life stuff – LJPUK

What does digital minimalism mean to me?

This year I really wanted to try to be more intentional about how I’m using my technology. The first step was to read through Cal Newport’s book on the subject. I’m in the process of working through a digital declutter, where I’m taking breaks from various activities that have been time sucks or raised myContinue reading “What does digital minimalism mean to me?”

Using the smartphone as a tool

I’ve been playing with various iPhone models over the last couple of months and settled on the iPhone 7. It’s really helped me be more intentional about my mobile computing and I think helped me get a bit more focus, be in the moment and be ok with my own thoughts I.e. be bored. I’mContinue reading “Using the smartphone as a tool”

Declaring creative project bankruptcy

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about new projects and what I’ve currently got going on. I’m good at starting them with ideas and going all in but struggle to be consistent and keep them going. I currently have this blog, the home screens podcast, a Star Wars newsletter, I play guitar and aContinue reading “Declaring creative project bankruptcy”

Thanks

I just wanted to write a small post to say thanks to everyone that has supported the site and reached out to me today. I’m so pleased that there’s a lot more than I thought that enjoy reading my ramblings here. The overwhelming view is to continue writing and doing that on here, a siteContinue reading “Thanks”

Star Wars and a freelancing milestone

I’ve been freelancing on and off for years now but yesterday I hit a notable (for me) milestone by writing about a topic I love on a site that I’ve followed for years. I was lucky enough to be able (thanks Daryl) to write up a post about Star Wars gaming for techradar. This isContinue reading “Star Wars and a freelancing milestone”

Focussing (and keeping going) on your own projects

I’ve found over the years that I tend to look over at other creative projects wishing that I’d gained some of their success or comparing myself to others. This often leads me down a path of wondering why I’m bothering but as times gone on I’ve come to accept what I’m doing and looking atContinue reading “Focussing (and keeping going) on your own projects”

Tips for recruiters in 2021

As you know I’ve been searching for a new day job and there’s a few areas that I’m finding that let recruiters down, especially when so many are out of work. Acknowledge I’ve applied You’d be amazed at how many companies don’t even acknowledge an application. Some have what you’d expect, an automated email butContinue reading “Tips for recruiters in 2021”

Consultancy Services and a few changes to the site

It’s been overwhelming with losing my long time role last year and I have been taking time to figure out what it is that I want to do moving forward. I had been applying for a lot of roles but having taken a step back and a breath I can focus on what I actuallyContinue reading “Consultancy Services and a few changes to the site”

Knowledge and status isn’t power

I’ve worked in IT for over 20 years and come across personalities that use their in depth technical knowledge as a form or power and are often arrogant with it. In my career in large organisations especially I come across these types a lot and the amount they talk down to people or do notContinue reading “Knowledge and status isn’t power”