Each day gives you your very own new, blank canvas. 86,400 seconds in which to put your unique mark on the world. But how can you consistently turn that empty shape into something productive and worthwhile? Read on and we’ll build up the picture….. What do you want to paint? To create anything, be…
Success & growth in our lives require progress. Whether it’s the transition from student to professional, switching career, or turning raw ingredients into a meal, they all require that little bit of continuous change and improvement. But why can making progress sometimes be so hard? And how can you get out of the way of…
Taking an idea and making it into a success, requires thought, dedication and decisive action. But when thoughts get in the way of action, it can hamper progress or worse still, kill off a perfectly good idea before it has been given a chance to blossom and bear fruit. In this article, we uncover the…
Making a success of any career, business or project is dependant upon establishing and maintaining a healthy flow towards your goals. But sometimes when you’re in full flow, a brick wall may suddenly appear – without you quite understanding why that’s happened. In this article, we provide some tips on: how to recognise when and…
According to a 2013 UK NHS article, over the Christmas period each person puts on an average of two pounds. The extra weight and resulting sluggishness can be difficult to lose. Whilst you can usually see the effect of festive canapés by standing on the scales, how often do you think about the weight that…
‘Innovation’ has been a huge buzz word in recent years. As new technologies have disrupted traditional ways of working, many industries have looked to innovate more and find new ways of doing things. The word ‘innovation’ can sound appealing, exciting and interesting, particularly if it unveils new and faster ways of doing things, new products,…
A simple question, or a brain teaser?……Over recent years, there have been several news stories looking at the idea of a four day working week. Whilst some have welcomed the idea, it is probably fair to say that it also has its sceptics. Making a conscious decision to change your working pattern to a four…
In today’s fast moving world, our attention is constantly being grabbed by email, messages, apps and that’s all before we even attempt to do anything productive, creative or effective! So if we’re all at the mercy of so much constant digital distraction, how can you bring any sort of consistency into your day to day…
The curtain call – picture this You visit your local theatre to watch the latest production of the latest hit play. As a quiet hush descends on the audience, the heavy red curtain lifts. The scene is set, a grand 18th century ballroom, shining chandeliers, golden edged mirrors & a quiet hum of violins playing…
Scuba divers who spend long periods of time under water commonly use decompression chambers as a way of getting their bodies to return to normal atmospheric conditions after a dive. In doing so, they minimise the risk of getting decompression sickness (also called ‘the bends’), which can be caused by reducing the pressure on ascent…
