And…back

I’ve just taken a few weeks of quasi-holiday. And, boy, was it needed. I’ve grabbed little bits of holiday here and there, but there hasn’t been a single week since early September 2024 when I haven’t done a significant amount of work. And it finally caught up with me. I was tired and very burnt out.

So, as the girls hit their summer holidays from school, I’ve been trying to minimise my work. I’ve finished off a couple of online courses, done a few academic misconduct panels at City St George’s, and done some writing and editing for Next Conference, and a few other bits and bobs.

And I’ve been out and about in nature with my daughters, watching movies, and painting Warhammer figures with my youngest. Oh, and celebrating my eldest hitting 13. Yes, I have a teenager in my life. Wish me luck.

This has given me some useful headspace to think about where I want to take my work next, both here and in my training and consulting practice.

So, apologies for the break in service here — but it was all in a good cause. I’m coming back refreshed and excited, and hopefully with some new things to say.