Happy As a Pig In a Pink Jacket
No relevant goat videos have come way way of late, so here's an irrelevant moment of joy.
Does the Popcorn Effect slow learning?
Good news for those of us who go to the cinema too enjoy movies! But it's got me thinking; are those Lunch and Learn sessions I've been doing a waste of time?
Your Vision. Your Future – Make Your Goal Stick
We say, "Be careful what you wish for". Sounds like a warning to me. What about "Look forward to what you wish for"?
Comparing Has No Practical Value
Arriving somewhere new always tempts comparison with what we already know. It is a habit that is best resisted if you want to get the most of where you are when you arrive.
Conflict ‘Hot Buttons’ That Stay Hot
Recurring and unsatisfiable themes arise wherever people get together, particularly if they spend any time together. Here are two routes out of the danger zone.
Illusion and Delusion Are Staples of How We Think
We place a high value on what is 'real', yet we allow ourselves to be guided by imagination. We are guided more by illusion than by 'truth'.
Dodgy Thinking and Allergic Reactions to Life
Food intolerance is widespread and we are increasingly well informed about what we eat. We take great care to ensure we don’t ingest things that are toxic to our bodies. But we totally ignore the list of things that do us harm mentally. We happily and ignorantly indulge in daily habits that, to us a technical term “do our heads in." If we can spot the common allergens we can do something about them and make wiser choices.
Appreciation is the Best Motivation
Appreciation is an even better motivator than money, but it’s still rare to find gratitude around the workplace.
Yes-No Choices – Not Everything Is That Simple
The neat categorising and packaging of ideas and information is venerated in many of our world. Manipulative? Sure. And also respected, even sought after, but never adequate to cover all situations. Don't you agree, or perhaps you disagree?
Career Anxiety and A Kinder Philosophy of Success
Career anxiety – insecurity about life associated with work – will worry most of us at some stage of our lives. Alain de Botton relieves some of the pressure with this entertaining video.
