Work Life

14Dec '11

The end of an era

I’m reducing my duties with the Cotswold Listener – a great local charity. Can you help?

16Nov '11

Career advice

This may seem like an odd time to be writing about careers but even though it’s hard to get a job now people will always want them and always strive to get them. After all, no job means no money and it often means little or no self-esteem too.

20Jul '11

The artist’s compromise

Artists will always have an ego: A streak of resilience in the belief that their art is wonderful. It’s a good thing too, as the need to compromise will always try to chip away at our self-image.
There are two kinds of artist. Ones who produce a work for nobody in particular and hope that somebody [...]

21Dec '10

More snow, less work?

A quick post about working over Christmas and being snow bound.

25Nov '10

Changing times

A smug little post about getting older and feeling happier.

23Nov '10

The freelance life – 2 years on

A quick look at balancing (or failing to balance) my workload.

03Nov '10

Coping with stress – writing vs. writing

A word of advice on coping with stress.

03Aug '10

Rich Dad, Poor Dad – who did you listen to?

It’s an old book that needs no plug from me, but it’s getting one anyway!

12Jul '10

Should vs Want

How you balance your life can seriously affect your happiness and motivation!

29Jun '10

Volunteering – donating time

This evening I’m attending my first volunteers’ meeting for a local project!