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Taking time to reflect on your week. 15 minutes a week. That’s all.
Taking time to reflect on your week. 15 minutes a week. That’s all.
Active Awareness of how you’re feeling at work and what’s influencing that is a core principle of building a more supported and sustainable…
Matthew Knight
Jun 29, 2022
Help yourself to take time off as a freelancer by writing a Holiday Policy.
Help yourself to take time off as a freelancer by writing a Holiday...
Help yourself step away from work with this handy tangible technique from Leapers.
Matthew Knight
Apr 26, 2022
Signposting your freelancers to support for their mental health.
Signposting your freelancers to support for their mental health.
Helping your extended team to work well can start with the simplest of steps.
Matthew Knight
Apr 20, 2022
What does it take to onboard a freelancer well?
What does it take to onboard a freelancer well?
We’re building a boiler plate on-boarding document which you can copy and repurpose for your own business. What are the key aspects you…
Matthew Knight
Jul 5, 2021
Sleep and Self-Employment
Sleep and Self-Employment
Poorer sleep is affecting many of us during the pandemic — let’s explore why and what you can do to improve your sleep.
Matthew Knight
May 16, 2021
Fed up of doing work you don’t want to do?
Fed up of doing work you don’t want to do?
What value does each project you work on offer you beyond money?
Matthew Knight
Nov 15, 2020
Why mental health at work matters even more when you’re freelancing.
Why mental health at work matters even more when you’re freelancing.
It won’t have escaped you that mental health at work has become an increasingly important topic in recent years — with employers doing…
Matthew Knight
Oct 11, 2020
Covinter is coming.
Covinter is coming.
Preparing for a second lockdown and looking after your mental health is essential after we’ve already had 100+ days of ongoing stress this…
Matthew Knight
Oct 1, 2020
Technique: Keeping an Energy Diary
Technique: Keeping an Energy Diary
Keeping track of your energy, motivation and focus helps you to better understand your own patterns — and highlight any opportunities to…
Matthew Knight
Sep 25, 2020
Lockdown 2.0
Lockdown 2.0
As we approach a second lockdown — how is this time around different to before, and what will Leapers be doing to support you as our…
Matthew Knight
Sep 22, 2020
Mapping the emotional journey of the self-employed.
Mapping the emotional journey of the self-employed.
Mapping the common emotional experience helps us to identify when and where we can collectively support the mental health of the…
Matthew Knight
Sep 19, 2020
Warning: instructions not clear.
Warning: instructions not clear.
Finding a line between management, autonomy and unsupported hoping for the best. Supporting freelancers takes more than a clear brief.
Matthew Knight
Sep 11, 2020
Did you forget someone last week?
Did you forget someone last week?
It’s important to remember the mental health of everyone on your team — not just those you employ.
Matthew Knight
May 24, 2020
Beating lethargy by getting active.
Beating lethargy by getting active.
Get more active to be less tired
Matthew Knight
May 13, 2020
1. Write an article about the benefits of lists.
1. Write an article about the benefits of lists.
Even if you’re not a person who likes to plan, lists are an amazing tool in helping to keep on top of our mental health — and are…
Matthew Knight
May 3, 2020
Praise the cheerleader.
Praise the cheerleader.
I received a really lovely note from a member of Leapers this week.
Matthew Knight
Oct 23, 2019
who is responsible for others?
who is responsible for others?
In modern work, the lines of responsibility and support are blurred — but there’s benefit in organisations taking increased responsibility.
Matthew Knight
Aug 10, 2019
Five things for safe and sustainable new working.
Five things for safe and sustainable new working.
Designing how you want to work requires thinking about the foundations for being able to work, and doing good work. Not just finding the…
Matthew Knight
Jul 27, 2019
What goes on in slack?
What goes on in slack?
If you’re not a member of our slack channel, you might be missing out on lots of conversation.
Matthew Knight
Jul 20, 2019
how you doing?
how you doing?
we’ve published a guide to looking after yourself when working for yourself.
Matthew Knight
Jul 1, 2019
10 Mental Health Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before You Go Freelance
10 Mental Health Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before You Go Fr...
Matthew Knight
May 12, 2019
A network of networks.
A network of networks.
With any change in behaviour — businesses spring up to support (or leverage; or abuse) the new. The smart businesses don’t try and compete…
Matthew Knight
Jan 25, 2019
When is it time to switch off?
When is it time to switch off?
Reflecting upon what you’ve accomplished is a great way of focusing on “outcomes” instead of “hours” as an independent worker.
Matthew Knight
Dec 6, 2018
Profile: Sandra Canrom
Profile: Sandra Canrom
Sandra has only recently joined Leapers, but her leap started about 18 months ago, from media to starting her own business exploring…
Matthew Knight
Dec 3, 2018
Profile: Vivien Leung
Profile: Vivien Leung
Vivien was an early member of the Leapers community, and runs multiple businesses in the wellness space after leaving a career in media.
Matthew Knight
Nov 27, 2018
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