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…
School, college, university. One of life’s little conveyor belts, where you go to study, do some exams and hopefully learn a few things along the way. But once you move from the world of formal education into the workplace, the day to day routine of formal study begins to slip away into the world of…
Ever failed to see a project all the way through to the end at work? Ever picked up a musical instrument and given up after just a few weeks? Ever got stuck because you thought you had exhausted all avenues? You’re not alone. Starting any new project, course or other adventure can open up the…
There’s no doubt that the last few weeks have changed the face of the world – perhaps forever. Many of the freedoms that we took for granted have been removed, as countries all around the world work frantically to limit the devastating effect of the Coronavirus. However, at some point, we will inevitably start to…
‘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,…
It’s the 2020s, online shopping is more popular than ever. With so many benefits to buying online, it’s easy to see why it has become more and more popular. Shopping at the click of a button allows you to browse through thousands of items which can be delivered to your door at your own convenience,…
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…
It is a wet autumnal evening and you look down to a soggy pavement and see a yellow leaf that you have never seen before. Examining it more closely, you see that is is curved in shape and almost rubbery in texture. It looks like something that would have been imprinted into an ancient fossil…
Remaining focused in an age where our attention spans are at the mercy of a myriad of interruptions, be it breaking news, app notifications, emails from co-workers, or any similar distractions can be tricky. Advancements in technology encourage a mindset that things can always be done quickly. But in reality, a job well done is…
Innovation. A buzz word of modern times. Hardly a day goes by without it catching a headline somewhere and in a world where less of us work in the production of ‘physical products’, its importance is increasing. However, despite it taking the limelight recently, humans have innovated for years; you only have to take a…
