The phrase “work-life balance” has always really annoyed me. It seems to be this mythical thing that you’re supposed to aim for but no-one really knows quite what it is or how to achieve it. It’s not like you say “How are you?” to a friend and they reply “My work-life balance is really greatContinue reading “5 reasons to carry on running your business while having kids”
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How a web app made me go bald
“You’ll be fine, she’s really good!” That’s what the owner of the hair salon told me about the new hairdresser they’d got to replace Daisy. I loved Daisy. Daisy was awesome. She was the only hairdresser I’d ever met who knew how to cut fine hair, and make me look chic, rather than the sortContinue reading “How a web app made me go bald”
5 tips for managing your home when you feel like you can’t do anything
Managing your home when you’re busy, tired, mentally ill or have a disorder, can be difficult. But it’s not impossible! I use all kinds of systems, tools and techniques to keep my home clean(ish), looking nice, organised – and most important of all, comfortable. I used to think some of the ways I managed myContinue reading “5 tips for managing your home when you feel like you can’t do anything”
Exploiting your powers
If you have any kind of condition or disability, you will have probably got the message that you are defective in some way. I’m here to tell you that that’s not really true. Yes, it is true that you can’t do some things that other people can. Or you can do them but you find it reallyContinue reading “Exploiting your powers”
In praise of doing less
If you’ve had enough of “having it all”, this is for you.
Sparkle Class 