A super productive morning in the office.
Was a guest on a friend’s podcast and got to discuss my recent work on dealing with workplace loneliness. We recorded live and took questions from the audience who joined us.
Then I edited and published my latest YouTube video, all about the myths surrounding loneliness at work.
Heading back to Canary Wharf now to pick up something for dinner and put my feet up. Time for a cold drink out on the balcony - now that the sun has decided to reappear!
I was so proud of myself recording three episodes of my podcast yesterday. I was keen to get ahead of schedule and have content lined up for when I’m on holidays next month.
Checking the recordings this morning, I realised that Zencastr had used the microphone in my Apple Studio Display as the source, rather than the Yeti Blue mic I use for the podcast. And so, I sounded like I’d recorded everything from inside Europe’s largest echo chamber.
So, so annoying. Nothing salvageable, a complete waste of yesterday morning.
I had to re-record all three episodes this morning. The only benefit? Each was better than the first attempt. But it’s not something I’d like to repeat.
Onwards and upwards.
Seems like my overnight ritual sacrifices to the weather gods have paid off.
I woke up to some sunshine here in London this morning. Unsure how long it’ll last, but I’m hoping until at least lunchtime, so I can get out for a walk and actually enjoy it.
Until then, eyes down for a webinar on coaching skills and a one-to-one coaching session. And quite a lot of coffee…
I really, really need to get out of bed.
I have a coffee meeting with a fellow psychologist in less than two hours, an appointment for an eye test and some work to do on the podcast.
But it felt so warm last night, I had a very disrupted and inconsistent sleep. Finding it difficult to get started this morning.
Perhaps another coffee will help ☕️
One more hour of work and then I can head home to collapse. Awake from 2am onwards overnight, due to my old friend insomnia. To say today was an effort would be an understatement.
I have two business trips in Dublin scheduled for September and October and I can’t wait.
I used to get home basically every month - but COVID put an end to that. Now nearly all my work is remote. It’ll be nice to get back and, hopefully, catch up with some friends.
Okay, just one big item left on today’s work task list.
So I should still be able to make it out the door for 5pm and head home to pack my bag for my Scotland trip.
Last day in the office before a long weekend visiting family up in Scotland.
Lots to finish before I can leave with a clear conscience, but I’ll get there in the end and then I can enjoy a few relaxing days up in Fife.
Good morning!
On my way to run a workshop in a client office in Shoreditch, snapping photos as I go.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Up since 5:15am this morning, to head down to Brighton. Ran two workshops back-to-back and then came straight back up to London. Somehow managed to walk 11,000 steps before 3pm. This evening will be a very quite one, with some catching up on TV shows, a simple dinner and an early night.An absolutely gorgeous morning here in London.
Had a very early start to do some more preparation before this morning’s workshop at 10am. Coffee is my best friend this morning. Very much looking forward to finishing up at 12pm.
Despite my lurgy, the workshop went well. Now I’m back home, sipping a hot drink with honey and preparing to finish up for the day.
The theme for this morning’s writing sprint…
Heading into the office for a few hours of YouTube video edits and a meeting with the manager of my office building.
To discuss…various shortcomings with the service they’re providing. Another case study for my talks and workshops on “difficult conversations”.
Wrapping up at lunchtime as we have a friend visiting us from Spain for the weekend and he needs entertaining / feeding / beers this afternoon.
Thursday, June 29, 2023
I have the new Mac mini up and running with the Apple Studio Display. I’ve done quite a bit to organise the various power cables etc behind my sit/stand desk. and I’ve moved my microphone to make it more convenient to use. I really need to buy some replacement headphones for my various …Wednesday, June 28, 2023
For the first time in living memory, I’ve actually completely my monthly business expenses on time. This means I can pay myself everything my business owes me at the end of the same month I spent the money. (This may or may not have anything to do with the enormous bill I accumulated at Apple, …Tuesday, June 27, 2023
I’ve replaced my 24" office iMac with an Apple Studio Display and an M2 Mac mini. And I couldn’t be happier. The additional screen real estate is very welcome, as is the speedier Mac. But knowing I can plug in any Mac (or iPad Pro) to the display allows for additional flexibility - …Monday, June 19, 2023
First was the early bedtime yesterday, followed by the early alarm. I’ve spent over a week going to bed at 2am or later, then getting up whenever I felt like it. As a result, I feel like I’m jet-lagged! Definitely mentally slower, even though I had a great sleep. Next, the need to focus …Final client call of the day was cancelled. So I’m heading home early to enjoy a cool beverage in the sunshine on my balcony.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
My top 3 tasks for the remainder of the day are: Edit and publish yesterday’s workshop all about workplace loneliness Edit and publish a recording of a webinar on mindfulness practices Edit and publish a recording of a workplace on ‘difficult conversations’ With all this time in …Wednesday, May 31, 2023
I’m a little relieved the weather is so disappointing today! I have four videos to edit today - a few webinar recordings and some new course materials - and it’s even more difficult to focus on this when the sun is shining outside. I’m such a sun worshipper, it makes concentrating …After a truly terrible night’s sleep last night, it’s time for a hot shower and an early night. A day of video edits for the YouTube channel lies ahead.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
It was my first public webinar in quite some time - unfortunately taking place after a shocking night of insomnia. My Apple Watch delivered the bad news once I woke up - but I didn’t need a device to tell me I hadn’t slept enough. But I think I survived it! Add to that some workshop …