Why do so many of us suffer from anxiety and depression? I absolutely love this TED talk by Johann Hari. It is such an honest, powerful discussion about anxiety and depression. He talks about how important it is to overcome …
Why do so many of us suffer from anxiety and depression? Read more »
How do gut feelings influence our behaviour? If you haven’t seen Simon Sinek’s first TED talk from 2009, I highly recommend you watch it right now. I’ve attached the link below. It’s called “How great leaders inspire action”, but I …
How can I find lasting happiness? There have been many times in my life when I have been so happy that I thought it would last forever. I remember a previous boss of mine describing me as “the happiest person …
How do you work out your purpose in life? I recently finished a book about the Japanese concept of ikigai, which approximately translates as “the happiness of always being busy”. I thought this was a very powerful idea, as it …
Why are values important? During my recent self-analysis and personality research, I kept reading about the concept of a personal brand. I have thought long and hard about what this means to me, and in a nutshell, I think it …
Why is connection so important? Social interaction is a vital part of our human existence. We crave it, because deep down we know we need it to feel secure and happy. Loneliness is one of the most difficult things to …
What are you reading at the moment? I have started reading a book called Ikigai, The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, written by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles. Having been searching for more meaning in my life …