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WORKING WELL - 2023 & WHAT WE LEARNED

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly

27.12.2023.

Working Well – 2023 and what we learned Well, Fans of Plans, we made it through 2023. I’m sure you’ll all agree it was another year that really did have its ups and downs. We weathered many storms, and we are hopefully a little bit wiser and a little bit...

ON 42

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe

14.12.2023.

It’s been a long time coming, sang various musical philosophers, and for this Philosopher-in-Residence, the magic age of 42 looms rather bright on the horizon. I’ve not yet read The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy in my 41.99 years to date, however I like...

WORKING WELL, WORKING GREEN

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly

12.12.2023.

COP28 is all over the news at the moment, as we hear what countries decide to do to help minimise the effects of climate change. We’ve heard pledges, speeches and deals, all at a critical time for global transformative climate action. What does this mean for...

ON INK

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe

30.11.2023.

We philosophers are duty-bound to have an affinity to setting what is important to ink. An in-built respect for one of the oldest forms of communicating with one’s peers. As it approaches the time of year where some of us will be deciding who is on the naughty or nice...

WORKING WELL FOR INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly

23.11.2023.

Hi there, fans of plans. This fortnight we are talking about International Men’s Day, which takes place annually on 19th November. The day is to celebrate and highlight the positive value of men in the world, to families and to communities. It also aims to raise...

ON CAVES

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe

16.11.2023.

Longstanding fans of plans may recall the pseudtastic roots of this Philosopher-in-Residence’s desire to bring forward some mindfulness-inspired mastery on how to approach the curves in the road on the journey of modern life. I began in 2019 musing On Freedom and since...

GLOBAL CRISIS AND EMPLOYEE WELLBEING

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly

08.11.2023.

There is just so much devastating news that we seem to be increasingly more aware of in our digitised and instant news age. It can all feel a little overwhelming. So, Fans of Plans, how can we help our workforces with their mental wellbeing? Because we absolutely need...

ON HALF MEASURES

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe

02.11.2023.

“You don’t do things by halves” used to be a jokey exclamation when somebody had demonstrated next level enthusiasm or input into a task. The level of effort or output may have been far in excess of what was needed, but all in all, this was a friendly...

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly

18.10.2023.

October is Black History Month. This national celebration aims to promote and celebrate the contributions of those with African and Caribbean heritage to British society and to foster an understanding of Black history in general. Why is Black History Month...

ON AUTUMN

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe

05.10.2023.

On “autumn days, when the grass is jewelled…I mustn’t forget, to say a great big thank you…” as the song this Philosopher-in-Residence recalls fondly from her childhood assembly days. As well as this having a cracking melody, as the Seasons...