One of the most common objections I hear when I encourage people to keep their phones out of reach during focused work is this one. “I need my phone for two factor authentication.” And they are right.

In May 2025 I was diagnosed with ADHD. That moment gave me language and clarity for struggles I’d carried for years. What I had often dismissed as “bad habits” or “lack of discipline” were in fact patterns shaped by how my neurodivergent brain works.

Meetings are a staple of modern working life, but they don’t always feel meaningful. They can for many often feel like a drain on time, energy and focus. More and more research is coming out showing that poorly managed meetings are the bane of many desk-based workers’ lives.

Law firms are increasingly using AI to boost efficiency - but it’s just as important to think about how it affects people. Click here to read an opinion piece I wrote for Lawcare which explores how leaders can make sure AI supports, rather than replaces, human skills like judgement, creativity and connection.

Flexible and hybrid working is still very much the norm for lots of working teams. The benefits are undeniable, and with digital technology central to our work, colleagues are able to stay connected and ensure projects stay on track.

Digital technology is central to most tasks in today’s fast-paced work environment. However, as the amount of different types of software increases, the need for clarity around digital behaviour and expectations must be prioritised...

I spend a lot of my time working with groups of colleagues who use Teams chats to stay connected and ensure projects move forward. The flipside of this ease when working remotely is constant interruptions from messages and people struggling to get their heads into focus gear.

Since I began working in this space back in 2015, there’s been a growing recognition of the importance of digital wellness in the workplace. The pressures of digital overload, the always-on culture and flexible working patterns have made the link between performance and wellbeing impossible to ignore.

When aiming for cultural change, whether at work or home, it starts with behaviours. What are people doing daily, and what habits have they formed? Are these habits helpful or detrimental to them and those around them?

Looking back, I feel fortunate that my wake-up call to digital wellness came early – when my now 12-year-old daughter was just a baby. My digital burn out forced me to reevaluate my habits and create a healthier relationship with technology.

In today’s global marketplace, where many colleagues are spread across different time zones or working with international clients, finding Digital Harmony can be particularly challenging in a world of constant connection to the office…