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Permission Granted
Feb 2, 20242 min read
The pressure cooker: "Do more with less"
Moving from surviving to thriving in a culture that asks for more with less. In 2024, it seems that the rallying cry "do more with less"...
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Permission Granted
Nov 10, 20232 min read
Boost your creativity for free
The Power of Nature Can Do Wonders for Your Imagination Life can be stressful. Between never-ending deadlines, overflowing inboxes, and...
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Permission Granted
Oct 6, 20232 min read
Ode to a Tea Break
Giving thanks to the restorative power of a break and a hot drink. Fun fact - pg’s founders Nicola and Trish both originally come from...
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Permission Granted
Sep 29, 20235 min read
It's a marathon, not a sprint - fighting burnout in full-time roles
A good friend recently sent me this - And I laughed, then rolled my eyes in understanding. It had thousands of likes, meaning it made...
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Permission Granted
Sep 22, 20232 min read
Is it really worth it? Balancing what matters most
When an immovable object meets an irresistible force. Feeling overwhelmed and searching for meaning As Autumn rolls in, the temperature...
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Permission Granted
Sep 15, 20234 min read
Practical tips for life-work balance
Actionable steps for when you’re overwhelmed Life-work balance is a delicate equilibrium that can mean different things to different...
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Permission Granted
Jun 5, 20232 min read
Coping in unhappy times
What's helping you and what's not? Throughout life, we find ways to cope when we’re struggling with our feelings. Sometimes, we don’t...
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Nicola - Co Founder
May 19, 20232 min read
Hustle culture, the new diet culture
Don't let hustle culture make you feel like you are not enough, just like diet culture, these toxic movements send toxic messages.
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Nicola - Co Founder
Apr 7, 20233 min read
Review: Burnout - The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle
Overview: Burnout a book by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. and Amelia Nagoski, D.M.A. Wellness is not a state of mind, but a state of action. It is...
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Permission Granted
Apr 5, 20232 min read
The pitfalls and fruits of feedback
Getting skilled at receiving and giving feedback is a core leadership skill. It takes time to exchange feedback with care, tact, purpose...
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Nicola - Co Founder
Apr 3, 20232 min read
Book Review: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
As someone interested in personal growth, I recently re-read The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, a highly acclaimed spiritual guidebook...
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