A better (enhanced) way to say 'thank you'
Could you say thank you better? Seems you might be able to. Just a quick post today looking at some research by Park et al […]
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Interruptions, prospective memory and mental fatigue
Simple tips for better study outcomes, drawn from techniques to improve performance in high stakes workplaces. As part of my membership of APS, I get […]
Take a self-compassion break
I’ve spoken about self-compassion previously, including an exercise to help build self-compassion (self-compassionate letter). You can also find self-compassion exercises on sites like Greater Good […]
The 'Like a Boss' series - check it out *new content
I am not good on camera. Whether it is a still camera or video camera, I come across like an insane hobo. Which would be […]
Plants and productivity
One of the recent Wellbeing and Productivity Hacks sessions I did was on the topic of ‘Plants and Productivity. The basic idea is that embedding […]
I'm developing a new self-care guide - need your feedback!
One of the most popular resources we’ve created in recent years has been our Self-care Mega Guide. It’s a comprehensive collection of self-care strategies and […]
Wellbeing and Productivity Hacks sessions kick off on the 5th May
I spend my day reading and writing about wellbeing and productivity. A lot of what I find and learn ends up here on the blog. […]
Coronavirus diary 1/4/20 - all the foodz
I’ll be blogging my way through the Coronavirus period, with a focus on the psychological impacts and how to keep yourself and the people you […]
How much can you change your own happiness?
So I read this article on the bus home the other day. It is called “Revisiting the Sustainable Happiness Model and Pie Chart: Can Happiness […]
OpenMind - online course for developing intellectual humility and open-mind...
So I just finished reading the book: The Coddling of the American Mind – How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for […]
What the hell is the authentic self?
I come across this term a lot. I have been pondering on it as part of a bigger question of trying to understand ‘who am […]