In some ways, it’s easier than ever to run a business in the modern world. You have so many resources at your disposal to help you succeed (especially on the internet). However, in other ways, it’s harder than ever to succeed. There’s so much competition in the marketplace, and it can feel impossible to win […]
5 wonderful things all parents can look forward to this Spring
Spring is here at last! It’s been a long Winter, hasn’t it? We might not have suffered from the same extreme weather conditions as last year, but Spring is still very welcome! The dark nights and gloomy days of Winter really seem to take their toll after the festive period, and you might you’re your […]
International Women’s Day – balance for better
Again? Yup. It’s International Woman’s Day. Hardly seems 12 months since the last one… This year’s theme is ‘balance for better‘. View this post on Instagram Better the balance, better the world. Show us your #BalanceforBetter pose as the world gets ready for #IWD2019 IWD website/theme #internationalwomensday #mentoring #event #coaching #debate #womensupportwomen #w4w #networking […]
Planning a wedding with you in mind
Planning a wedding should be one of life’s great pleasures; after all, you are making plans for a day to celebrate your love. However, many people find themselves less enjoying the process and more becoming stressed out. There can be all sorts of reasons for that, starting with trying to meet other people’s demands rather […]
What manners can make, coming untied and a half-empty moment. Things I learned.
It’s been an educational few days. Here’s what I learned: As a parent, manners aren’t always what you want. This morning’s dull commute was considerably enlivened by the presence of an appealing and articulate toddler chatting to his mother about grapes, tractors and the understandable excitement of being on a railway train. And then it […]
Night manoeuvres, book choices and shower of criticism, things l’ve learned lately.
How to bring an edge of thrill and novelty to a perfectly ordinary walk. This one’s simple – just do it in the dark in the company of quite a lot of cub scouts. A wee variation on the usual Wednesday gathering made especially good because of the company. I also learned that it turns […]
On an unsung hero, a discovery and the power of a tidy up… things I learned lately
Who Tom Johnston was… I went to Greenock to see The Electrifying Mr Johnston on Saturday night – not initially for the subject matter, but in support of the playwright, chum and former colleague Robert Dawson Scott. What I found was the fascinating story of a man I’d never heard of told with charm and […]
Getting dressed in the morning… a disorganised woman’s approach
It’s all about efficiency. That’s where I’m at these days. Not so much the wash the dishes in the shower or don’t bother getting undressed as you’ll only have to get dressed again in the morning variety. I’m not quite there yet, though, come to think of it… No. My economy is of thought. How […]