Monthly Archives: January 2012
Another good week
I’ve had another good week this week – good in terms of Libro work and also in terms of work-life balance. I did miss the Entrepreneurs meetup because I had some work coming in at the same time, and also … Continue reading
Filed under Balance, Book reviews, Self-employment, Work routine
My first proper full-time week
My first full-time week So, this has been my first proper full-time week with Libro. In December, although I worked just on Libro for the second part of the month, I was still employed by the University and being paid … Continue reading
Filed under Balance, Emotions, Leaving process, Self-employment, Work routine
Exactly how I did it
I’ve been asked by quite a number of people exactly how I have made the transition from part-time “pin money” business to full-time business that is able to support me. Here’s the thing: I haven’t done it yet! I’ve just … Continue reading
Filed under Leaving process, Self-employment
Book review: Alastair Campbell – “The Happy Depressive”
(Bought 13 January 2012 – Kindle) “I hope that by the time I die I will have played a part in ending the stigma and taboo surrounding mental illness”. Alastair Campbell, I think you’ve played that part already, and this … Continue reading
Filed under Book reviews, Relaxation
Book reviews
I’m getting a bit fed up with LiveJournal, which is where I normally post my book reviews, as the site is down – again – just when I want to post up a load that I’ve written. So I’m going … Continue reading
Filed under Book reviews, Relaxation
A-Z of important things
I got the idea for this post from Emily Quinton, who posted a list on her new blog. This will hopefully represent things that are important in my new life as a full-time freelancer, or need to be made more … Continue reading
Filed under Balance, Self-employment
Unexpected free time
What do you do with sudden, unexpected free time? I was sent home from Jury Service at lunchtime and told not to come back until Monday. Now, because I know they are free in advance, tomorrow and Friday don’t seem … Continue reading
Filed under Balance, Relaxation, time management
What I got up to in December
I do a monthly update post on the main Libro blog at the beginning of every month, detailing what I did in that month. I thought my readers here might be interested in those, as they give a flavour of … Continue reading
Filed under Typical week, Work routine