The Orange Sprout Journal


Our cultivated collection of news, advice and tips.

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Multi-tasking in the run up to Christmas

Even though December is meant to feel like the 'most wonderful time of the year', it feel like the ultimate test of your multitasking skills! Here are some tips to help you control the chaos.

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Manage your Mobile

Our phones are our lifelines, especially when running a small business. But let's be realistic - sometimes it feels like our phones are running us instead!

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Energise your Productivity

I believe, that to truly stay productive, we need to focus on managing our energy as well as our time. This journal post looks at why and how to do it.

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Boost Productivity with Positive Habits

Let’s face it: staying productive isn't always easy. Some days, even getting out of bed feels like an achievement. Find out how simple habits can make a difference.

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Use your Tomatoes

“This is my ‘go-to’ approach when I know I have a busy day planned and some key tasks which must be achieved”

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Does Attention to Detail matter?

It's a phrase thrown around in workplaces, classrooms, and even in our personal lives. But what does it mean, and why is it so crucial?

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Master Productivity

I am often asked for productivity hacks/time management tips, so here are my Top 10!

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Embracing Change

Change is the only constant in life, and this holds true in the workplace too. Find out more about how to welcome, support, and be part of the change.

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Learning from mistakes

In the journey of life, mistakes are inevitable. Whether big or small, they shape our experiences and contribute to both our personal and professional growth. The key lies not in avoiding mistakes altogether but in embracing them.

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Decisions, decisions…

Every day, from the moment we wake up until we fall asleep, we are confronted with choices.

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Managing your emails so they don’t manage you

Email has been a huge part of our lives now for so long and it brings so many benefits (I say that to anyone who remembers a fax machine!). However, it has also bought us some challenges…

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Tips to calm those presentation nerves

Presentations are one of those things which people are genuinely scared of doing. If I go back 25 years, I must admit, I used to even be sick before a presentation!

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