Listening to a recent current affairs talk show, a caller phoned in to say that he used to get ready in the morning while listening to the daily news. He found however, that this left him arriving at work in a low mood and feeling depressed about the state of the world. He had since…

With a growing reliance on tech, the omnipresence of the smartphone and 2020’s shift to remote working it can be easily argued that our eyes are taking an increasing daily battering. A typical office worker in 2018 was thought to spend on average 6.5 hours looking at their computer screen, so we can only imagine how time spent…

Mailchimp is the largest email marketing platform worldwide, for both marketing automation and email marketing campaigns by small businesses. Founded in 2001, it is the longest standing platform of its kind. According to its founders, Ben Chestnut and Dan Kurzius, Mailchimp was designed as an alternative to the oversized, expensive email software of the early 2000’s. Mailchimp was originally…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…