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This one’s for creatives
I was recently commissioned by the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS) to write a piece for authors struggling to work through this time of
Flowers are sometimes better than words
I just wrote a whole post and deleted it. Deleted on purpose. There’s nothing to say, really, is there? Just take care. Eat chocolate, love
“Please help my anxiety”
It’s not surprising that in the last two weeks I’ve received an unusual number of messages with this simple but heartfelt request. It would be
Be the tortoise, not the hare #Lockdowntips
I’m worried about a lot of people right now. Of course. You are, too, I know. We are all worried about different people for different
Antiviral Creative-Writing Competition
Recently I announced that I’d be creating a writing competition based on keeping a diary during the incredible time we’re all living through. Even if
Here for you during tough times
I’ve been thinking how I can be the most use to young people, schools and parents during this incredible and exceptional time. In some ways,
Write it down – your diary will be valuable (and could win prizes!)
With schools off for months and all of us living through an extraordinary time, I have an idea to help with both. All of us
Building young people’s self-esteem
This post was triggered by a conversation on Twitter yesterday. The request was for books/courses/online stuff for building a teenager’s self-esteem, beyond the usual parenting
Tips for working from home – from one who knows
Here’s the deal: I give you my tips about working from home, gleaned over 35 years of doing so, and you give me any tips
Stress Well for Schools – revised edition
I created Stress Well for Schools several years ago and I’d been thinking that it was a while since I’d looked at it so I
Steps to a great sleep – starting tonight #WorldSleepDay
I’m an official delegate for World Sleep Day this year so I’ve committed to creating a post to promote the benefits and strategies for good
Ten Tips for Keeping Calm (but not too calm) and Carrying On
They are stressful times we’re living in and not to be feeling somewhat stressed would be to be missing the role of stress: to ready