5 ways to shake up your work day

Does every day feel like Ground hog day? The structure of our working lives can inevitably lead to a relentless cycle of repetitious activities which bring nothing new to our days. Expecting different results from doing the same things over and over is viewed by some as the definition of insanity. Making minor adjustments to your daily routine can not only transform your mood and outlook but also open up a whole of new world of possibilities and opportunities. Here’s my top 5 tips on how to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

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Kippa Matthews Jorvik Viking Festival

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Why you should book annual leave on your return from holiday

With the sloth and gluttony of the festive season fast becoming a fleeting memory, January can feel like the bleakest month of the working year.   In fact, the third Monday of the month is officially classed as Blue Monday, the single most depressing day of the year.  With the summer holidays tantalisingly out of reach, it is no wonder that few of us are achieving a paradigm shift in our productivity levels.

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David Bailey Kotor Bay Montenegro

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