Imagine a typical response this Saturday to being told it’s World Mental Health Day, “Oh, that’s good.” Or perhaps, best case scenario, the follow-up question, “And what does that mean?” To which the average informant might reply, “Well… it’s a day to be aware of mental health…” This is a far too familiar dialogue that […]
10th October 2020
With October half-term coming up, it is looking like even a quiet ‘staycation’ might be a bit too adventurous for today’s climate. Curfews, limits on party members and general uncertainty are not inducive to having a jolly old holiday. It is under this bleak backdrop that I can’t help but look back at time spent […]
02nd October 2020
I recently watched the film The Social Dilemma… and all I can say is, it is amazing how widely one’s eyes can be opened in the space of an hour and a half. The documentary, which was first released on Netflix on September 9 2020, lets us hear from the very tech experts that have been […]
30th September 2020
Having an anxious mind can be exhausting. In the long run it can make us unproductive and, overall, it’s just not much fun. Distraction can be a useful tactic for coping with anxiety. Redirecting your mind away from something that is causing you to feel worried, or stressed, allows you to relax enough that you […]
29th September 2020
More and more people are making the change to working remotely. Many employers are finding that it works well for business, and workers are enjoying the various benefits that come along with it, such as time saved on commuting and flexible hours. One potential downfall, though, is the isolation. The office filled with hustle and […]
24th September 2020
Ever heard the term ‘workaholic’? You might not consider yourself to be one, but it is an easy trap to fall into as a remote worker. You may think that working from home offers you a greater ability to be present at home. Time wasted on commuting in the past can become time spent with […]
23rd September 2020
John Cleese – co-founder of Monty Python, screenwriter of A Fish Called Wanda and co-writer of Fawlty Towers (with Connie Booth) – has written a new book about creativity. Called Creativity, A Short and Cheerful Guide, the book is just 103 pages long, in lovely large type and features Ring Tailed Lemurs on the front […]
22nd September 2020
Remote working has been welcomed by many employees nationwide, but some employers may be finding it difficult to keep their workers motivated and productive with the lack of face-to-face supervision. Some may even be facing a decline in performance from their once trusted workers. A great starting point to resolve this is to consider and […]
21st September 2020
The dressage horse, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful and elegant creatures on the planet. A ballerina, the dressage horse performs each movement with fluency and perceived effortlessness and grace. He is the epitome of athleticism. It is poetry in motion. The dressage horse must be able to recognise what is being […]
21st September 2020
