10 Ways to be happy at work
Some people love their job and look forward to work each day. But for many work is just about okResearch says that as many as 50% of the working population are unhappy in their career, and my research has found that over 40% of people are going to be looking for a job in the […]
Overcoming limiting beliefs
“Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.” ―Mary Kay Ash The only thing that matters is what’s happening right now I spend too long thinking of the past – wishing I […]
Spring Clean Your life
Why do we spend new year thinking about making major life changes? Spring is a far better time, the weather is (usually) improving, and we are often taking time to spring clean our house. This is a time to clear out the dirt in the back of cupboards, decide what you want to keep […]
My Digital Detox
I’m on the mailing list of Cal Newport and back in December he wanted to set up an experiment on taking a digital detox in January. I decided to start mine on 19 December as I was going to be on a small expedition ship for 2 weeks, with very expensive internet access and this […]
Improving Memory
At all ages we want to improve our memory, whether it’s revising for exams or because we are getting a bit concerned of our recall and fear mental impairment. Too often, especially when revising for exams we just focus on taking material in. But our brains need time to store and file this […]
Is a Lack of Charisma Holding You Back?
By Hal Lancaster Frustrated executives are continually asking me why – despite their blue-chip resumes and track records – they are bypassed for the jobs and promotions they covet. In many cases, I fear, the answer has to do with a shortage of personal charisma. The higher up the corporate ladder you go, the […]
The importance of common sense
Book Smart v Street Smart – could a lack of common sense be holding you back in life? Common sense is a form of practical decision-making and the ability to imagine the consequences of something you do. It stops us making irrational mistakes and makes it easier to make choices on what to do. […]
Using MOOCs for professional development
MOOC stands for Massive, Open, Online Courses (Moocs) Massive because millions sign up for these, world-wide Open because most are free, and you don’t have to have specific qualifications to sign up (although sometimes a particular background is recommended). Online and available on the web via your phone as well as on your computer […]
Do we still need business cards?
I met up with Fiona and Caroline recently, and towards the end they handed over business cards. I didn’t have any on me and it made me think – should I still have them? I’ve had so many different styles of business cards in the past, and learnt to have text on both sides. […]
How to stay motivated at work
How to stay motivated at work – a journalist rang and asked for some suggestions on this topic, here are some great ideas, which ones would you like to try first? How to stay motivated at work 1-5 Decide to like your job and the work that you do – give yourself a sense […]
