Comments for Jessica Chivers

Comment on Working Mothers Show They’re Still Players by Naomi

Naomi — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:19:18 +0000

Jessica,

Al great points to make. I think it is great to focus on you as a person not just as a mum or partner. I have been spending more time for me and love the fact that I come back to work refreshed and ready to get moving again. I have no guilt although I may have to work harder or a bit longer later on.

Comment on Opportunities by Naomi

Naomi — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:42:03 +0000

Jessica, it is very true what you have written and I find with me I work on something go for a run and then come back to it – literally speaking. I also do a lot of scribbling. I truly believe if you want to make a success of it you will and aso wishing for what you want can come true. Ooooh the law of attraction…..

Comment on When Giving Up is Good by Naomi

Naomi — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:11:57 +0000

I think things that comes easily are the things you sohuld be doing and if it is hard and everything you do seems to go against you it is time to quit.

Comment on 5000 mentors or free childcare? by Mathilde

Mathilde — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 11:53:17 +0000

I agree with your opinion on point 3. Mentors I great if you are given, as an individual, support to help you with choices such as starting a business, change of career,get a different perspective in your work place to growth and develop your services. But I agree with you that most business owners, and women in this instance just want to get on and do it themselves and want to have more time to do it, or more time to find the right people to help them. I think it is a good idea to provide funding for either the individual who needs the mentoring or the mentor instead of charging. However, given the choice, I had rather have more state contribution to childcare costs, more flexibility in childcare choices. But then I am not an entrepreneur, you are! I guess a bit of both would do a lot of good for a lot of women out there.

Comment on More Job Love by Naomi

Naomi — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:41:07 +0000

What a great attitiude to have – that lady Jo. I think we can either complain or get stuck in and love our jobs. Thankfully I just natually love mine. I think the advice that you are giving is great and I shall pass it on.

Comment on Last night of the passion by Isobel

Isobel — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:39:28 +0000

As always Jessica, a thoroughly enjoyable read.

Comment on Holiday Psychology by Isobel

Isobel — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:04:07 +0000

Funny, I’ve just got back from a 2 week holiday with my family, only to realise very quickly that I cannot cope with the amount of work I immediately lined up for myself the day after returning at 2am!! Being a freelancer, every penny and working day counts, especially when you’ve had 2 weeks unpaid leave! However, it’s not worth the stress and pressure, so in future I’m giving myself a couple of extra days to ease myself back in and avoid plunging myself back in to the daily grind and stress of combining work & motherhood. Oh, and piles of holiday clothes to wash, and food to buy, and post to sieve through, and………..!!

Comment on Thinking & Doing Fathers by Naomi

Naomi — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:28:26 +0000

I think it can make a huge difference when partners help out around the house when you have children. As I type my husband is gardening with the kids!

Comment on The Mummy Break by Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:18:09 +0000

That sounds top-drawer Naomi and I think this question is an easy one for most people to answer off the top of their heads. I’m having quite a few happy days this summer with and without my children. I’m adding wandering round modern art galleries to my list. Went to see the BP Portrait award when it opened in June and was blown away by the standard of work. Also enjoyed an exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery (can’t remember the name of it) which moved me recently along with Florence and the Machine’s album “Lungs” – oh to have that creative talent.

Comment on Holiday Psychology by Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:57:52 +0000

Helen, Mathilde

Great to hear how relaxing and rejuvenating you make your holidays with your children. The change of pace and the interruption to habits and the usual routine is a great break in itself that’s tricky to achieve without packing bags and de-camping to another place. I know what you mean about unwinding Mathilde and I haven’t done a two week holiday since my honeymoon so that would be a ‘do something different’ with my children. I like your tip about keeping things as a surprise for children as it has the dual benefit of you being able to change plans last minute if needs be. I have an ‘anticipatory’ pleasure style which means I find the whole looking forward to holidays very gratifying – and so I describe to my children where we’re going, what we’ll be doing etc. You’ve nudged me to try saving some of this to share with them just before it happens – thank you. Helen – good luck with all future chess games, I’ll be attempting to get my husband interested in Scrabble again.