As the end of December approaches, the urge to take stock of the previous 12 months grows and our social media feeds fill up with posts from people reflecting on the highs and lows of their year. Often it's the bad things which spark this, as people look for something positive to show them that... Continue Reading →
Recently, I've been feeling stressed and somewhat overwhelmed by life. I moved into a new job back in May - I work full-time at a large London university - and always knew that this time of year would be the busiest in this role, but nothing could have prepared me for how it would feel.... Continue Reading →
The first song I ever truly loved was West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys. There were many songs that brought me joy before then, but I remember oh so clearly that this was on another level. It felt as though the music and vocals of this song had taken me to another place because... Continue Reading →
Having now watched the final episode of Star Trek: Discovery, I was inspired to write a 'life lessons' post on the show. It goes without saying that I really don't want to spoiler it for you if you are yet to start or complete the series, so forgive me if this appears somewhat vague. 1)... Continue Reading →
Every December since 2011, I have been publishing an annual list of people who have had positive impact on my life in the previous 12 months and, in my opinion, deserve an award for their greatness. These are the super humans who have shaped my life and brought me joy and inspiration - I want... Continue Reading →
Ferris Bueller's Day Off is an unquestionable classic. I don't know how interesting it would be to anyone who's young enough to have never known a time without broadband and smartphones, but I rewatched this movie recently - after watching Spiderman: Homecoming, as there's a little tribute to Bueller in it - and felt that... Continue Reading →
Jealousy and envy are a bit like Kendall and Kylie Jenner: they look so similar (to the uninitiated) that it's easy to get them confused; they're everywhere (often cropping up when you least expect it); and they are perceived by many as a bad influence. I've written about jealousy many times for this blog and... Continue Reading →
I figured that if '5 life lessons from...' was going to be a series on this blog, the next show I had to address would have to be what is possibly my favourite television programme of all time. Despite the fact there are only 14 episodes of less than thirty minutes each, Spaced had a... Continue Reading →
Escaping everyday life used to be about booking a holiday in the sunshine and getting away from it all. These days, however, finding the cash for an overseas trip is becoming increasingly tricky so it's just as well there are many more options for escape available, thanks to the internet. Even if you can't jet... Continue Reading →
Back in 2010, I went along to a class at The School of Life and spent an evening pondering what types of work I would enjoy. It was interesting focusing on tasks, workplace environments and types of careers in a way that I hadn't done since school - looking at what might be fulfilling rather... Continue Reading →