The new normal Covid 19 has dramatically changed the world we live and work in. The things we trusted such a short time ago are no longer meaningful or even exist in many situations. We took for granted our daily commute, our working environment, the opportunities to meet friends, hug Read more…
When you write in a journal the words aren’t there for anyone’s eyes but yours. This makes journal writing unique.
Being Me Diary ‘Being Me’ isn’t the type of diary where you record appointments, tasks and meetings it’s a space to record thoughts, feelings and emotions, the things about you that really matter. Keeping a five-year diary is a special way of capturing moments of your life in one place; Read more…
When you hear the term self-care, you might think of bubble baths and spa days, but it’s much more than that. It’s an important topic that most people don’t spend enough time thinking about because they feel they don’t have enough time. Self-care can be defined as an action you Read more…
We live in a world where perfectionism is rife and errors, whether on the page or in judgement, are seen as failures. So when did failing as a tool for learning become such a bad thing? We also live in an age where issues around poor mental health have become Read more…
How many times have you started work early and finished late? Is lunch at your desk the norm? It’s a growing phenomenon where many employees and managers are being asked to do more for less. Working additional hours may look good to the boss but doesn’t necessarily mean increased productivity. Let’s Read more…
Life can be challenging at times and I have a few inspirational quotes, poems and stories that I turn to when times are a little difficult. I was reminded of this quote by Brené Brown the other day by Sue Curr, another inspirational lady and thought I would share it Read more…
Welcome to the blog spot for Open Narrative. My name is Lorraine and I am the founder of Open Narrative. I want to talk to you about the two most important things a company has, its ethics and values. These define what they believe in as an organisation and how Read more…