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How to Become a Better Problem Solver in Your Field of Work

by RachelSwirl June 5, 2023

No matter what field or industry you’re in, there is one thing you can count on, and that’s; problems will arise. Generally speaking, every day, in every field, and most likely every business, there are problems happening. Is it ideal? Honestly, it’s far from ideal, but it’s just going to happen anyway. But what makes a major difference, a huge impact to the point of major reliance would be the problem solvers. In a way, everyone is a problem solver, and everyone is expected to be a problem solver too. However, the ones that stand out are the ones who …

The Recipe For A Rewarding Career

by RachelSwirl September 21, 2022

Do you find your career rewarding? If the answer is no then you’re not alone and that’s a problem. Particularly, when you consider the fact that 30% of your life will be spent working. The good news is that there are steps that you can take to change a situation like this. So, let’s explore the key factors that contribute to a rewarding career. Work With People Human beings are incredibly social creatures. Various research has shown that socialisation is key to levels of wellbeing and mental health. If you aren’t around people for the majority of the day, then …

#LivingArrows – Children In Need & At Work 47/52 (2021)

by RachelSwirl November 22, 2021

We’ve had another busy week and, according to my diary and our kitchen wall planner, it’s not going to get any easier anytime soon. It seems that we’re living in the fast lane at present as we’ve got endless amounts of appointments, activities and tasks to do planned back to back right up until Christmas, by which time I’ll be ready for a rest. It’s been an emotional week as my Mum and I marked a year since my Fathers passing, whilst the kids were kept occupied and entertained. E raised funds for Children In Need by dressing up and …

#LivingArrows – Working & Walking 20/52 (2020)

by RachelSwirl May 18, 2020

When it comes to our homeschool routine, my husband I and I tend to split the days in terms of leadership. Paul (and the kids of course) usually start the day by having a workout with Joe Wicks from which they then cool down with drinks, snacks, and the latest episode of Newsround. I then step in by leading the literacy, spelling, handwriting, reading, and numeracy whilst Paul’s locked in the office busy working from home. Smiles for Spelling Once work is out of the way, we then have some lunch followed by a break during which the children usually …

Routine Has Returned

by RachelSwirl January 10, 2019

The kids have been back at school for the past three days and already I feel like routine has returned. We are now back to helping with homework, emptying bags, shoe polishing, cleaning and filling lunch boxes and the wonders of the weekly chores. It feels as if Christmas and the new years celebrations were a million years ago, as my mind is now occupied with the day-to-day tasks and tribulations. As I’d anticipated and expected, it’s been less than a week and already I am exhausted. To add to the exhaustion, I’ve also managed to injure myself somehow and …