I remember when I was nearing the end of my A-levels when I first heard the term ‘Gap Year’. To me this was something only available to posh kids who didn’t ever have to worry about earning a living, or worry about putting in the…

My head has been in a bit of a mess this New Year. I’ve been struggling to find my feet, struggling to get back into the rhythm of writing regularly and struggling to accept the cost of my new freedom. Now I don’t have a…

I have noticed a few things about my own motivation while reading Hidden Potential by Adam Grant. Perfectionism Lost motivation Interest is critical For now, thankfully, I have the freedom to follow my gut instincts and my interests. According to Adam Grant this is the…

I noticed today a contentment that I haven’t felt in a very long time. Alarmingly though, as soon as I remembered the last time I felt this, I had an immediate feeling of dread. I know something is going to come along and burst my…

This is what it looks like when you’re doing what you love. I have waited so long to be free from a life that I did not want – a job that robbed me of feeling passion for what I do inside my paid working…

Is it more than just distinctly average rejection?   I’m not new to rejection unfortunately but rejection isn’t unique to me either. We all experience it and it is always painful, but rejection can hurt some of us more than others.   Clearly the cookies…

We all know about the ‘Great Resignation’. It’s the name given to the trend of people choosing to quit or change their jobs, or considering doing so in the near future. The Great Resignation started after the Covid-19 pandemic, which, according to economist Anthony Klotz…