ON INK

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe
30.11.2023.
We philosophers are duty-bound to have an affinity to setting what is important to ink. An in-built respect for one of the oldest forms of communicating with one’s peers. As it approaches the time of year where some of us will be deciding who is on the naughty or nice...
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WORKING WELL FOR INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly
23.11.2023.
Hi there, fans of plans. This fortnight we are talking about International Men’s Day, which takes place annually on 19th November. The day is to celebrate and highlight the positive value of men in the world, to families and to communities. It also aims to raise...
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ON CAVES

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe
16.11.2023.
Longstanding fans of plans may recall the pseudtastic roots of this Philosopher-in-Residence’s desire to bring forward some mindfulness-inspired mastery on how to approach the curves in the road on the journey of modern life. I began in 2019 musing On Freedom and since...
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GLOBAL CRISIS AND EMPLOYEE WELLBEING

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly
08.11.2023.
There is just so much devastating news that we seem to be increasingly more aware of in our digitised and instant news age. It can all feel a little overwhelming. So, Fans of Plans, how can we help our workforces with their mental wellbeing? Because we absolutely need...
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ON HALF MEASURES

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe
02.11.2023.
“You don’t do things by halves” used to be a jokey exclamation when somebody had demonstrated next level enthusiasm or input into a task. The level of effort or output may have been far in excess of what was needed, but all in all, this was a friendly...
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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly
18.10.2023.
October is Black History Month. This national celebration aims to promote and celebrate the contributions of those with African and Caribbean heritage to British society and to foster an understanding of Black history in general.   Why is Black History Month...
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ON AUTUMN

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe
05.10.2023.
On “autumn days, when the grass is jewelled…I mustn’t forget, to say a great big thank you…” as the song this Philosopher-in-Residence recalls fondly from her childhood assembly days. As well as this having a cracking melody, as the Seasons...
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TEAM PLAYERS

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly
04.10.2023.
Hello there, Fans of Plans! Are you also fans of watching golf? For those of you who are, you’ll probably have been following with avid interest the 2023 Ryder Cup.    Now, for those non-golfers, the Ryder Cup is a competition where a team of the best...
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5 WAYS TO WELLBEING

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly
20.09.2023.
Hello there, Fans of Plans. I’m just back from an annual communications conference. It was my 4th time at ‘Comms Unplugged’ - a meeting of communications professional like no other. For a start, it’s in marquees on a camp site, delegates are...
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ON EASY

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe
14.09.2023.
What should be easy, and what is, by nature hard? This Philosopher-in-Residence has been pondering this of late. Has the nature of the covid lockdowns engendered a new breed of keyboard warrior, and changed the way people interact with each other? I’m sure you good...
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