01732 759725 18 WORKPLACE I couldn’t do my job without… Lauren Mottram, Marketing Manager at Fidelity Energy picks the tools she uses every day and couldn’t do her job without Lauren Mottram 1 Decaf tea The start of the day is usually busy with getting our cat fed, having breakfast, getting ready, and making sure my daughter is organised for the school run. When I get to my desk, I like to start the day by checking emails and our LinkedIn over a cup of tea. I decided to cut out caffeine around two years ago to help with overall well‑being and sleep and have not looked back. There is no immediate energy boost of course, but I find I don’t miss the inevitable mid-afternoon crash! 2 Well-being It has taken me a while to figure out how to fit exercise into a working mum’s schedule, but I now make sure I make time for my health and well-being. I pre-book my two body balance classes at the start of the week to ensure I go, as it’s tempting to stay at home in the evening, especially when it’s cold and dark, but I know that I will benefit from them. I find swimming also gives me the chance to have a clear mind and think through new ideas I can use within my role. 3 Planning I am very organised, and always work using a detailed project plan. With often many conflicting priorities to manage, having a plan ensures that I can effectively re-schedule and re-prioritise as new tasks arrive, while making sure that important deadlines don’t get missed. I also find it useful to block out my own time in my Outlook calendar to ensure I have space to focus on tasks I need to concentrate on. 4 Nature There has been a lot reported recently around the benefits of nature, and I could not function without being able to enjoy the outdoors – be that watching the birds in my garden or tending to plants, a short walk at lunchtime to get some fresh air, or sitting taking in the rays on a sunny day (when we get one!). 5 Purpose Working in marketing, I have always wanted to ensure that I work within organisations that have a positive purpose and a mission I believe in, as I think the best campaigns come from really being behind what a company stands for. Within my role at Fidelity Energy, I have the opportunity to engage businesses with green energy and sustainable solutions they can implement to work towards net zero, and this is incredibly rewarding. https://fidelity-energy.co.uk
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