Reclaim Your Joy

By now, and especially after my last blog, you’ve probably realised that I rely on generative AI for 90% of my work. Including writing these blogs. It’s true. At this point, ChatGPT probably knows more about me than I do. So, it might come as a surprise that I’ve been procrastinating on an AI project. Yep, you heard that right. There’s a Copilot trial with a deadline… just not close enough yet for the panic monster to come hunt me down and make me focus. I know that panic monster well. We go way back. My GCSEs? Studied the night before. My university dissertation? Completed during my only successful all-nighter. Making videos for this blog? Panic-powered creativity at its finest. And yet, I’m here to tell you ( and myself ) that procrastination isn’t about being lazy. And we don’t have to rely on last-minute panic every time we want to be productive. Let’s get to the real reasons we put things off and how to stop. The 3 Big Blockers Behind Procr...

Picture this: you're drowning in deadlines, meetings, and emails. Sound familiar? Now imagine having a tool that not only helps you keep your head above water but also frees up time to focus on you —your wellbeing, your growth, and even cheeky five-minute mindfulness breaks. No, it’s not an expensive assistant or a time machine. It’s AI. And with a few tweaks to how you use it, generative AI can become your secret weapon for improving both your work life and your mental wellbeing. Here are three game-changing tips to supercharge your AI experience and reduce workplace overwhelm. Trust me—they’ve saved me more times than I can count. Tip 1: Roleplaying — Make AI Your Personal Assistant You know when you ask ChatGPT or Copilot for help, and it spits out something that sounds robotic or way off? The problem isn’t the AI—it’s how you’re asking. The fix? Roleplaying. Instead of saying, "Help me reply to this email," try something more specific, like: "...