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How to plan the perfect holiday

October 28, 2022

Here’s how I’d go about planning the perfect holiday, according to what you want out of your time off. To figure that out, I’m going to use this space to answer three crucial questions. To skip ahead to the checklist for planning a perfect holiday, scroll all the way to the bottom of this page. … More How to plan the perfect holiday

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Success & Failure | Did I meet my 2021 goals?

January 7, 2022

Now that we’ve made it through yet another pandemic-filled year, it’s time for a final reflection. Did I meet my goals this year? And what am I aiming for this year? Are there any lessons that I’ve picked up along the way? … More Success & Failure | Did I meet my 2021 goals?

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Reflecting on a year of teaching

September 3, 2021

I’ve been through a lot in my first year as a full-time teacher. We all have, newly qualified or not. But the important thing to remember is that we made it. Against the odds, in the most unusual of years, we came out the other side – relatively unscathed. These are my key takeaways. … More Reflecting on a year of teaching

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The brilliance of batching and why you should do it too

May 14, 2021

Next to planning ahead, batching activities is the #2 activity in saving time, getting organised, and feeling more productive every day. … More The brilliance of batching and why you should do it too

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How to successfully build habits | BuJo Basics

February 5, 2021

I use a Bullet Journal to successfully build – and sustain – habits. Here’s how you can too: … More How to successfully build habits | BuJo Basics

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Bullet journaling to success | Method to my madness

December 11, 2020

You’re about to read the three key steps that I take in building a better Bullet Journal. It’s a minimalist approach that will free you up to focus on what you desperately need time for every day. … More Bullet journaling to success | Method to my madness

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Motivation is a myth (I promise)

November 14, 2020

Motivation is a wonderful tool for getting started, but it never helps us to finish our projects. In reality, we need to internalise our motivation. Here’s why (and how). … More Motivation is a myth (I promise)

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Creating content: why I plan ahead

September 25, 2020

[4-minute read] “Ever since I revived Hardly Hamilton all the way back in May 2020, things have changed. Here’s how I produce content and why I plan ahead (and why you should do too).” … More Creating content: why I plan ahead

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…What next? | Graduate Diaries

August 3, 2018

[3-minute read] Just what is an English & History grad to do with themselves? Here’s what I’ve got planned for the next year or so. … More …What next? | Graduate Diaries

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The first teacher’s strike of the year has been and gone, but more are on the way. Regardless of your thoughts on them, it is so important for workers to have their voices heard. And for a teacher’s strike, no voice is more important than a teacher’s. It’s been a while. Here’s where I’ve been, where I’m going, and why breaking up with your habits every once in a while isn’t as scary as you think it might be. My own productivity app system is still evolving and changing, but I think that it’s got to a point where it’s now effective enough to share with the world. These are the (free!) apps that I use in my ultimate productivity system. This is my simple, five-step, routine to building a super relaxed night-time routine that’ll make you feel healthy and at-peace before going to bed. ⁠ Having a decent routine that you do every single morning can go miles in the right direction to getting your head wrapped around whatever’s on your to-do list. Here’s my 5-step routine to a healthier morning.⁠ I had a wonderful time this year, and I’m excited to see what unfolds in 2023. Here are my three highlights of 2022. It’s that time of year where we all get reflective. These are my top three regrets of 2022. Have you procrastinated all of your Christmas shopping too? I get it, it happens to the best of us. If you’re buying for the productive people in your life, then look no further: I’ve got the 19 perfect gifts just for you. Taking a break from anything is so important to our mental wellbeing, our productivity, and to our ability to prioritise. Here's why you need to take a break (like, right now).⁠
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