Make Me a Plan

ON WOMEN'S WORK

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe

26.02.2026.

This Philosopher-in-Residence has now been musing fortnightly, on Thursdays, for a grand total of 150 editions. So for this landmark blog, a flagship subject and one of our passion projects, Make Me A Planel, is what we are showcasing. What is Make Me A Planel and...

FROM PANIC TO PROPORTION

The Make Me A Guest Blogger Series, with Adam Pearson from Newquay Hypnotherapy

20.02.2026.

I've noticed something about my own mind recently. Circumstances have required me to deal with a few things that I should have dealt with a while ago. It's been uncomfortable, but also illuminating, because as I've faced them I've seen very clearly what...

PREPARING FOR RETIREMENT

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly

18.02.2026.

Did you know that there is no word for retirement in Japanese? People are just seen as moving on to the adventure. Maybe that’s why people in Japan have a longer life – they always feel like they have a purpose. But here in the UK retirement is a major life...

GROWING TOGETHER

The Being Yourself Series, from Make Me A Plan's Performance Planner, Gemma Mullinger

16.02.2026.

Personal growth – it’s all in the name. But what happens when you are in a relationship? Does personal growth have to suffer due to lack of time, and considering the needs of another person? Or could we actually supercharge our self-development with the help of...

ON PLANNING

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe

12.02.2026.

Sometimes, less is more. This Philosopher-in-Residence, as is the wont of we philosophers, often sets out a comprehensive treatise of top tips for getting what you want, or improving what you’ve got. Today, I’m going to make it super simple. Is there...

SUPPORTING YOUR COLLEAGUES WITH LONG-TERM AND CHRONIC ILLNESS

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly

04.02.2026.

Hi there, fans of plans! World Cancer Day on 4th February is an important reminder that serious and long-term health conditions affect millions of people across the UK workforce. While cancer is often at the forefront of conversations, many employees also live with other...

ON FEBRUARY

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe

29.01.2026.

February is the new January. What’s the point of being a philosopher if you can’t have a bit of creative license eh? So, this Philosopher-in-Residence is here to let you know that if any New Year’s Resolutions that have fallen by the wayside, good...

RETAINING TALENT IN A TIME OF FLUX

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly

21.01.2026.

The start of a new year has a funny way of making people reflect, especially on their careers. In the UK, January and February are consistently some of the busiest months for job searching, and it’s not hard to see why.After the festive break, many employees return to...

CHOOSING A WORD FOR 2026

The Being Yourself Series, from Make Me A Plan's Performance Planner, Gemma Mullinger

19.01.2026.

What you focus on grows. Being intentional makes all the difference. Choosing a word for the year changed the trajectory of my 2025, and I’m doing it again for the coming new year. Your word can be anything, but it must come naturally and feel right. You’ll know...

ON SELF-ASSESSMENT

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe

15.01.2026.

At the good ship Plankind, we pride ourselves on feeling your pain and helping you to overcome it. Those of you who are super solo entrepreneurs and self-employed amongst you may currently have the dread of knowing your tax return is due by 31st January and wishing...