ON TRIBES
The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe
06.06.2024.
Greetings, members of Plankind. This fortnight, this Philosopher-in-Residence is pondering upon stock phrases; the semantics that trot out of our mouths, not ostensibly offensive nor truly well-considered.
And, as is the wont of a by-definition-self-indulgent-blog, reader,...
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CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH IN YOUR WORKPLACE
The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly
29.05.2024.
With June around the corner, and with it comes Pride Month, a vibrant celebration of the LGBTQ+ community's history, achievements, and ongoing struggles for equality. In your workplace, this is a fantastic opportunity to show support, demonstrate inclusivity, and create...
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REFLECTING ON MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK: MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER
The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly
15.05.2024.
Hey there, mental health champions! As Mental Health Awareness Week draws to a close, it's the perfect time to reflect on the strides we've made and the journey ahead. This year's theme of movement has sparked important conversations and inspired action in...
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ON ANTE BELLUM
The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe
09.05.2024.
Greetings, Plankind.
The translation of the Latin ante bellum means “before war” and in writing this blog, I’m not aligning with any historic or contemporary active conflict or perspective for which the term is sometimes a reference.
Ante bellum has been...
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MOVING FORWARD: WORKPLACE SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2024
The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly
01.05.2024.
Hey there, fellow mental health advocates! It's that time of the year again – Mental Health Awareness Week is upon us in a couple of weeks, and this year's theme is all about movement. But hey, we're not just talking about physical movement here (though...
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ON SAGE
The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe
25.04.2024.
This Philosopher-in-Residence loves a salient point or a tasty morsel of sage advice. This fortnight, when reflecting on this for todays blog, I thought back to the “40 at 40” advice almanac I invited my friends to help compile for my 40th birthday. This...
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LINE MANAGER'S COMPASSIONATE ROLE IN TEAM WELLBEING
The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly
17.04.2024.
As we continue through stress awareness month, let's delve into a crucial aspect of organisational success: the responsibility of line managers in fostering their team's wellbeing...
Imagine a workplace where employees not only thrive professionally but also...
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ON SPRING
The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe
11.04.2024.
Sweet members of Plankind, you might be forgiven for not being highly convinced spring has sprung or that British Summer Time is anything other than a quaint tradition relating to clocks rather than cumulo-nimbus content.
This fortnight, this Philosopher-in-Residence has...
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NAVIGATING STRESS AWARENESS MONTH 2024: CULTIVATING A SUPPORTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly
03.04.2024.
Hey there, Fans of Plans! April is here, and you know what that means – it's Stress Awareness Month! It's that time of the year when we collectively shine a light on the importance of managing stress and finding healthy ways to cope.
Stress is a natural part...
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REASSURANCE
The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly
20.03.2024.
We all need a bit of reassurance now and then. We seem to only be living in uncertain times, and 2024 is no exception, looking at the big headlines of the year already.
But what can we do in the workplace to provide colleagues with reassurance? Let’s have a little...
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