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When was the last time you took a chance and stepped outside of your comfort zone? It’s a challenge at any time, but I think it’s become even trickier over the past couple of years, when we have all had to modify our behaviour so much, and any element of risk has been frowned upon.
I realised recently that I’d started to shy away from risk, and thought I’d better do something about it. So, this month, I decided to write our dossier. It’s the first time I’ve tackled this piece in the magazine, and I must admit I’m a little nervous about it. The main reason for my nerves is that I felt I needed to be really open and honest with you, or it just wouldn’t be worth doing. It’s a deep dive into focus, something I’ve found increasingly difficult during the past couple of years. Of course, I could have just told you what the lovely experts had to say, but I wanted to do a bit more than that, and show you that we all struggle with these things from time to time, and you absolutely are not alone when you find things tough. Hopefully, it won’t just provide advice on how to be more productive, but will help you to really engage with the work you do – whatever it is – and find ways to make it more meaningful and enjoyable. I’ve found techniques that are making my work even more satisfying since writing this piece, and I hope you find some inspiration about how to increase your sense of fulfilment in your work, too. And, whatever else you take away from it, I hope that knowing that we all struggle sometimes, whatever our job title, helps you feel a bit better the next time you’re having a bad day!