Did you know that during lockdown, 1 in 3 women have been asked by their employer to wear more make-up on video calls? And even more have been asked to ‘dress sexier’ for their work calls. This stat comes from research carried out by the law firm, Slater and Gordon. For some, this is
Hello everyone! As this is my first post on the wonderful House 21 blog, I would like to briefly explain time management how can we plan SMART (even during these difficult times). What is this term and why is it important in our daily lives? Time management is the process of organising and planning how
Hands up if you have ever experienced bullying? As I left school at the young age of 18, I remember a sigh of relief as I thought I would never experience bullying again. Oh, how wrong was I! Over 20 years later I am coming to the end of a bullying and harassment case at
Whether you’re a student, working from home or even back in the office, we all know what it’s like to completely lose focus and go off on a mind-wander. I am prolific for my ability to procrastinate and working from home has forced me to focus in but also pay attention to what works well
For most people who are working from home, video calls are now a part of everyday life. But what if you struggle with anxiety surrounding these calls? I, like many others, have been working from home since March and in part, it’s been pretty good. I’ve gotten into a daily routine and because I’m part
As I’m writing this, I’ve just found out that I will be graduating from Aberystwyth Uni with a First in my History degree! I am so over the moon with my result and it’s good to know that all my hard work paid off, but I can’t help but think ‘now what?’. I logged onto
Over the past three months, how we work and the way we work has dramatically changed. The current situation with Coronavirus means many people who are normally office-based, are now working from home. This has come with its own unique challenges, including feeling like an impostor in your job role. Being at home means that: We’re
Having good mental health at work is really important in normal circumstances. However, thanks to lockdown, being more aware of how you feel mentally and looking after yourself is even more crucial. Many people will be nervous about getting back to the daily grind, especially if they work in close quarters with colleagues or have
The impact of lockdown has been extreme on everyone. Every single person’s daily routine has been changed and people’s personal productivity has definitely taken a hit. As a student, the lockdown has completely changed my routine and work environment. Doing work at home has been a really struggle for me but these apps have made
I started lockdown with all of the enthusiasm and motivation Instagram wanted me to… ready to climb a mountain, learn a language, transform my style and become a glittering lingerie model who single-handedly solved conflict in the Middle East and was a role model to all. It’s been three months and it’s fair to say:
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Did you know that during lockdown, 1 in 3 women have been asked by their employer to wear more make-up on video calls? And even more have been asked to ‘dress sexier’ for their work calls. This stat comes from research carried out by the law firm, Slater and Gordon. For some, this is a given and something they…
Hello everyone! As this is my first post on the wonderful House 21 blog, I would like to briefly explain time management how can we plan SMART (even during these difficult times). What is this term and why is it important in our daily lives? Time management is the process of organising and planning how to divide your time between…
Hands up if you have ever experienced bullying? As I left school at the young age of 18, I remember a sigh of relief as I thought I would never experience bullying again. Oh, how wrong was I! Over 20 years later I am coming to the end of a bullying and harassment case at work. So… Bullying in Adulthood.…
Whether you’re a student, working from home or even back in the office, we all know what it’s like to completely lose focus and go off on a mind-wander. I am prolific for my ability to procrastinate and working from home has forced me to focus in but also pay attention to what works well for me. It’s easy to…
For most people who are working from home, video calls are now a part of everyday life. But what if you struggle with anxiety surrounding these calls? I, like many others, have been working from home since March and in part, it’s been pretty good. I’ve gotten into a daily routine and because I’m part time, I get every afternoon…
As I'm writing this, I've just found out that I will be graduating from Aberystwyth Uni with a First in my History degree! I am so over the moon with my result and it's good to know that all my hard work paid off, but I can't help but think 'now what?'. I logged onto the website to find out…
Over the past three months, how we work and the way we work has dramatically changed. The current situation with Coronavirus means many people who are normally office-based, are now working from home. This has come with its own unique challenges, including feeling like an impostor in your job role. Being at home means that: We’re spending more time lone working…
Having good mental health at work is really important in normal circumstances. However, thanks to lockdown, being more aware of how you feel mentally and looking after yourself is even more crucial. Many people will be nervous about getting back to the daily grind, especially if they work in close quarters with colleagues or have to get public transport to…
The impact of lockdown has been extreme on everyone. Every single person's daily routine has been changed and people's personal productivity has definitely taken a hit. As a student, the lockdown has completely changed my routine and work environment. Doing work at home has been a really struggle for me but these apps have made it that little bit easier…
I started lockdown with all of the enthusiasm and motivation Instagram wanted me to… ready to climb a mountain, learn a language, transform my style and become a glittering lingerie model who single-handedly solved conflict in the Middle East and was a role model to all. It’s been three months and it’s fair to say: none of that has happened.…