Ask me a QMy guest today is Deborah, a lawyer who specialises in inheritance and trust disputes. We’re talking when Deborah has been back at work from maternity leave a few months and she’s feeling that the world of work is very different to how it was before she went on leave. She wants to get a sense of control and find time for herself.HOW WAS YOUR RETURN TO WORK?Could your return to work have been smoother? Could your line manager have been more empathetic?Share these two short films (less than 2 minutes) with your HR Team today:Comeback Community employee experience – WHAT is it?Comeback Community employee experience – WHY do you need it?We’re on a mission to keep everyone everywhere feeling confident, connected and cared for when they take extended leave from work. Our Comeback Community™ employee experience is designed to do just that.We work with employers such as ITV, BlackRock and Lily’s Kitchen. BE IN TOUCH & FREE GOODIES TO SUPPORT YOU:Instagram: @comebackcommuk – talk to me, send me your questions, let me know about your return to work experience and what you think of the podcast.Twitter: @ComebackCommUKFREE Career Fuel guide for Professional Impact & Progression: Comeback Conversations - FREE, monthly, online problem-solving sessions with Jessica and special guest.Mothers Work! How to Get a Grip on Guilt and Make a Smooth Return to Work by Jessica Chivers.EPISODE CONTENT:6:17 Building a routine - and flexing routines but still achieving what’s important.8:08 - Ideal day is IN THE OFFICE not WFH18:55 - Why you should mark exercise/hobbies/alone time in your work diary.20:26 - Ultradian rhythm and why you shouldn’t just ‘power on through’ 25:37 - The power of having one long day in the office a week29:26 - What did Debbie take away from the coaching session?30:55 - Starting new hobbies (that fits better with life right now: Debbie moves from ceramics to making YouTube films)32:46 - The psychological state of ‘flow’ and the benefits34:05 - Why everyone needs a creative hobby (according to Debbie)34:48 - do housework when your children are awake aMORE FOR YOU DM Jessica on instagram @comebackcommuk Get Jessica's FREE fortnightly note, Pivotal. Watch our coaching Success Stories. Take our new FREE Career Fuel diagnostic - and get a personalised free report. Read Mothers Work! How to Get a Grip on Guilt and Make a Smooth Return to Work by Jessica Chivers. Contact us about executive coaching.