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Back to Work After Holiday – And How to Keep That Holiday Feeling Alive
I’ve just come back from a week at a family resort in Italy—think buffet breakfasts, beachy afternoons, slightly chaotic dinners with the kids, and the…
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Timing is Everything: How Clocks and Timers Can Transform Your Workday
We’ve all been there. You glance at the clock, see it’s 9:15am, blink a few times…and somehow it’s nearly noon and you’ve achieved precisely nothing of…
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William Spears
Weathering the Blows: How to Stay on Track When Work Hits You Hard
We’ve all had those weeks. The kind where one thing goes wrong…and then another…and then, just when you think it’s over, something else sneaks in and…
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William Spears
“Should I Log On If I'm Sick?” — Illness in the Hybrid Working World
Yes, I’ve replied to emails while sick in bed. I’ve propped myself up on pillows, surrounded by tissues and paracetamol, and thought, “I’ll just answer…
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Inspirational Quotes in the Home Office: Motivation or Meaningless Cliché?
Let’s be honest—when it comes to office decor, inspirational quotes can feel a bit…well, overdone. We've all seen those posters: "Hang in there!" next…
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Overrated Productivity Advice (and What to Do Instead)
If you’ve spent any time looking for productivity tips, you’ll know the Internet is overflowing with the same tired advice. “Wake up at 5am!” “Work in…
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William Spears
Sticking to Your Planned Schedule: How to Avoid Distractions (Even the Fun Ones)
I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s been here: I sit down to work on some admin—clearing my inbox, updating my CRM, filing expenses—because I know if I…
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Timeless Productivity: What We Can Learn from the Past to Work Smarter Today
Hybrid working has changed the way we approach our workdays. The blend of home, office, and on-the-move work creates flexibility, but it also brings its…
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Mastering the Commute: How to Stay Ahead of Delays, Disruptions, and Stress
Hybrid working means we don’t all have to slog into the office five days a week, but when we do commute, it’s often at different times and under…
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William Spears
Batching vs Doing as You Go: How to Stop Letting Small Tasks Pile Up
Have you ever found yourself letting certain tasks pile up until they become borderline unmanageable? If you’ve ever scrambled to fill in timesheets at…
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How to Stop Overloading Your Diary: Finding the Right Balance in a Hybrid World
Welcome back to Dreaming of the Office following a hiatus over Christmas and the New Year…and my paternity leave! Yep, my partner and I were delighted…
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How to Stay on Top of Your Game When You’re Swamped with Deadlines, Projects, and Meetings
Even for the most organised among us, juggling multiple projects, meeting heavy deadlines, and preparing for important presentations can feel…
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