13/08/2026
Apparently today could be the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures potentially hitting 37°C in parts of the UK. 🥵 (Met Office)
So, for anyone attempting to WORK today, here are my ice-cold productivity tips:
🧊 Lower your expectations. Today may not be the day to redesign your entire life.
💧 Drink water. Coffee is not water. I know. Disappointing.
🧠 Pick THREE things that actually need doing. Not 17 things you’d quite like to do if you suddenly became a different person.
🍦 Schedule an ice cream break. This is now a legitimate wellbeing intervention. I’ve decided.
🌳 Move somewhere cooler if you can. Shade. Garden. Fan. Paddling pool. Nobody on LinkedIn needs to know.
And perhaps the most useful coaching question for a ridiculously hot Thursday:
What actually needs your energy today, and what can wait?
You don’t have to operate at 100% every day to be effective.
Sometimes the sensible thing is to turn the fan on, do what matters and leave the rest until tomorrow.
Now, serious question…
What’s your best heatwave working tip? ☀️🧊
