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No doubt you’ve heard of the very popular term Blue Monday. You know, the third one in January, which is supposed to be the worst in the whole year. But what exactly is Blue Monday? Is it real? Or is it purely the work of a marketing department, desperate for something to stick? Here, Laura Drury describes why Blue Monday is purely a state...

Is it possible to feel truly happy at work? Or is it, as Dolly Parton sang, just a way to make a living? Well, that depends on you and the mindset you adopt. Don’t believe us? We’ve got the neuroscience to prove it. So if you’re hoping to jump on the happy work wagon, here’s some insight into the science behind...

Struggling to manage your procrastination? Tired of cleaning the fridge with a toothbrush rather tackling your tasks? Laura Drury shares some suggestions to help galvanise you to action, take control of your procrastination and enjoy yourself in the process. Manage procrastination with better habits Just like New Year, post-lockdown resolutions often wane after a few weeks. Sound familiar? Old habits die...

Back to the office soon? How are you feeling about it? With many of us heading back to the physical workplace, it’s natural to feel anxious after such a long time away. But, as Laura Drury points out, it’s not only how you’re feeling about your return to work, but how honest you’re willing to be about it too. The return...

What impact has Covid had on gender equality? How much progress had we really made before the pandemic? In this post, Laura Drury observes the impact of Covid on the work-life balance of mothers in particular. Maternity leave  I was surprised to read in the news last week (Thursday 4th February) that the government is to update a long held maternity...

Stuck in a rut? Tired of lockdown life? Well, in this post, Laughologist, Laura Drury, follows Kerry’s lead with more top tips to train the brain and become more positive in 2021. The return of lockdown Yes, like Arnie in Terminator 2, we’re back! As memes of ‘Goodbye 2020’ and ‘Bring on 2021’ were shared on social media, we gave ourselves...

Are Covid restrictions getting you down? Do you feel like you’re struggling to get in the festive spirit? In this blog post, Laura Drury, shares five useful tips to get you feeling happy this Christmas.

If we asked you whether you’d ever been subject to microaggression, what would you say? Would you be able to recognise it or notice it in someone you’re talking to? Would you even recognise it in yourself? You see microaggression is just that, micro. Tiny. Small. Seemingly inconsequential. Often flimsily disguised as a compliment, it’s that passive-aggressive way people can speak...

What are soft skills and why are they so important? Who is your dentist? Hairdresser? What about sparky, plumber or car mechanic? Of course, I don’t really want to know who they are (well, maybe the car mechanic - it’s really difficult to find a good one)… I just want you to bring them to mind. Why do you use them?...