Carnival of Pandemonium

 As I approach the end of another hard term, I have realised that I am tired. I don't know why I am so tired. I think it is because in the depths of my mind I have told my body that we are working for a certain amount of time and that's all I could cope with! Don't get me wrong, I am by no means soft, but I think that when you are working to a certain point, your body focuses on the end goal and can do no more than that.  Thankfully this weekend, my wife and I are going shopping for a new mattress. It is much needed. We got our original one just after we got married 6 years ago. It came with the bed we bought and to be honest, it has never been the right one for us. I have finally accepted that we need a new one! I think 6 years is long enough for any mattress, but one that has never been right- it is long overdue! I am hoping that after a couple of nights on the new mattress that I'll be somersaulting into work full of energy and I'll be able to reignite my flaggin...

 Hi everyone- what a silly number for an advice post- 38? Well it is quickly approaching my 38th birthday so I thought- why not celebrate by offering 38 pieces of advice? Here we go... 1. You simply cannot please everyone- you'll only end up alienating everyone. 2. Treat others as you wish to be treated. Seems an obvious one. 3. Preparation time is less than the time it takes to undo the results of not being prepared.  4. Don't cheat- you'll get found out. 5. There is always someone who can do the job better than you- sounds cruel, but a great mantra for delegating.  6. Read as much and as broadly as possible.  7. Smile as much as possible. It has great benefits for mental health and will lift the room.  8. You don't have to give answers straight away.  9. Consider everyone's opinions, but you have the final say.  10. Dedicate time to yourself. 11. Drink plenty of water. 12. Eat vegetables.  13. Try not to criticise someone until you have walked a...