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How I studied as a full-time teacher

December 8, 2023

You know how teachers usually work way too much? I decided to add to my workload last year by also studying for a Master’s degree. If that sounds crazy, it’s because it is. Here’s how I studied while working full-time … More How I studied as a full-time teacher

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How I stay organised as a teacher

June 10, 2023

It’s no secret that being a teacher can be busy. Incredibly busy. Like any job, that busyness ebbs and flows, but there’s no escaping that it takes a lot of hard work to stay on top of everything that needs doing – and getting it done well. Here are the processes, tools and apps that I use to stay organised a teacher. … More How I stay organised as a teacher

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Get the most out of living in Birmingham this Christmas

November 19, 2022

I’ve lived here for quite a few years now, and there are a number of unmissable things to do each snowy season. Here’s how to get the most out of living in Birmingham this Christmas. … More Get the most out of living in Birmingham this Christmas

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26 lessons from 26 birthdays: personal development

October 7, 2022

What better way to celebrate turning another year older than with 26 crucial life lessons that I’ve picked up after 26 birthdays? Here are ten on everything I know about personal development … More 26 lessons from 26 birthdays: personal development

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26 lessons from 26 birthdays: productivity

October 5, 2022

What better way to celebrate turning another year older than with 26 crucial life lessons that I’ve picked up after 26 birthdays? Here are seven on everything I know about productivity … More 26 lessons from 26 birthdays: productivity

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26 lessons from 26 birthdays: education

October 3, 2022

What better way to celebrate turning another year older than with 26 crucial life lessons that I’ve picked up after 26 birthdays? Here are nine on everything I know about education … More 26 lessons from 26 birthdays: education

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How to build healthy habits the easy way

September 5, 2022

You want to build a healthy new habit, but you’re not sure how. Look no further; here are my tips on how to change your mindset and pick them up – just like that … More How to build healthy habits the easy way

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What you need to do before the new school year

September 2, 2022

Believe it or not, there’s more to getting ready for going back to school than simply buying stationary – fun as it may be.

There’s even more involved when you’re a teacher. Here’s the ultimate back-to-school checklist. … More What you need to do before the new school year

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Covid caught me

July 18, 2022

After all this time – two years in a pandemic, avoiding the disease the whole time – covid finally caught up with me … More Covid caught me

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Creating silence in a busy world

April 17, 2022

How do we get time to ourselves these days? How can we create moments of silence in such a busy world? … More Creating silence in a busy world

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