Winter reading – trying to escape short-termism
I’ve decided to grab another batch of books to help while away the winter evenings. Enjoy!
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Category: Personal
Autumn reading – healthier than doom scrolling
Books also make you think, whereas much of social media seems to serve little cognitively enriching purpose.
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The need to manage when you’re “just about managing” – make sure to “take a break”
As autumn arrives – it is really important to take time for self-care routines as the days get shorter.
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Summer Reading – time away from the office
As I head out of the office to take in the lakes and mountains of Western Austria with my family, I’ve also got a reading list.
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Load-shedding – when meetings and calls get too much
How meetings and calls get too much when you are managing tinnitus and a cognitively demanding job.
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All Quiet on the Translation Front
Did imposter syndrome issues stem from a poor result in a degree module? Handling imposter syndrome and perfectionism as a translator.
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Always be curious!
Recently a post on Linkedin asked what piece of advice would I give myself at the start of my career. My response was “Always be curious”. Even after two decades as a translator, my curiosity is far from waning.
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Where did you learn German?
I have been learning German now for over thirty years. The journey is still ongoing.
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