Many years ago, when I was contemplating which subjects to take for my GCSEs, social media wasn’t even a thing. I had zero aspirations to become a Social Media Manager (SMM). How could I when they didn’t even exist? Social media as we know it today, didn’t start to emerge until…
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What Does a Social Media Manager Actually Do?
If I had £1 for every time someone asked me what a Social Media Manager (SMM) does, I’d be rich. While friends and family not getting it is expected, even prospective clients often ask me during discovery calls: ‘What does a Social Media Manager actually do?’
2021 Goals Review – September
By the time you’ll be reading this post, we’ll be in October and heading towards some of my favourite events of the year. There’s something so magical about Autumn. I almost get as excited for Halloween and Bonfire Night as I do Christmas! With the New Year less than 13 weeks away, it’s time to…
How Do You Know When It’s Time To Take A Break?
If you’re reading this blog post hoping to find the answer to this question, you might want to look away now. Unfortunately, it’s a question I don’t have the answer to yet. I haven’t had a week off work since Christmas, and the last couple of weeks have been a struggle as a result. Perhaps…
Looking back at 2019
Does anyone else keep forgetting we’re not only heading into a new year, but a new decade too? I considered looking back at the last decade in this post, but I’m looking forward to drawing a line under it and moving on into the new decade with a fresh perspective, embracing new opportunities and living…
Setting Boundaries and the Power of Mute
Isn’t it funny how sometimes the smallest changes can have the biggest impacts on your life? I’ve been having a battle for much of this year with one of my colleagues. He was constantly sending messages in our group chat outside of working hours (and inside sometimes, despite the fact we all work opposite each…
St Albans, Jogging and a Social Media Detox
The weekend included a trip to St Albans for a lovely brunch with family and a new year clear out. St. Albans was a beautiful, peaceful place, and the clear out felt therapeutic. Despite challenges, I’m determined to achieve my goals of exercising more and spending less time on social media.
New Year, New Goals
As we head into 2019, I’m excited to set some new goals instead of traditional resolutions. From cutting down on social media to focusing on health, travel, and self-care, I want to make this year about balance and personal growth. What are your goals for the year ahead?