In the last weeknotes on 21st December, I mentioned having done some planning for the break: “after a few days off to rest and recover from the last few weeks (months?!), I’m going to be in review / planning mode, and also doing a bit of catching up, clearing the decks, and getting ahead”. Ahahahaha! The best laid plans.
What I did do:
- A big tidy up of the office and of all my wall notes and post-its.
- A review of 2025 work-wise and 2025 more generally.
- Some planning and goal setting for 2026.
- Fell ill with tonsillitis.
What I did not do:
- Catching up, clearing the decks, and getting ahead.
I’m starting the year on the back foot, which is a little frustrating, I had visions of being serene and organised and on top of things.
Le sigh.

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