Refocusing After a Break: Embracing the Back-to-School Energy

Do you remember the feeling before you went back to school, or possibly you were going to university? Getting your bag ready; pens, pencils and notebooks packed. The excitement of catching up with your friends, with a little anticipation of starting a new year. There was energy and hopefully curiosity for the learning you would achieve.

It is unlikely that you were thrown straight into 100% learning with all the stress of achieving the moment you started in your new school or University year.

Many of us have taken a break in the Summer; it is important for our wellbeing and personal lives to have a break. When you have relaxed the transition back to work can feel daunting, with the relaxed pace of vacation giving way to the demands of daily tasks. However, this "back-to-school" period offers a perfect opportunity to reset and realign our goals. Here are three top tips to help you refocus, to remind yourself to focus on the small points and make the most of this fresh start:

1. Prioritise Your Tasks: Start by identifying the most important tasks for the coming weeks. Break them down into manageable steps and tackle them one by one, ensuring you stay organised and productive.
2. Set Clear Goals: Define specific, achievable goals for the next quarter. Whether it's completing a project, learning a new skill, or improving your work-life balance, having clear objectives will keep you motivated and on track.
3. Re-establish Routines: Reintroduce daily routines that promote productivity and well-being. This might include checking emails at specific times of the day;? setting a consistent work schedule;? incorporating regular breaks or revisiting habits that keep you energised and focused.

By embracing the back-to-school mindset, you can smoothly transition back into work mode and set yourself up for a successful and fulfilling season ahead. Good luck!

NEWS

I have been working alongside other talented experts to write a book supporting Business Development for Women Lawyers.?

There is a wealth of expertise and information for female lawyers. I have contributed two chapters: on taking the credit for successes and Building a reputation within the industry. I will be sharing more information on these topics in future. More information here:?

https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/books/business-development-for-women-lawyers-second-edition

I am available to discuss my chapters to organisations including Law Firms. If you would like to discuss how I could speak at your firm, do contact me.

AND: I am speaking at the Women in the Law conference in London on 26th September with an incredible lineup of speakers. It would be great to see you there. More information is here:

https://www.womeninthelawuk.com/women-in-the-law-uk-london-conference/ ?

I am swimming in the Serpentine Swim with my husband.

We are raising money for AGE UK which is a charity in the United Kingdom, supporting elderly people with advice, support and company. If you are able and interested, I would be so grateful if you could support the fundraising. Here is the link to support us: https://2024swimserpentine.enthuse.com/pf/susan-wright

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Until next time,

Best wishes

Susan

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About the author:

Susan Heaton-Wright is the founder and creator of the SuperStar Communicator? methodology; international speaker, facilitator, coach, former international opera singer and podcaster.

Susan is best known for empowering emerging leaders all over the world to speak and communicate with clarity, confidence and credibility; through her speeches, by facilitating masterclasses and workshops and by coaching talented individuals. Since 2020 she has delivered virtual masterclasses and workshops to attendees from more than 130 countries world wide and has won a number of awards for her work. She is currently creating AI learning options to increase the learning experiences for her clients.

She is curious for any changes in communication changes and especially in a technical world. Keeping the human element in communication is essential for the maximum impact! Susan co-hosts live streamed discussions with business leaders and is the co-host of the SuperStar Communicator Podcast.?

?Susan facilitates workshops - face to face and virtually on a range of topics:?

• Presentation Skills
• Public Speaking
• Assertiveness Skills
• Having difficult conversations
• Women in Leadership Communication
• How to Demonstrate Credibility
• How to be Positively Disruptive
• Networking Skills

These topics are also available as masterclasses.

I also coach talented people on being more impactful for career progression. Do contact me for more information on the one to one coaching services on communication skills I offer.

And as a speaker Susan delivers speeches on:

• How to demonstrate credibility
• Women in Leadership Communication
• Be a SuperStar Communicator: be seen, be heard, make an impact

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When not working, Susan designs and sews her own wardrobe; surfs, swims and plays the viola in an orchestra. She fundraises for the Alzheimers Society, The Isabel Hospice and supports the St Albans PostBoxes Charity.

Why not connect with her on Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/susanheatonwright ?

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