Ever noticed how your best ideas come in the shower? Or how you suddenly solve that tricky problem while walking the dog? There’s a reason for that. When our brains get a break from the constant ping of notifications, they finally have space to actually think. Yet most of us spend our workdays bouncing between [Read more…]
Let’s be honest – when that meeting invite pops up, your first thought probably isn’t “fantastic!” Most of us see meetings as time thieves, creativity killers, and the reason we’re doing actual work at 7pm. But what if the problem isn’t meetings themselves, but how we approach them? Think about it this way. Meetings are [Read more…]
This article is part of a series exploring key lessons from influential books—works that offer valuable insights into personal growth, productivity, and professional development. Whether you’re revisiting a familiar favourite or discovering these ideas for the first time, we’ll uncover practical wisdom that remains relevant today. The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss sparked [Read more…]
The alarm goes off. You grab your phone, scroll through emails, and suddenly you’re running late again. Sound familiar? Many of us stumble through our mornings on autopilot, then wonder why we feel behind all day. Yet some people seem to have boundless energy and get more done before 9 am than most of us [Read more…]
This article is part of a series exploring key lessons from influential books—works that offer valuable insights into personal growth, productivity, and professional development. Whether you’re revisiting a familiar favourite or discovering these ideas for the first time, we’ll uncover practical wisdom that remains relevant today. Atomic Habits by James Clear, published in 2018, [Read more…]
Here’s a worrying number: 91% of UK adults felt ‘very stressed’ last year. Even more concerning? Only 45% of employers have plans to help their staff avoid burnout. While companies catch up, there are plenty of things you can do to protect yourself and keep your career on track. Spot the Signs Before They [Read more…]
We’ve all been there—staring at a screen full of faces, wondering why this hour-long meeting exists. Maybe someone’s explaining something that could have been a quick message. Perhaps key decision-makers are missing. Or half the participants are multitasking, cameras off. As teams spread across locations and time zones, running effective meetings has become more challenging [Read more…]
Did you know that, on average, we check our smartphones every 15 minutes, even if they have no alerts or notifications? According to psychology professor Larry Rosen, this habit has led to a layer of anxiety around our technology use. “If we don’t check in as often as we think we should, we’re missing out,” [Read more…]
Tidying up has become a global phenomenon, largely thanks to Marie Kondo, the Japanese guru of decluttering, and her KonMari method. Her Netflix show and best-selling book have inspired millions to discard the old and embrace a calmer, more organised way of life. If you’re reading this surrounded by mounds of paper at your desk, [Read more…]