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Giving in

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Hi, It’s Friday and I’ve had the day off. I think there’s a lot to be said about a four day week (but five days pay). Indeed, another research study has shown some very positive results. Not just for the employee, but the productivity (and morale) gains for the organisation. I guess one can dream right? No news yet on my application to drop my hours, as it seems to be working through the system. Puzzling skies This week has been a bit of a mixed bag. Dark clouds gathered – and not in a cool sword raising I have the powwwwer! kinda way. 😁 Mind you, must be a right pain finding clothes to fit that ripped frame. No […]

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Purple or mauve?

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Hi, How’s things with you? For me, this week has been a bit up and down. I nearly said ‘all over the place’, but in truth, I don’t think that’s wholly accurate and feels a shade dramatic. It’s one of those quiet inbetweeny periods where there’s a slight feeling of being in a holding pattern. That or on a long exit road from the motorway. Not quite there and not quite off either. Looking at it another way, maybe it’s a winding down of the emotion around the negativity and conflict of the last few weeks? Perhaps the stillness is the absence of that, and it should be enjoyed. Ah, to not live in Interesting Times 🤞 This week, BBC4 […]

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Sunshine in rain

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Hi, With it being half-term, the Ever Lovely Mrs J, myself, and Child 2.0 have a time away from the usual. For C2, it was a much needed break from school and a chance to unwind. Likewise, I had a few days off and I was somewhat surprised at how many days I’ve had an afternoon nap on. I guess I needed to top my proverbial batteries back. I’m pretty sure I read something about the Mediterranean approach to sleeping in the day, being very beneficial. I do wonder what would a working day be like, if, hypothetically, a person had full say on how and when they worked. I’m not complaining, just speculating on how that might play out […]

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Trapdoor

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Hi, This week be a post of two halves. If you can make it a three halves of one, the current UK administration have a job for you in budgeting 😋 Thank you, I’m here all week! Try the vegetarian option! 😉 Introspection Now if you don’t want to wade through this next chunk of navel gazing, feel free to skip to the end and there’s the usual What Lynn Did Next at Chams stuff. 🙂 I have had another period of time off work. Nothing serious – as in a major physical condition or an ‘episode’ around mental health – thankfully, but a seasonal cold that flattened me. We’ll come back to this in a mo. Before the above, […]

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Magical Big Girl Pants

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Hi, I think I’m going to just dive in and waffle my way out of stumbling around this post 🙂 I know: what’s new! 😉 It’s not been an easy week and certainly one of highs and lows. The bad news is the awful treatment of helpline volunteers at Mermaids and this resulted in the charity closing the line for a time. There’s not much I can do (I doubt my MP will listen), so I’ve donated to help top up the funds. At least that feels like doing something. In more positive news, I’ve been trying to focus on the moment rather than being such in my head. I stumbled upon a phrase – I am not my thoughts […]

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Rethink

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Hi, An afternoon nap, a blanket, and a heatpad (warm the person, not the room 🙂) may not solve all ills, but they’re not a had place to start, IMO. Firstly, a big thank you to those who got in touch, offered to listen, offer their help, or shared their experiences. It all helps, so thank you. ❤️ Conversation The Ever Lovely Mrs J suggested that there might be an employee assistance programme that could offer help around whatever is bugging me. As usual, Mrs J was well informed and by lucky happenstance, I got an appointment very quickly. What can I tell you about it? Okay, well the good news is there may be a few ideas to explore […]

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