Tag: Cath Jenkin
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Why learning to say no can be so liberating
Sometimes, when faced with a choice that could mean a big change to the way you work, it’s best to weigh up the options and say the small, tough word that can save you from lots of trouble and disappointment further down the line.
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Memories Are Made of Us
There’s more to keeping track of your life than selfies and status updates. The childhood years fly so swiftly by, that parents need to make a conscious effort to savour the moments that will one day be worth remembering. By Cath Jenkin
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Courage is what you learn from just being yourself
Few of us think of ourselves as brave. Given a choice between fight and flight, we’d probably take the smarter, easier way out. But when it comes to the crunch, sometimes courage is the only option, especially if you have good friends watching your back. By Cath Jenkin
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When did my little toddler suddenly turn into a tween?
Sunrise, sunset, as the old song goes. Swiftly flow the years. One day, you’re looking at the toddler telling breathless stories across the table. The next, you’re looking at a tween, living in a world of her own. Our children grow up, and then they grow away. But as long as we can find new…
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How I learned to stop worrying & love chaos
Managing a busy household and working from home means juggling duties and responsibilities and still somehow finding the time you need to take a break. Sometimes, no matter how well you schedule, chaos will step in and take over. So just let it, advises Cath Jenkin
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How to plan some well-deserved me-time
Open up just about any book or online resource that covers the realm of work, and there’ll be some useful tips for staying sane while you’re under strain. But how can you take a break when there are 75 things to do and it feels like the rollercoaster you’re on suddenly sped up? Cath Jenkin…
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The secret treasures of a good winter spring-clean
Every shift of seasons brings a good enough reason to clear out your cupboards of things you don’t need. And in the process, you’ll find the things you do. By Cath Jenkin
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How to have a happy holiday when you work from home
For a freelance home-office worker, it can be a challenge to balance your own work routine with the holiday needs of your stay-at-home kids. Here’s how to do it, and stay sane in the process. By Cath Jenkin
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From hero to zero – and back again!
It takes courage, confidence, and a certain degree of craziness to leave a comfortable management position for the ups and downs of freelancing. But if you get it right, you don’t just get to be your own boss. You get to be your own hero. By Cath Jenkin