Open any newspaper, magazine or website and it won’t be long before you come across a quiz. Whilst some quizzes just catch up on the latest trivia of the day, others ask more probing questions such as: What’s your attitude to work? How motivated are you? Should you quit your job? Once you’ve finished the quiz,…
For many in well trodden career paths, reaching a position that you have aspired to for years can feel engaging, rewarding and satisfying. However, reaching that summit and remaining on top of it can present difficult challenges along the way. In particular, dealing with the feeling of being stuck in a rut – perhaps not…
“Your ten-seconds thinking time starts now……….” The mantra of many a quiz master. Whether the ultimate prize is one million pounds, or just a round of drinks in the local pub. But how often have you seen a quiz contestant wince with annoyance in missing out on their prize, when they are told the answer…
The 1970’s book ‘Ways of Seeing’ by John Berger is a short but fascinating insight into what you see in pictures. What you see in pictures may without you even realising it, be reflected back in the way that you approach work, study and communication. Seeing only half the picture can lead to you being…
You wake up early wanting to go for a run or a walk, but there is a hint of autumn in the air. “I can’t go outside without a jacket because it’s too cold” is a common natural reaction when the thermometer reading drops a little. But, how often do we say ‘I can’t do…
