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The Working Mum’s Permanent Mental To-Do List
Of course. Here’s a shorter version, around 200–220 words, still reflective and very you:
Half term has a way of bringing the juggle into sharper focus.
The routine shifts. The diary looks different. And that quiet companion of professional motherhood often gets a little louder. Guilt.
I’ve felt it in every season of my career. As a headteacher, responsible for a whole school community, leaving early for family carried weight. Staying late carried a different kind. Now, ru
Feb 132 min read


Time Management Tips for Purpose-Driven Leaders
Why Time Management Tips Matter More Than Ever In today’s fast-paced world, time is the most valuable currency. Especially for leaders and entrepreneurs juggling multiple roles, every minute counts. Poor time management doesn’t just lead to missed deadlines; it causes stress, burnout, and lost opportunities. I’ve been there—overwhelmed by endless emails and meetings, feeling like I was running on a treadmill going nowhere. That’s when I realised that being time savvy isn’t j
Dec 15, 20254 min read


What A Trauma Informed Classroom Taught Me About Leadership
When you work in education long enough, you quickly realise that teaching is never just about lesson plans, data or displays on the wall. It’s about people. Hundreds of them!
Nov 26, 20253 min read


Unlocking Productivity with the Pomodoro Technique
The Pomodoro Technique is a time-management method that encourages focused work for short bursts. Here’s how it works...
Oct 22, 20253 min read


Beyond the Calendar: Why Awareness Days Should Spark Action, Not Just Social Posts
This week, our calendar is full of important dates: Dyslexia Awareness Week , Dyspraxia Awareness Week , World Mental Health Day , and ADHD Awareness Month . And here’s the honest truth: we’re marking these days and shouting about them on our socials. You’ll see posts from us discussing each of these topics, sharing insights, resources, and reflections. But that raises an uncomfortable contradiction: ❓ Are we truly making a difference , or are we just adding to the noise? 🗓️
Oct 9, 20253 min read


Why We Use What We Use: Our Favourite Productivity Tools
Time Savvy shares the productivity tools we love and why people, not apps, make the real difference. Supporting entrepreneurs, including neurodivergent professionals, with smart systems and a human touch.
Oct 2, 20253 min read


Clear the Clutter: Transform Your Business Environment
The Importance of Decluttering in Business This week, we participated in The Great British Beach Clean , organised by the Marine Conservation Society . We cleared debris from our coastlines. What seems like a simple tidy-up has far-reaching benefits: cleaner waters, healthier ecosystems, and restored natural beauty. The same principle applies in business. Clutter doesn’t just live on your desk. It shows up as overflowing inboxes, outdated files, chaotic calendars, and never-e
Sep 25, 20253 min read


The Role of a Virtual Executive Assistant
Ever felt like your to-do list is a never-ending novel? You know, the kind that keeps you up at night, flipping pages in your mind, wondering how on earth you’ll get through it all? Well, that’s exactly where a virtual executive assistant steps in - like a trusty sidekick, ready to take some of that weight off your shoulders. Today, I want to share with you the ins and outs of this role, why it’s a game-changer, and how it can help you reclaim your time and sanity. Understand
Sep 22, 20255 min read


The Hidden Cost of Admin: How much is it really taking from your business?
Let’s face it, if your to-do list had a personality, it’d be that overbearing friend who tags along to every event. UK business owners spend over 7 hours a week on admin tasks, nearly £19,000 annually. Hiring a PA might seem simple, but recruitment, training, and hidden costs quickly add up. Could executive-level virtual support help you reclaim your time, reduce stress, and work smarter?
Sep 9, 20253 min read


The Curb Cut Effect at Work: Why Adapting for Neurodiversity Makes Your Business Stronger
The Curb Cut Effect I feel slightly embarrassed to say that, despite it being a term coined in the 1970s, I have only recently heard of ‘The Curb Cut Effect’. In case, like me, you haven’t heard of it before either, it refers to the ways that modifications such as a dropped curb, originally designed to make life more accessible for those with disabilities, are actually beneficial to a far wider audience (In the dropped curb example, parents with pushchairs, wheeling suitcase
Sep 5, 20254 min read


From School Gates to New Horizons: My Journey as an Executive Virtual Assistant
September used to mean new shoes, lost lunchboxes, and water bottles tightened by superheroes. Now? No playgrounds, no staffroom chaos just me and my team helping leaders and businesses get organised, save time, and focus on what really matters.
📩 Let’s connect!
Sep 2, 20253 min read
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