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Apr 4
12 min

25 steps to steer clear of stir crazy!

'it’s not always possible to learn something new, just because there’s now the time. We have to be in the right head space...'

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Helen Froggett-Thomson

Mar 21
18 min

Happy families? how to blend children and work and find time for you!

Many cohabiting arrangements work BECAUSE we are apart five days out of seven. So extra care is going to be needed...

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Helen Froggett-Thomson

Mar 18
3 min

When the going gets tough... tips for getting going

1. Be strict with yourself! Start work whenever you are expected to (via a work directive) or when you feel comfortable and prepared for ...

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Helen Froggett-Thomson

Mar 18
7 min

Homeworking like a boss!

Now is the time to do enough to keep the wheels on the bus. Not design a new one!

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Helen Froggett-Thomson

Mar 18
4 min

Mind over matter!

In an era where we've been expected to be ‘ever ready’, bombarded by comparisons on social media and challenged by opportunities for Pers...

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Helen Froggett-Thomson

Mar 13
5 min

Don't let your hot leads crash and burn! Here's 10 top tips to convert with confidence

Find out what has prompted them to ring today. You need to know their ‘pain point’. You'll forge an essential bond once they’ve opened up.

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