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Surviving Self Isolation
This hasn’t exactly been a year anyone expected, with us all becoming masters at virtual video calls and bulk-buying toilet roll, we certainly aren’t going to forget it any time soon. As we continue to live through a worldwide pandemic, many of us have had to adapt our way of living. A few weeks ago, I had to do my part and self-isolate for 14 days after coming into contact with someone with COVID-19. Looking back, the time flew by, but at the time, it seemed as if the world had stood still, so I had to get creative with what activities were going to occupy my time. If you…
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Why I’m a manager of both places and people– Office Manager – Why I Love My Job
My job title has become a running joke with the food shopping delivery man during the lockdowns. I get asked the age-old question of, “What you do for a living?” as I’m piling up my Oreos next to my pasta sauce as I forgot to bring some carrier bags to the door (again!). I respond with, “I’m an Office Manager”, and I get the usual sarcastic response of, “Oh, so what do you manage then?”. I’d be lying if the response didn’t wind me up just a teeny bit. Because I don’t just manage an office. Like yes, that is in the title of my job, but I also do…
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Working as an Army Reserve alongside my day-to-day job
Almost two years ago I made a decision that was one the best moves I’ve made in life so far. While working full at the University of Worcester as Sports Performance and Scholarship Manager, I was looking for the next challenge. Joining the Army Reserves seemed like something that was always in the back of my mind having been in Army Cadets when I was younger, so one day – I just went for it. Joining the Army Reserves seemed like something that would provide me with a challenge and a huge variety of opportunities but also fit in with my full time career at the University. I really just wanted to see if it was something…
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MY FIRST DAY… IN 9 YEARS – Training to be a Nurse
Backpack, check. Pencil case, check. Textbooks, check. Notepad, check. Lunch and snacks, check. No this isn’t my check list for sending the little one off to their first day of nursery or school, it’s for me starting my first day at University of Worcester to study Adult Nursing as a mature student. Mature student… I sound so old and compared to some of the fresh-faced students just out of college or sixth form, I certainly feel it. Yet my excitement for the course and learning something new, as well as my enthusiasm to succeed is equal to all my new classmates and colleagues. I think going back to education for…
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How to tackle barriers in sport
Hi guys, last week I listed some of the barriers which can occur when engaging in sport and this week I will be outlining how we can tackle these. There are many more which I haven’t mentioned, and you can find out more here. Lack of support So, what do you do if you do not have the support you need to begin or continue sport? Education and friendships Education is vital when you are growing up to ensure you set yourself in good stead for your future. However, the importance of leading a healthy and active lifestyle is also required and if that can be achieved through sports, then an…
