If you ‘do’ Christmas in any sort of variation, there’s one thing that is certain – the date is non-negotiable and getting ready for it will take up time you don’t have.
So here are some ways to take the time-spend out of it, leaving you less frazzled and more likely to relax and enjoy the festivities in whatever form they take.
Read MoreAs the December calendar fills and the end of year deadlines loom, how do you achieve success without stress at work, and also at home, leading up to the festive break?
Read MoreWe are thrilled to share news of a fantastic event in support of one of CiD’s favourite charities, StreetSmart, who work tirelessly raising money to combat homelessness across the UK.
This October, StreetSmart is teaming up with Lina Stores in King’s Cross for their first-ever Truffle Cook-Off.
Read MoreJust as you start to relax and unwind on holiday, your break is coming to an end. If only there were a few more days to really relish and gain the most from your precious time off.
Here is a genius plan to more than double your time off, with the same leave allowance and a little careful planning:
Read MoreHow is it that some people have the knack of both setting boundaries, and acting on them? We’ve been looking for the answers, and this is what we found.
Read More“Today I sent my kids out in their PE kit, and it was school photo day”. These were the words of our now client Joy, when she met Sue on an explore call recently.
Read MoreJames’s story. “I’m throwing money at problems to make them go away…”
Solo senior professional James, felt as though he was in a permanent state of emergency. Things kept happening out of the blue, and with no option to take time out of his day, he felt his only option was to pay his way out of trouble.
Read MoreRichard felt uneasy about the amount he was travelling with work and how much being away left on the shoulders of his wife, who also worked full time and was at an important moment in her own career.
Read MoreBefore she discovered CiD, Sally, solo parent of two teenage boys, was caught in a downward spiral where she had to react their needs in real-time, but desperately needed undistracted focused time to develop her new venture.
Read MoreWith October half term only 8 weeks away, here are our favourite family whisk-aways:
We’ve included Sun, Fun, Staycation and Glamping.
Read MoreIt’s easy to overlook potential moments of joy and breeze past them in pursuit of the next responsibility or task. So we’ve put together some simple ways to spark joyfulness in the everyday.
Read MoreWhen it comes to celebrating the Dads in your family, is there any better way than a gathering of loved ones and their favourite food (and someone else cooks)?
Read MoreOur Home Tech expert, Mike, shares his advice on what to look for when buying new products for your home
Read MoreWe explore ways you can support your youngster during exam periods…
Read MoreIt’s important to have strategies ready to alleviate the symptoms of stress that work for you. We’ve put together 5 effective but low effort ways to reduce day to day stress.
Read MoreNSDR or Non Sleep Deep Rest is a method of relaxation that’s based on the practice of yoga nidra that can reduce stress and anxiety as well as improve sleep, focus and overall wellbeing…
Read MoreLike many of us, you might be eagerly awaiting the start of spring (20th March) and the official start of British Summer Time (31st March). But while longer days and lighter evenings are welcome changes, there are some potential physical side effects to consider.
Read MoreWe have barely put away the Christmas decorations, and February Half Term is almost here.
It’s undoubtedly already highlighted and underlined in your diary. But just in case your focus is solely on work at the moment, the dates are Monday, 12th to Friday 16th February.
Read MoreThough with such limited time available, it’s essential that any networking is seen as an investment, with a clear ROI.
With this in mind, we’ve gathered some prominent networking events and programs for senior professional women in London during 2024:
Read MoreWith really not very long before the children are back at home for half term, we’ve put together a De-Clutter Masterclass enabling you to ‘power through’ this important part of managing your House and Home for the whole family’s benefit.
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