I’m going to skip, like a merry water beetle, past the absolute shit show of the global politics, and focus on the positive and the personal.
3 things I learned about working at home
1 Make an office space that works
I need something I can walk away from, I don’t have a separate home office, but there’s a corner of the living space – the foot of the ‘L’ shape of the room – that I use. At the end of the work day I can switch off the light and walk away.
2 Make the timezone work for me
Most of my work is with colleagues in the US, so my work day ends at 7pm, I either start later or I take a coffee break and get some fresh air and daylight. I really value the ability to have a walk outside since it’s dark by 4.30pm. My work day is all meetings from about 2pm, but meeting-free in the mornings so although I finish late the work life balance is actually working out well.
3 Found my coffee home
I’ve found a cafe with fantastic coffee, free wifi and lovely people. I can go there to work or just to take that coffee break.
3 things I’m grateful for in 2019
1 Home
I moved at the end of last year and it’s been fun discovering my new home town and enjoying all it has to offer – having the beach just 15 minute cycle ride away is wonderful and I need to take advantage of that more often. Bring on spring!
2 Friends
When you’re having a tough time there’s nothing better, and the friends who have supported me, cared for me and made me laugh. Well, you know who you, thank you.
3 A good boss makes a big difference
I have a boss who backs me up, looks for me to lead, believes in my expertise, finds resources and removes boundaries. She also thanks me for specific activities from time to time. It’s a huge help when navigating all this change.
3 things I will change in 2020
1 Push myself at work
Need to be clearer on results and focus on the significant things, rather than getting lost in detail.
2 Be a better friend
I’ve let people down in the last year, I will slowly but surely rebuild what I have lost.
3 Write
I haven’t been as creative or as productive on the writing front as I want to be, I will get back on it next year. I did start a series on creativity, and I will continue it in the new year, it does stimulate me to look out of my work mindset. I’ve also been more creative outside of work and that will continue.
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