Category: Work it!

Lessons Learned from working in removals It’s not just the job that we do that matters to those around us; sometimes it’s how we do it and even who we are. Moving can be one of the most stressful experiences that a person goes through in life, moving overseas adding an additional level of complexity.…

It can seem overwhelming trying to find time for creative pursuits in our busy world, even more so when trying to kickstart your creative career. Though we are a society that invests a great deal of time into the consumption of art—movies, TV, novels, storytelling and so on—it is still difficult for many would-be creatives…

Whether you are a freelancer or you are stuck at home for any other reason, including the Covid 19 pandemic, working remotely is certainly a challenge for everyone. Productivity can decrease proportionally to your procrastination and you will probably need certain life hacks to keep you on the right track to get everything done on…

Give yourself the gift of reflection time Our resident Career Coach, Ellie Rich-Poole, is back this month tackling another question, and this time we’ll use her expertise to wrap up this 2021 as it should. So here are the biggest questions you want to ask yourself to reflect on what’s gone and make conscious decisions…

After constant rejection, I know that quitting or changing your job goals may seem like the easier way, but when you want something, you can’t stop. I strongly believe that things happen for a reason. So, when things don’t work out, it’s because something better is coming your way. And that’s exactly what happened to…

There is something different about working overseas with people from your same country or with similar cultures than with a new one. It’s a particular kind of synchronisation that only happens when you’re able to communicate with others without having to rethink every action and express yourself in your own natural state. At least that’s…

From being branded as useless as the ‘l’ ‘in ‘tortilla’ to climbing the same ‘l’ in the ladder. This is my work story on how I progressed from a novice writer to an editor. Scene 1 ‘Waiiiit…Stoooopppp!!’ I pounced on the production manager before she could press the enter button on the computer. All of…

Who says your desk has to be strictly utilitarian? The dread of Mondays can be easily turned into a boost for the whole week. All we have to do is make sure we are comfortable and, here, having a workspace that we love makes all the difference. Spoiler alert doesn’t have to be an actual…

If you have one foot in a full-time job and another foot in your side hustle and the needle just doesn’t seem to be moving, then you’ve come to the right place. Today, I will share with you 7 work tips that I’ve always had in place and have really just skyrocketed my productivity. These…

And how to deal with it Have you noticed an uncomfortable feeling every time you see the highlighted number over unanswered messages or emails? Have you seen yourself refreshing your inbox unnecessarily? This is a very common evil that affects many of us, even if we don’t know about it. Here’s a rundown of what…

The importance of being true to yourself

Curiosity has always been a trigger in crucial life-changing decisions and in everything I do. It’s the engine of my life. But I also believe that curiosity is the essence that nourishes our soul and spirit and the foundation for anything else we build upon. How I experience travel as a whole, it’s widely founded…