What is about tech billionaires and machismo? If they’re not engaged in an inter-galactic willy-waving contest to see who can splurge the most money building the biggest, fastest rocket to colonise Mars, create a moon base and other useless endeavours, they’re biohacking themselves to become man-Gods. Wealthy industrialists used to build hospitals, libraries, theatres, and universities and indulge in other benevolent...
I remember being younger and watching my nana eat something spicy, so much so that her eyes would water and her nose would run. Now I’m older and nowhere near as wise, I react the same way to spicy food, but my stomach screams obscenities afterwards because it doesn’t like it. It’s human nature to build images in our minds when...
Ever catch yourself frittering away days on pointless activities, then feeling guilty about all the things you could've accomplished? We've all heard that old saying, "Procrastination is the thief of time," and some new research suggests its impact on higher anxiety levels. Leading to greater avoidance and a vicious cycle of feeling overwhelmed and inadequate. Now, according to some psychology geeks:...
My wife and I are expecting our first child, and I need help! Surprisingly, the thought of having a newborn child doesn’t scare me. It excites me. If you ask me again after the birth, I expect I’ll give a very different answer but don’t burst my bubble. What stresses me out is all the planning and organising. This includes paternity...
What will we do now that Ted Lasso has waved its final goodbye? Sit sobbing on our sofa every Wednesday evening, watching a blank screen where the likes of Danny Rojas and Sam Obisanya used to be? Rock up in Richmond to take the Ted Lasso tour? Or go back to Season 1, Episode 1, and start all over again? If...
That might seem a creepy question, but it’s one worth considering. Let me explain. Love might seem like an unusual concept for people you work with, but it’s actually an essential quality. Add to the mix believing in individuals, and you have a recipe for success, not to mention a profound impact on wellbeing and mental health. Really! I hear your...
We spend a significant portion of our lives working, so it's essential to find something we love doing. But what if you're not sure what that is? Or what if you're currently in a job you hate?
Have you ever been geographically ‘Out Of Office’ while being psychologically ‘Chained To Desk’? It can be hard to let ourselves actually step away when we have responsibilities, ambitions or existential angst. But with The World Health Organisation recently describing stress as “the epidemic of the 21st century”, it’s probably *quite important* that we learn to relax a bit. April was...
In most workplaces, being part of a team is a standard part of the deal. Teams can be made up of an array of people with different personalities, experiences and skills. This can be a positive experience, but if you’re different to your team, it can raise a variety of challenges. Maybe your other team members bond over shared hobbies, or...
