Finishing my CIPD Diploma in HRM

Conscious I have not been around much recently here, I thought it’s time for an update.

At New Year of 2021, I somewhat foolishly decided that I have lots of free time due to working from home, so I resolved to update my professional qualifications (as HR has evolved in 20 years). 15 months of study, and eight long assignments later, I have finally finished my Diploma in HR Management (CIPD level 5) hurrah! Although motivated and interested in the topics, I have had significant issues with attention and focus, and many days where I have been too frazzled to take anything in or write anything down, so I am very glad it is over (I cannot help but wonder whether ADHD medication may have helped, but I do not have an ADHD diagnosis).

My daughters, particularly my teenage daughter, have needed me a lot recently, and my day job (HR Systems Analyst) has been demanding and draining.

Exercise features heavily in my life, it grounds me and stops me from being pulled under. I always fit in a run or bike ride or long walk every day, and a weekly yoga class.

Basically, I have had a long period of rushing headlong from one thing to another, often frazzled, often overwhelmed, not always coping, and social media and blogging have taken a back seat.

The good news is, I have now passed the final assignment on my HR Diploma, my new resolution is to stop working extra hours and practice self-care and spend more quality time with my husband and daughters, and I now have time to breathe and just be!