. Right. 😳
✅ Firing on all cylinders in the office this morning! There’s nothing like an impending holiday to focus the mind and ensure all the important things are done. Video and audio of next week’s podcast completed, about to upload today’s coaching video, and a ton of client admin sorted. Whew!
🪴 Arrived in the office this morning to discover there’d been a murder at some point since Friday afternoon 😱
🎥 Heading into the office for a couple of hours, to record some video for a new course I’m creating. It’s the only time in the weekk when the place is quiet!
💻 First day back at work after my break in Sitges. I’m working from home today, to ease into things. Not terribly enthused by London’s grey skies this morning… bring on the coffee!
☀️ Heading into the office early this morning, as I’ve a lot to finish before I fly to Sitges tomorrow.
Blue skies and sunshine over London, which I’m taking as a positive omen for productivity. A podcast to record, a workshopp to attend and a bunch of people to chase. 🤞🏻
💻 New blog post: Retreating to Sitges
I return to London feeling lots better, with a ton of notes and plans for personal and professional life. I experience a kind of inspiration there that I don’t get anywhere else. It just works, which is why I go back every year.
📸 Some new critical infrastructure installed in the office this morning. Much needed and a lovely relief from the heat.
☀️ An early start in the office this morning, so I can wrap up early and enjoy some more sunshine. Who knows when Beer o’clock will strike!
I just need to run a webinar, publish a YouTube video, deal with insurance admin and edit a podcast episode first. Whew.
📸 Post-webinar face. I think it went well - lots of questions and interaction. Now time to get back to writing that journal article. The deadline for submission is looming…
☕️ An early start this morning as I’m running an 8am webinar for some international clients. And I have a 5pm appointment at the other end of the day.
Already looking forwarded to that post-lunch nap.
📸 Lunchtime walk, followed by a power nap on my office sofa… This is the way.
💻 New blog post: Getting shit done
At work as a psychologist, I coach and train professionals in ways to be more productive and focus on their priorities. But as I find myself saying quite often, knowing is not the same as doing.
☕️ This morning in the office has been fuelled by caffeine. Flight delays meant I didn’t get home until after 10pm last night. And then it took quite some time for me to feel relaxed enough to get some sleep. Add to that this morning’s 6am alarm, and it’s been a tough few hours.
🎧 Just recorded a podcast interview with a super interesting guest. Someone who is passionate and knowledgeable about their topic and keen to share their insights with the world. It’s on days like this - with conversations like this - that I really love my job.
A pretty full-on day at the psychology coalface today. I’m going to the cinema straight after I leave the office, which is something to look forward to. But the first order of business: coffee ☕️
☀️ I’m working from home this morning, which means I get to enjoy the view over the river. And the sun has reappeared, making everything look wonderful.
Then I need to pack my bag and head to City Airport: off to Scotland for the weekend, to see family.
🚶🏼 New blog: Where there’s a will, there’s a walk
Over on my new MacPsych.blog endeavour, using the very lovely Pika platform.
I’ve had a client webinar cancelled at the very last minute, so instead of mainlining political news all over again, I’m going to head downstairs to the gym and get some exercise. A much better use of my time.
Starting my work day on a very positive note, including some incredibly nice client feedback and an interesting new business opportunity. Think I’ll treat myself to another coffee!
☀️ My main objective at work is to stay cool in the office. It’s going to be 28C again in London today. Hurray for shorts!
📸 Once again, I’m very grateful for the sofa in my office. Time for a post-lunch break and potentially, a quick nap.
🎧 Podcast edit: complete!
Now it’s time to go outside and experience some of this lovely sunshine that has finally arrived.
Day One today reminded me that it was exactly ten years ago that I emailed my resignation to the CEO of the last company I ever worked for. An uncomfortable thing to do in the moment, but the best thing I’ve ever done for my career.
Ten years of running my own business later, and I can safely say I don’t regret that email for a second.
🎹 Proofing slides for a workshop I’m running next month, while listening to some Nina Simone. What a fucking genius she was.
📸 Feet up. Time for a quick post-lunch nap. Love my office sofa.
